After I learned how to use my sewing machine, sewing pillow covers was one of the first projects I learned. An envelope cover is so so so simple to make.…
Some days (and I mean just a few days) I get inspired to try to look cute. If I am not going anywhere for the day and you stop by to…
I have fabric scraps coming out my ears, and I don’t like throwing them away. I think I have three tubs of unusable fabric scraps. Unusable as in less than…
Life has quieted down a bit in our household. Here in the Midwest we are having some perfect mild temperatures. I love having the windows open whenever the weather cooperates,…
It is Christmas in August here. My husband and I just finished up a crazy busy week and weekend. It was exciting but quite busy. We lead the orchestra at…
We recently had a friend and her husband celebrate the birth of a new baby girl. These are some very dear friends to our family. Since they live states away…
I am not a good birthday person. I forget about them…all the time. I have learned over the years, though, that it is very important for some people to celebrate…
I had one of those days where things just weren’t going well. Nothing horrible happened; it was just a combination of small things and a not good attitude on my…
I enjoy giving gifts. But, if I have learned anything from decluttering parts of my home, I know that many times well thought gifts end up taking up space. You…
My husband soon learned this hobby was going to stick around for a while. He started talking about buying me a new sewing machine. I hesitated for a long time; I follow a lot of quilting blogs, and these awesome and creative ladies have machines that cost thousands of dollars. I wasn’t ready to drop that kind of money on a sewing machine.
Posted by: Kristi Name of Book: At Home with Madame Chic: Becoming a Connoisseur of Daily Life Author: Jennifer L. Scott Why I decided to read this book: I was…
I grow selfish very easily, and what two things do I find myself growing selfish about more and more? My time and my money. With two little ones at home,…
Last summer I found this bench at our neighbor’s garage sale. Is that proper neighbor etiquette? To buy home decor from your neighbor? I also bought my big white ‘R’…
Over a year ago, I was at Jo Ann’s Fabrics looking to buy a triangle ruler. I loved all the triangle quilts showing up all over Pinterest. As I was…
(This post has been written by my sister, Kristi.) I have to admit – I read nearly two books in the middle of this book because I just couldn’t get…
Well folks, it has been a month since we’ve started this adventure called a blog. In following you will find a check-in post to give an honest review of what…
You may have read that we love garage sales around here! Home decor is something great to shop for at garage sales. I recently found this wooden letter ‘R’ at…
I was corresponding with an elderly lady not too long ago. I told her about this list I had created. I wanted to serve my aging grandparents better, and I…
This is a recipe that I have grown to love. Ever since eliminating the majority of refined carbs and refined sugars from my diet, this recipe has been my go-to…
This is where it all started. I found this picture on The Yvestown Blog. The decorating style of this blogger captures me. I love her use of color.