making your house smell nice
There have been a few times that I’ve been asked how my house smells so nice. I was a little perplexed the first time I was asked, because I don’t use plug-in air fresheners and I rarely light scented candles. I wasn’t intentionally doing anything. As I thought about it, I realized there were a […]
What’s your number?
I’ve heard about the enneagram number for years, but I never even looked into taking a test. Finally, enough people mentioned it to me that I thought I might as well take the test and see what my number was. I found one online that claimed to be fast and accurate (and free), so I […]
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 […]