If you read this blog with even the loosest regularity, you’ll know two of several things about me. One, that I LOVE to re-use items– like almost to an obsessive point. You will also know that I have a complicated relationship with plants. Today’s… Continue Reading
Dear Reader, if you have been following along you know that I have been working on the master bath. Really it started way back when I did the shower curtain. Most recently we repainted, changed out the light fixtures, finished out… Continue Reading
Back in the early archives of Fun Things To Do While You’re Waiting, you will find a post Coralie (my co-blogger) wrote titled, “Pack Your Bags! What to Take to the Hospital.” In the post, you will find a list of practical… Continue Reading
Y’all. I shared last Friday about the holiday traditions of my childhood- one of my absolute favorites was riding around looking at lights. I have always just loved houses that were decorated with lights. So much so that when Bub… Continue Reading
Can you believe Thanksgiving is NEXT WEEK! This year has just flown by- especially the last couple months. It was August like two blinks of an eye ago! I cannot believe we are almost to Thanksgiving. That is just crazy… Continue Reading
My local yarn store, Loopy Yarns, rewards its customers with a $10 off coupon on our birthdays every year. This year, I decided to use mine to pick up a copy of Britt-Marie Christoffersson’s Pop Knitting. Her earlier publication, Swedish… Continue Reading
I’ve been off the grid, both in the blog-o-sphere and in real life… but, I’m back… kind of. I’m flying back to LA from Georgia this Tuesday with plans to resume bloglyfe tout suite. But, until then, let me leave… Continue Reading
When Bub and I moved into our house- we were first time homeowners. The previous owners’ style, I like to call 1991 Country Chic. Their primary color palette was beige- beige walls, beige wall paper, beige counter tops, beige floors,… Continue Reading
Lord, Have Mercy! When I set out in January with my 75 goals for the year I just could not understand why people would look at me funny when I started listing them… and listing them. However, I am really glad… Continue Reading
Happy Halloween! Can you believe that it is already Halloween? This year has just flown by, each month faster than the one before!! It will be Thanksgiving in a blink of an eye and Christmas before we know it! I… Continue Reading
35. Wow. If you are 5+ years younger than me I imagine you are thinking something along the lines of 35- distant future. And if you are 10+ years older than me I imagine you are thinking something along the… Continue Reading
Faithful Reader, I apologize for going MIA this week. I have taken a step back from myself this week to reassess where I am and where I am going and how I am going to get there. If that sounds… Continue Reading
Again, you may have noticed that Friday came and went without post from me. The downtime I thought I would have has yet to materialize… but (thankfully) sweet Sheila has stepped up to the plate BIG time with this guest post. My thanks for… Continue Reading
If our publishing schedule is something you follow, you may have noticed that last Thursday came and went without a post from yours truly. It is with a sad but hopeful heart that I share with you that my sweet,… Continue Reading
Y’all. I am excited to share that since Bub and I refocused ourselves on healthier lifestyle choices I have lost 10 pounds. It always amazes me what my body will do when I make changes in what I eat, how… Continue Reading
My front door has been naked since Mardi Gras ended over 6 months ago! I put together a wreath last Fall that was right effective, as my Momma says but I was not really feeling it this year. I have taken… Continue Reading
There are some projects that I am not real comfortable doing myself. A big chunk of those are anything that have to do with electricity. Lucky for me, Bub is pretty handy with dealing with electricity- his dad was an… Continue Reading
Life is all about upgrading and leveling up. Every birthday is a level up. Every job promotion a life upgrade. But, not only do upgrades apply to cell phones and technology… but also to furniture. College is really the first… Continue Reading
Happy Friday, Y’all. Way to make it! I usually try to space my Fun Foto Fridays out to once every few months… but the good/funny times were rolling quickly and I wanted to log in my pics before they got too many… Continue Reading
Party People. Before I begin here- I want to make sure you have checked out the truly spectacular t-shirt mods that Leigh has laid out for us. You can find them here and here and here. Yes, they are pretty… Continue Reading