chicken divan recipe
I’ve noticed that I’m not the only one into cooking comfort foods in these strange times. Not only are they comforting, hence the name, but they tend to be a good way to use up ingredients that are starting to turn or to use some of the canned goods in stock. I’ve used this excuse […]
studio DIY built-in shelf dimensions & cut list
Reminder – Always use caution and common sense when using power tools on all DIY projects including this built-in shelf. There are some projects that go beautifully as planned. It’s smooth sailing and there aren’t any hiccups or bumps. This DIY built-in shelf was not one of those projects! It wasn’t a disaster, but it […]
productive decorative play
I was in a real funk on Saturday. I think it had a lot to do with the dreary weather. It was gray and our daily walk was shortened by a cool wind and a spittle of rain. (Jeff’s second walk with Sebastian was shortened by a downpour laced with hail!) The weather was just […]
make-do spring decor
As the seasons begin to change, you’ll typically find me perusing a few of my favorite stores, looking for new pieces to mix in with my everyday items or ideas to get my creative wheels turning. Other than Christmas, I’m not big on seasonal decorating. It can get expensive and, if not checked, you can […]
organizing the dining room
If you’re going to join my live painting class/demo, I’ve scheduled it for Friday, April 3, 2020, at 2:00 CST. HERE is the event in Facebook to let me know if you’re joining live. It will be recorded and you can watch it later if you’re not able to make it. Remember, this is just […]
gratitude & hope
When the cancellations first started, the homebody in me didn’t mind too much. I’ve been saying to Jeff for months that I wish I could just press the pause button and suspend all of the activities and busyness for a little while. Well, this wasn’t exactly what I had in mind! My oldest son, Marshall, […]
Tidying the Laundry Room & Bottling Cleaners
A few weeks ago, I was in a cleaning and organizing mood. I am the sort of person who’s in that kind of mood pretty regularly, but this was on another level. It started with getting all of my cleaning supplies sorted out and turned into reorganizing the laundry room shelves. I keep cleaners, sponges, […]
ruffled-edge farmhouse crochet dishcloth tutorial (for beginners)
I’m so excited to share another crochet tutorial! I know a lot of you are learning crochet or dusting off that skill to keep your hands and minds busy during this time at home. I, for one, thought I would have so much extra time, but it just hasn’t turned out that way! What I […]