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June 2, 2014
Re-purposing an antique washstand dresser!
Remember when I mentioned in my Baking Rack Makeover post, that I found a "NEW" piece to take it's place in my foyer? Well, today is the day that I finally am able to unveil that 'special' piece!
But, before I do, I want to give you a bit of history 'behind' this piece......
It looks pretty bad, doesn't it? Well, in it's defense, this poor dresser has been through quite a bit in the last
But, before I do, I want to give you a bit of history 'behind' this piece......
It looks pretty bad, doesn't it? Well, in it's defense, this poor dresser has been through quite a bit in the last
June 1, 2014
Sensational Sunday Love Links!
Today, I am going to shout out some 'LOVE' for two- very special-very classy ladies, who, since I started to blog in January, have given me so much inspiration, and have truly been HUGE mentors!!! Both of these ladies have been involved in the world of 'blogland' for sometime now, and because of their creativity and indeed, their warm personalities, have gained a large, faithful audience.
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May 30, 2014
Baker's Rack Makeover
It happened again! I just couldn't help myself. There it was....
My perfectly 'good' baker's rack. If you've been following along, you know I made the choice to move this VERY functional, yet unused piece, into our entryway.
Well, it HAS been useful. A place to set our keys. A basket to keep shoes, etc organized. But....
It just wasn't working for me. Besides, during a recent '
My perfectly 'good' baker's rack. If you've been following along, you know I made the choice to move this VERY functional, yet unused piece, into our entryway.
Well, it HAS been useful. A place to set our keys. A basket to keep shoes, etc organized. But....
It just wasn't working for me. Besides, during a recent '
May 29, 2014
Creamy Potato Salad!
Over the years, I've learned that potato salad can be a very 'controversial' topic. Some people will argue that the best potato salad is one that has A LOT of mustard. Others might say that it isn't the mustard that is so important, but the vinegar and quality of mayonnaise. Yet others will demand that none of those ingredients matter at all, as long as the salad is loaded with hard boiled
May 27, 2014
Treasures in the Garden
Hello everyone! I hope you all had a wonderful Memorial Day!
Hubby spent most of the day working on his toys (Trans-am and Jeep), to get them ready for some summer fun.
I, on the other hand, could be found in the gardens-pulling weeds!!!! (Funny how those nasty little buggers catch up with you if you don't keep at them!)
But it wasn't all that bad, because I did find some
Hubby spent most of the day working on his toys (Trans-am and Jeep), to get them ready for some summer fun.
I, on the other hand, could be found in the gardens-pulling weeds!!!! (Funny how those nasty little buggers catch up with you if you don't keep at them!)
But it wasn't all that bad, because I did find some
May 25, 2014
Sensational Sunday Love Links!
Before I get started with this week's love links-I wanted to give you a sneak peek into two- very special celebrations our family enjoyed yesterday!!!
The greatest gift I've ever been given, was the blessing of this beautiful, smiley face!! Yesterday, after many sacrifices, and a whole lot of hard work, my baby girl finally achieved her goal of getting her MBA!!!!
Mom wouldn't have
The greatest gift I've ever been given, was the blessing of this beautiful, smiley face!! Yesterday, after many sacrifices, and a whole lot of hard work, my baby girl finally achieved her goal of getting her MBA!!!!
Mom wouldn't have
May 23, 2014
Vacation in Oregon-Part One!
I haven't had time to edit all of our vacation photo's (you wouldn't believe how many hubby and I took!), but I have a few (or more) that are ready to share!!! YIPPEE!!
So please-sit back with your favorite beverage, and ENJOY!
As you can see- the view from beach house we stayed in, The Pirate's Lookout. was indeed AMAZING! Hubby and I both keep saying how much we miss waking up to the
So please-sit back with your favorite beverage, and ENJOY!
As you can see- the view from beach house we stayed in, The Pirate's Lookout. was indeed AMAZING! Hubby and I both keep saying how much we miss waking up to the
May 22, 2014
Rhubarb Cobbler
There has always been some confusion about whether rhubarb is a fruit or a vegetable. I guess I've always considered it to be a fruit, but regardless, there is one thing I know for certain-spring just wouldn't be spring without it.
Whether I'm making up a batch of homemade jam, or a strawberry pie, the tartness of these red stalks, always adds just that 'extra' punch of flavor!
Our family
Whether I'm making up a batch of homemade jam, or a strawberry pie, the tartness of these red stalks, always adds just that 'extra' punch of flavor!
Our family
May 21, 2014
No Sew Outdoor Cushion Covers
It was in Home Economics class in the eighth grade, when I came to the conclusion that I would never be a good seamstress. After weeks of instruction and hands on training, our teacher, Mrs. Z, announced it was time for us to spread our wings and complete our very own sewing project.
I can still remember how sweaty my palms were when Mrs. Z handed me my assignment-a pattern for a vest.
"I
I can still remember how sweaty my palms were when Mrs. Z handed me my assignment-a pattern for a vest.
"I
Budget Friendly-No Sew Outdoor Cushion Cover
I was in eighth grade when I had my first 'distaste' for sewing. It was in Home Economics. After weeks of instruction and hands on training, our teacher, Mrs. Z, announced it was time for us to spread our wings and complete our very own sewing project.
I can still remember how sweaty my palms were when Mrs. Z handed me my assignment-a pattern for a vest.
"I think velour would be the perfect
I can still remember how sweaty my palms were when Mrs. Z handed me my assignment-a pattern for a vest.
"I think velour would be the perfect
