It’s just about time to quit teasing fall and actually welcome her into our home with wide arms! Vintage Elegance is for my dining room. It’s fun to see how many ways I can decorate this well used room. I showed you a little peek of this; here is the whole vignette ready … Read More about Autumn Credenza Vignette
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September Sunflowers
Seeds are pulled out in a pattern, a flower within a flower. Eventualy, all the seeds are eaten! Fall is in the air. Bin of pumpkins and rows are lined up are seen at every farm stand. The chrysanthemums are beginning to bloom in the yard. We are wearing long sleeves and hoodies. I will take … Read More about September Sunflowers
Bountiful Harvest of Fruit of the Vine & More
It was Labor Day. Perfect weather. Afternoon naps refreshed us all. It was time for a timeless family activity…mom taking pictures while everyone else pitched in to made Concord Grape Jellies. It isn’t a question of can I; more of a question of why when everyone else seems to enjoy it! … Read More about Bountiful Harvest of Fruit of the Vine & More
Sabbath Word… Voice
A couple of years ago we had a big scare in our house. My husband and his heart. Then his throat was irritated and scratchy for weeks. Finally, after visits to the specialist, it was determined not to be cancer or anything particularly serious. Medicine and total voice and throat rest for 6 weeks was the … Read More about Sabbath Word… Voice
Sabbath Word…Careless
Have you ever been careless and broken a favorite cup or vase? A dear friend or loved one? I have. Today my heart is aching over carelessness in a relationship. It is a difficult situation. Has the harsh angry vindictive words brought it to the point of no return? The heart attitudes Often “bathing with … Read More about Sabbath Word…Careless
Summer’s Ending
The sounds of the band practicing wafts through the air. We can hear them while sitting on the front porch. Traffic of parents dropping of and picking up increases. The stadium is full of activity with cheerleaders, track and football players. Passing the soccer fields show field hockey and soccer players hard at … Read More about Summer’s Ending
Teen Room Redo Beginnings
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
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