Saturday was my 42 birthday. It started off with apologies from Jeff and the boys that they couldn’t go out and buy me gifts and couldn’t take me out to a restaurant. It would be another day hunkering down at home. The fact that I wasn’t disappointed was surprising to me. I’ve always been a “big birthday person.” I love … Read More
“Boxwood” Green Studio Doors
Last week, I took some time to work on the studio doors. It’s been on my to-do list for a while, but it’s one of those projects that isn’t urgent, so it kept getting knocked down the list in favor of more exciting or pressing endeavors. With everyone home, trying to juggle school and work, feeding four humans and three … Read More
my silver patterns
I often receive comments about my flatware, even if I am posting about food or styling or something else entirely. I will admit that I have a thing for flatware and have inherited and collected some beautiful pieces. The pieces I inherited from at least five different women in my family are stunning and hard to ignore, which is the … Read More
studio built-in shelf dimensions & cut list
Reminder – Always use caution and common sense when using power tools. Also, I know that most home improvement stores are still open right now, but I would suggest seeing if you can get a delivery option for the materials you need if you plan to build this shelf soon. It’s simply not worth leaving the house to get supplies … Read More
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 not conducive to a cheery … Read More
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 end up with a lot … Read More
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 for fun. No pressure about … Read More
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 need to do for my … Read More