the rug that ties the room together
Well, another layer has been added to our dining room and it’s just perfection! The braided jute rug that was in the dining room worked because it was neutral, but it was a little bit boring. If you’ve been with me on this blog long enough, you know that rugs are my nemesis! It’s so […]
cherry blossoms
A couple of weeks ago, I went out on my deck to enjoy some fresh air and I noticed our two cherry trees were in bloom. I hadn’t noticed it earlier, because they are each growing behind a much larger maple tree that hangs over them. I immediately went out to the back yard with […]
be a moving target
Inspiration can be a beautiful thing. It’s a spark that catches and can carry you through enormous projects. It can drive you, fill you, and lead you into the places of dreams. But, it can also be fickle, inconstant, and shy. It can disappoint, be elusive, and untimely. We can sit around a long time […]
favorite things | ironstone molds
When I shared the ironstone mold I purchased at the flea market over Mother’s Day weekend, I received a few questions about ironstone molds, so I thought I would share more about them. My collection started a few years ago with, of course, my love for anything ironstone. That love even led me into buying […]
creative retreat with shaunna
Well, I made it back from Florida! The trip there was a little eventful (lots of delays, maintenance issues with planes, etc.), but I got there and only lost a few hours in the process. This is the second creative retreat I’ve done that wasn’t going to a planned/scheduled conference. Of course, attending a conference […]
repairing a broken stool
I was going to call this post “how to fix loose stools”, but I realized that sounded like an Immodium commercial or something and came up with a different name. You’re welcome for that. Anyway, moving past the potty humor, I have a thing for antique stools. They are multi-functional and, since they are hard-working […]
a little “spring cleaning” for my indoor plants
Just a quick bit of business first… We were having some technical glitches with the Personal Retreat Guide for Creatives yesterday, but it’s working now. If you were having that trouble, you can click HERE, enter your e-mail, click subscribe, and then you’ll get an e-mail to download the guide. Sorry about that! I noticed […]
Personal Retreat Guide for Creatives
Last March, I went on a three-day creative retreat to Florida with a friend. She needed a break from her routine and so did I. So, we traveled together, split the cost of a hotel room, and then went our separate ways each day to get what we needed. That time was so valuable! I […]