Meg, let’s redo your room. Mom code for “please can we please declutter!!” Hmm, okay. She’s been asking for black out curtains. I couldn’t just buy new curtains without redoing. It’s the if you give a mouse a cookie syndrome. Fast forward. Mom, I know what I want but you … Read More about Teen Room Redo Beginnings
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Beautiful Window Vignette
Plates are an easy way to create a beautiful vignette. Plates often attract my eye in the markets, Home Goods and yard sales. Sure, I have sets of dishes and I also have individual plates and platters collected from years of homemaking here and abroad. I like to display our souvenirs from homes abroad … Read More about Beautiful Window Vignette
Finally Hydrangeas
Finally, hydrangea. Winter took it toll and I helped. Yes, I broke of the sticks, a no-no. I am hydrangea sad too like Karen here . She gives pruning directions and I’ll remember next year. I broke the sticks off. I wanted to make my front porch and the beds around it to look fresh … Read More about Finally Hydrangeas
Mama Influence: A Different Kind of Cheering for Adult Kids
With adult kids we parents have to learn a different kind of cheering. For years there were games and performances. We cheered. We clapped. We encouraged and helped you. Then suddenly, one day they need help moving. OUT. This is our third major move, not counting the college ones with our kids. We helped … Read More about Mama Influence: A Different Kind of Cheering for Adult Kids
Stylish Game Table for the Family
The long search was finally over! I could just see it in my mind’s eye but never found chairs that matched, were the right size and affordable. Recently, this French style of chair has popped up at bridal rentals and on blogs. If only I could find one. I came up empty handed on … Read More about Stylish Game Table for the Family
Showy Rich Oreo Cheesecake
Amy made yummy cold Oreo dessert while taking her mind of finals. Great timing because we had some company coming! Since I don’t often make a dessert it was a real treat for my family. Usually, we have fruit or ice cream. I can’t eat these rich things due to diabetes. When … Read More about Showy Rich Oreo Cheesecake
Because It’s Summer!
First, let me just say this. It is summer! Be prepared to ask WHY a lot regardless of your kids’ ages. Be prepared for absolutely ridiculous answers. Silly answers. Because it is summer. We lose our head jsut a little bit becasue it is summer. This morning this greeted my husband who … Read More about Because It’s Summer!
Sabbath Words…Harmony
Words written centuries ago. Words of encouragement to the church. Valid words today. Words written to You, graciously but no less directive. Over the past few weeks, our pastors have been presenting a series on unity, essentials and distinctive of the Christian faith. Today the topic was unity with diversity. These were the main verses, … Read More about Sabbath Words…Harmony
Mom’s Simple Spaghetti
Mom, known as Sister in her community was a good cook. Her spaghetti was the best. We loved it. Let’s be clear, my mom was a small town girl from the Arkansas Mississippi delta. Her last name was Anderson. I have no idea when she learned to make spaghetti. I make it … Read More about Mom’s Simple Spaghetti
Old House to Heart Home #1
Old house to heart home has been a big challenge for me! My family made me see it was home! Sunday afternoon my 13 year struggle to love this old not perfect house came to an end. It’s not the house I imagined as home in this phase of my life. I wanted a fireplace … Read More about Old House to Heart Home #1