spring 2024 projects
After being sick for a few days, it always takes a little while to assess how you’re feeling in the morning. Am I still sick? Have I finally turned the corner? Well, this morning, I assessed after helping Jeff get the boys off to school and I have turned the corner. I felt like myself […]
My favorite period drama series & shows | part 3
Well, I am still spending most of my time in bed and all of my time in jammies with the flu. I’ve felt lousy, but I’m so thankful it hasn’t been as intense as I know it can be. I’m just trying to be gentle and patient with myself even though I’m eager to get […]
five projects for creative play
Just as I was starting to gain my energy and feel better after being sick, I got hit again! I tested positive for the flu on Monday, so I am back to snuggling with the kitties most of the day. I don’t know if I’ve ever gotten two viruses back to back like this and […]
crochet vs. knitting – updated
Over three years ago, I wrote a post sharing my thoughts on crochet vs. knitting. You can find that original post HERE. I had just learned how to knit, so it was perhaps a little premature to make the comparison, but I wanted to share how I initially felt about the two yarn crafts. I […]
card room green living room shelves
Back in December, I shared our living room freshly painted in Card Room Green, but then I started sharing more Christmas content, so sharing the details of the room was left for another day. I finally got out the camera again to showcase the built-in bookcases and how they look in their new shade. Because […]
Free Oil Painting Tutorial – Two Geranium Studies
For those who have been asking about free oil painting tutorials, here’s one for you! I have been toying with the idea of starting a Patreon page where I can offer painting tutorials for a small monthly subscription to those who are interested, but I kept stalling on launching it. The idea became more of […]
family gallery wall in the hallway
After living in military housing apartments followed by two single-story homes in my childhood, I was always enamored with the idea of having an amazing staircase in a future home. The first two homes Jeff and I bought as adults had staircases but they were enclosed and completely utilitarian. Our Minnesota house was the first […]
wicker market cart
One of my sweet readers has been asking me for several weeks to share more about the antique wicker market cart in my kitchen and I looked for a blog post about it and couldn’t find one! I have had this piece for several years, so I thought I wrote a post about it at […]