I mentioned last week that I was sewing curtains for my mudroom. I finished them today and what a difference $8.99 and a few hours can make! Here’s the door with a valance I half heartedly reappropriated from somewhere else in the house. It had been like this for longer than I’d like to admit…… Continue Reading
Easter Bunny
This baby bunny came to visit me in the garden last spring. It was very trusting, and definitely one of the cutest creatures I’ve ever seen! Today is my birthday; I turned 28…again ;) Easter birthdays are kind of a drag, but my husband came through with pastries and Cabernet :) I’m contemplating treating myself… Continue Reading
Happy Spring
Finally… gardening, driving with the top down, picnics, bike rides, line dried laundry, and leisurely evening walks are within reach! Beauty in my front yard last April :)
Caretaker of Happiness
As I read Frugal Luxuries by Tracey McBride, I find that I share many of her ideas. She writes in chapter 7: You are the caretaker of your own happiness. As such, you must discover the positive pleasure in performing the tasks that enhance the essence of life itself: Collecting, preparing, and preserving foods Feeding… Continue Reading
Favorite Things – My Sewing Space
I’d been dreaming of a window seat for this delightful little nook in my bedroom, but it turned out to be the perfect space for my sewing table! It’s out of the way, and I’ll be able to look out at my gardens: I’ve been sewing on this Singer machine since I was 12, and… Continue Reading
Countdown to Spring
It’s snowing again and I’m so ready for spring! According to Punxsutawney Phil we’ve got slightly under 5 weeks to go :( The good news is that gives me plenty of time to get my garden plans in order. I placed the last of my seed orders tonight. Soon, the fun begins! Introducing my 2009… Continue Reading
Keeping Warm
Have I mentioned that it’s freezing in my house? We’ve added insulation to the attic, had insulation blown into the walls, and installed new storm doors, but still, it’s frigid in here! I think it’s because the radiators are set into the walls so most of the heat escapes out the back vs. radiates into… Continue Reading
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