Just let that sit for a moment. It is a pressure filled world out there! Pressure to conform and go along. Real or self imposed. It doesn’t get any easier with age. Sometimes I am in a position that means I am involved in decisions making that go against … Read More about Fusing and Transforming
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Apples Galore!
It’s Apple Season! What could be better than a day full with all your sweet girls and freshly picked apples? After a rousing brunch…that would be some breakfast and some lunch food at Friendly’s on the way to the orchard that included Will who then left us to go do guy stuff. One man kept looking … Read More about Apples Galore!
A Favorite Dish is Mom’s Roast Beef
Need a solid recipe for family and for company? I have a great one for you! Helpful Appliances and an Iron Skillet Mom used an iron skillet I use my crock pot. Our rice cooker is used just about every week. Rice only takes about 20 minutes and is easy clean up. The insert goes right … Read More about A Favorite Dish is Mom’s Roast Beef
DC Brunch Shabby French Style
The window had arches. The chalkboard annouced the daily events. I knew we were in for a treat! We were ushered upstairs. The seemingly original wall paper was peeling. While I would HATE this in my own home, it added the shabby to idealized quaint French cafe of yesteryear. Nancy, Meg and I joined Jessica, her … Read More about DC Brunch Shabby French Style
Renovation Blues
At our house we have the renovation blues! The closet doors are 2 weeks late. TWO weeks! The custom made doors were not painted as ordered. We just got a call that the paint job was not satisfactory; one more coat will be applied. I am so glad our contractors have high standards. Thursday the … Read More about Renovation Blues
Fragile…mom influence
Dear Mom’s, You sweet momma’s who love your children beyond what it seems is possible, Your daughters are just a fragile as you. Tonight I am sharing about my spiritual journey with some ladies who are also well along in their own journeys. What can I say to these saints? Why would they be interested in what … Read More about Fragile…mom influence
Renovating Our Old Farmhouse
Living in an old, old house has its draw backs like lack of closet space and an abundance of walls. This old house had no fireplace. How is that even possible? Living in an old house has its advantages too. after all it is a piece of history. We got two estimates. I knew what the result … Read More about Renovating Our Old Farmhouse
Post Haven Conference
These ladies could not have been more friendly! They were just as excited to be at Haven as Rosemary and I were. Watch Beach Flip on Sunday nights at 9PM to these gals work their renovation magic! My youngest daughter, Meg and I hit the road to head south to Haven 2015. Nothing outstanding … Read More about Post Haven Conference
I was the Mother of the Groom
See this picture of me. Do I look pained? No! My heart was full to overflowing. I am trying my best to not boo hoo. I was looking at my boys standing next to each other with their father. I was feeling emotional. Joy for them with a mother’s heart. I was the mother of … Read More about I was the Mother of the Groom
Half Birthday Celebration!
It was a half birthday celebration for our 16-year-old, Amy! It was also a celebration for summer’s start. Plus it had been a long, long cold winter and spring. I felt like there was finally a true start to summer. Frankly I wanted to turn my “mom” failure into a happy event. When asked what she … Read More about Half Birthday Celebration!