Of course, you can’t decorate for Christmas without a Christmas tree! So after decorating my mother’s stair railing Here, my next project was the Christmas tree decked in Gold & Burgundy. My mother chose gold ornaments and ribbon with some pops of burgundy and red up top with the poinsettia flowers and decorations at the top. *This post […]
It’s a tradition! Every year, my mother invites me over to her house to decorate for Christmas. Christmas comes early at her house, at least in part, because both of her brothers’ families visit each Thanksgiving, and we all have an early Christmas with one another. We look forward to it every year, but my […]
I am so ready for autumn that I’m making my autumn wreath! Who’s with me? I am so over summer. I look forward to summer coming every year just as much as I look forward to it leaving every year. LOL I am fickle that way. Right now, I am just ready for autumn. […]
Remember the jars I tinted Here?. This is the finished product. Aren’t they cute? I love the feel of natural and rustic decorations, and I am loving blue, green, and blue-green colors right now. So this craft was the perfect combination of the two. Affiliate links are included. I might make a small commission off […]
I found a craft for even the craft impaired like me. This is my first craft post. This is momentous for me because I am certainly craft impaired. I believe I shared the story of my college art teacher labeling my papier mache sculpture as road kill. I don’t know if my art skills have improved since […]
Every summer, especially after a rain, the ants invade my home looking for anything to eat and quite often discover the easiest meal is in my cat food bowls. We have had a difficult time keeping ants out of cat food. Affiliate links are included. A small commission may be made through purchases through these […]
My husband and I decided to enjoy a quiet evening on our back patio. The birds were singing. The sun was setting. A gentle breeze was blowing. It was almost a perfect evening. EXCEPT THE MOSQUITOES. One mosquito after another either attempted or succeeded in biting our legs. Those horrid little creatures threatened to […]
*This post may contain affiliate links. I may receive a commission for purchases made through the links, but my opinion is entirely my own. The links are provided for your convenience. I’m pretty sure I made Santa’s “Nice List” this year! I’m giving you a sneak peek into my wish list. Naughty or nice, you […]
I’m on a spray painting kick! After updating our cabinet handles with spray paint a few days ago, the picture frames in my bedroom started really bugging me. I’m not a fan of gold. I’m really, really not a fan of gold. I love the flowers, but I have always hated the gold frames. Unfortunately, the frames […]
My daughter heads back to college tomorrow morning. Today has been an incredibly emotional day! Since my dad is driving her tomorrow, she is staying the night at my parents’ house. I had to say my good-byes today. There were lots of tears. I’m still kicking myself for not investing time and money into a […]