my home.....my love.....my life
Over the last 8 years, our backyard has undergone various changes…….
we’re talking some minor and MAJOR changes! 
To try to fit it all into one post would be unrealistic so I thought I would break it down into a ‘series’.
This way, you can get to know my ‘cast of characters’ and experience our process with us!Continue reading
I’d like to take this opportunity to thank the love of my life………….
………my soul mate………..
………the ONLY person in the whole universe that knows every single detail about me (the good, the bad and the ugly) and still loves me…….
for being my hero and serving this wonderful country for 26 years!!Continue reading
A glass of wine………
…….a little soft jazz playing in the background…….
……birds chirping…….
……..a soft breeze.
This is where we like to hang out on the weekends! Continue reading
CLOCHES are so much fun!
No wonder they are so popular…….
You can personalize them and change them with the seasons or holidays!
They can be in groups or by themselves.
They can be made of glass, wire, metal or wicker.
The decor you can create is only limited by one’s imagination…….
I think that’s why I love them so!!
When I heard that Marty at A Stroll Thru Life was hosting a Yip Skip Cloche Party, I thought it would be fun!
I have a few cloches around my house I thought I’d share…….
It was Easter Sunday…….
My daughter asked if she could bring a new salad she discovered and I quickly replied “of course”!
SNICKER CARAMEL APPLE SALAD
I’ve seen some of the fascinating creations made from items purchased from the Dollar Store all over blog land and Pinterest!
I’m amazed at the creativity and ideas that these people come up with!!
When I go to the dollar store, my creativity seems to stay in the car! 
But, when I learned that Debbie of Debbiedoos and Shannon of Fox Hollow Cottage were hosting an Everything Dollar Tree link party……
I WAS CHALLENGED!!!Continue reading
This is one of the easiest projects I have ever done!
Super
Duper
Easy
Peasy!
anyone can do it!!!Continue reading
With spring in full bloom and summer just around the corner, I thought it would be fun to share a family favorite salad recipe.
I receive many requests for the recipe on this one when I take it to social functions or family barbeques! It’s also a great one for feeding a big crowd inexpensively!! Continue reading
While I’ve been “revamping” my office/guest room, I realized I needed a chair!
I checked all the usual sources…Craigslist, thrift stores, Goodwill.
No luck……
So, I decided to “shop my house”!!Continue reading
What does one do with a window that’s been lying around for years?
One turns it into a chalkboard calendar for their office, of course! Continue reading
On day, I was doing my thang and shopping a local thrift store when I ran across this………. You know how your heart starts to race when you discover something good that you’ve been looking to find forever at a price that wouldn’t break the bank? This was one of those moments!!!!! When […]
I’ve read all over blog land how wonderful and marvelous Annie Sloan Chalk Paint is…… I had to try it for myself!
It’s time for a change on the front porch. As you know, I like to change it up with every season or special holiday. Last summer, I had it looking like this……….. If you’d like to see more, you can see the whole thing HERE! This year I’ve decided to go a different route………
I was surprised and thrilled when I learned that Audra of Joyosphere nominated me for the coveted LIEBSTER BLOG AWARD!! You may ask what this award is all about! It’s an award given to small bloggers (200-1000 followers) by other small bloggers!! Thank you, Audra!! I’m honored!!
Hi Y’all!!! Hope everyone had a fabulous 4th of July filled with tons of food, good people and fireworks!! Today, I am so thrilled to be participating in a blog tour! I was invited by Maria Elena at Our Home Away From Home. I have been following Maria Elena’s blog for some time now. Her home […]
