I was so naive. I thought that by the time my firstborn graduated High School I would have WAY more figured out, when in fact, life baffles me more than ever. Most of my life is as clear as the images seen from a moving train…they fly past me and I am hard pressed to… Read More GRADUATION DAY
In the 1970’s, we wore Prisoner of War, POW Bracelets and Missing in Action, MIA Bracelets bearing the name of a captured or lost soldier. We did this to keep this person in our hearts and minds, even if we did not know them personally. We proudly wore these bracelets, and some still do, as… Read More MEMORIAL DAY – MY MIA
THE ONE ROOM CHALLENGE AND ONE ROOM CHALLENGE LINKING EVENT WRAPPED UP A FEW WEEKS AGO. AND IT HAS TAKEN ME THAT LONG TO visit all the AMAZING ROOMS that ROSE to the Challenge… ALL I can say it “THERE IS SOME MAD TALENT IN BLOGLAND!!! I am humbled and inspired and even ever so slightly… Read More ONE ROOM CHALLENGE GREATEST HITS
THANK YOU TO MELAINE OF MY SWEET SAVANNAH FOR HOSTING A CUSTOM PET PORTRAIT GIVEAWAY ON HER BLOG MY SWEET SAVANNAH AND CONGRATULATIONS TO LISA, WHO WON A PORTRAIT OF HER SWEET 17 YEAR OLD GOLDEN RETRIEVER LOLA !!!! Thank you to everyone who entered to win and in celebration of you and your pets… Read More POOR GUS …….AND A CUSTOM PET PORTRAIT GRADUATION / FATHER’S DAY SPECIAL!!!
When I was packing up my city self to move to the country, I remember a friend, who had moved out here a few years before, saying “the one thing that took some getting used to..was ALL the bugs.” They are everywhere. They are always there. I am not one of those people who flip… Read More BUGS I HAVE KNOWN II
STILL HAVE MAD MEN ON MY MIND…I GUESS IT WILL TAKE TIME… our entryway – THIS PIECE WAS INHERITED FROM MY HUSBAND’S GRANDMOTHER. IT WAS A BIG DEAL TO BE ABLE TO BY NEW FURNITURE AND SHE AND HER HUSBAND WERE IN THEIR 50’S WHEN THEY GOT THEIR NEW BEDROOM SET IN THE 60’S. I… Read More MID CENTURY MODERN FAVORITES
MONDAY. I HAVE A MAD MEN hangover this morning. TOTAL WITHDRAWL has set in. I watched, and RE watched the VERY FINAL final episode of MAD MEN last night after having binge watched much of the first 7 seasons for the last few weeks. I may just have to give up TV altogether for a while….everything feels… Read More FAREWELL MADMEN
T MINUS TWO WEEKS AND COUNTING…. IT IS GETTING CLOSER AND CLOSER…AND I AM LESS AND LESS READY FOR THIS EVENT TO TAKE HOW DID WE GET HERE SO FAST? Tonight is Senior Night at Tate’s soccer game. He is my first SENIOR so this is all new to me…Parents and Seniors are recognized… and… Read More SENIOR NIGHT
One of the first things that stole my heart when I very first saw this house, despite it’s decrepit state, were the 5 fireplaces…all non working, but still, here is just something so magical about a fireplace..the mantle, the decorating possibilities…their demand for attention…I love them. And over the years I have found that there… Read More WHAT TO DO WITH A NON WORKING FIREPLACE – 5 IDEAS!
I am painting today. I have the worst time staying focused in my house but I have come to the conclusion that this is my biggest challenge and if I can stay focused here…. I will have zen like capabilities!! anyway I was adjusting my easel and looked down and almost started to cry when… Read More PAINTING TODAY
