what would fit in my carry on…
I already shared that I found several pieces in New Hampshire that I would’ve bought in a heartbeat if I had my van. But, I didn’t. And, since my suitcase was already over 50 lbs, I could only buy things that would fit into my carry on bag. Of course, that included ironstone! I feel like […]
marinated skirt steak recipe & an All-Clad giveaway
The pot rack in my kitchen might be the one thing in my house that we installed a week after we moved in 10 years ago and hasn’t moved an inch. It’s never even been under threat of being moved. I love, love, love my pot rack. That’s an odd thing for me, because it’s […]
Thank you, New England…
I’m still in Massachusetts as I write this, but I’m hanging out in a hotel room and wanted to share how my trip has been going so far. First of all, I just love New England! I felt that way when we came up here on a family trip to Maine and I feel even […]
deconstructed chair progress
Remember this “deconstructed chair” I wrote about a little while ago? Okay, a looong while ago? Let’s do a little update on the deconstructed chair and see how it’s coming along… Well, Kriste and I have been chipping away at it here and there, but I made some real progress on it today. I had been […]
QuickStep Flooring Review
A couple of weeks ago, I shared the QuickStep laminate flooring I selected to install in a corner of the studio to use for photo shoots. I have been wanting to do this for a long time, not because the old floorboards in the studio aren’t cool, but because they are #1 – very orange […]
“I knew you were here…”
I went shopping on Friday to get some fresh inspiration and to find some things for the online shop. I stopped at a couple of local stores and then one of my favorite local antique malls. When I went to the checkout, one of the vendors said, “I saw that pile on the counter and […]
baked potato soup recipe
I shared a couple of weeks ago that I made a full-fat, no-skimping-on-the-good-stuff baked potato soup recipe as a treat. I love creamy soups and casseroles, but I don’t make them very often anymore, because they are just so calorie-laden. But it was a dreary day and both Jeff and I were in the mood […]
30 day watercolor challenge update
I started the 30 day watercolor challenge last month as a way to push myself as I’m learning this new-to-me medium. I have gotten way behind, though! I knew when I started that even though it was a 30 day challenge that certainly was meant to be done in 30 consecutive days, I probably wouldn’t […]