by Marian Parsons | May 22, 2020 | a slice of life, book reviews, Favorite Things
I must pat myself on the back for picking some great books in the month of April! I feel like I can say that because I just picked them off of a shelf, read them, enjoyed them, and I’m sharing them with you. The Art of Beatrix Potter I enjoyed this book on a...
by Marian Parsons | Feb 5, 2020 | a slice of life, book reviews, Favorite Things
At the tail end of last year, I decided I would share a Book of the Week each week of 2020. I love learning from books and going back to them again and again for inspiration, ideas, wise words, lessons… I view it as continuing education and I make frequent...
by Marian Parsons | Nov 22, 2019 | a slice of life, Favorite Things
I have been out of my sling for a week and it’s been going pretty well! The first couple of nights were tough, so I have been wearing the sling to sleep. Otherwise, I’m gaining a teeny bit of mobility each day, but those gains are adding up. I can...
by Marian Parsons | Aug 15, 2019 | All Things Home, Decorating, Fall, Gardening
I have been patiently waiting until my Annabelle hydrangeas were just right, so I could cut off the blooms and dry them. I did this last year and I have been so pleased with how long the dried flowers have lasted! I cut them almost a year ago and they still make a...
by Marian Parsons | Jun 24, 2019 | a slice of life, All Things Home, Decorating, Room Makeovers, Secret Weapons
When I shared my “secret” for making my house smell nice, I received several requests here and on Instagram to share the exact lavender products I use. Well, I aim to please, so here are the products I use in our home… Actually, before I show you...