Here’s to the Ladies
“ I am still determined to be cheerful and happy, in whatever situation I may be; for I have also learned from experience that the greater part of our happiness or misery depends upon our dispositions, and not upon our…
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Sharon’s Valentine Caramels
Don’t you love when the door bell rings and it’s a friend on the doorstep with treats? Yesterday, as I was busy cooking a dinner for the teachers at our school, my door bell rang. And much to my delight…
Make it Do- Valentine Hair Clips
Last week, when I was fiddling with making my Pom Poms and Hearts Brooch, I made some fabric covered buttons. I wanted to incorporate them into the brooch. But after fiddling, I decided they didn’t work. I had to find…
Pom Poms and Hearts
Earlier in the week, I showed the Girly Skirts I made for my girls. But I wanted to add a little extra something sweet to the outfits for Valentine’s Day. Then I had an idea at 2:00 am that seemed…
Unstopping a Clogged Drain- Naturally
The drain in the kid’s bathroom has been slow the last few weeks. I wanted to find a solution to unclog the drain that didn’t include calling a plumber- too expensive. And didn’t include Drano- too toxic. I did a…
Going Pink with Girly Skirts
I finished Girly Skirts from Pink Figfor my girls yesterday. I think they may not take them off ’til next year. They really are girly girls. I made these skirts for Valentine’s Day. But I chose fabrics that go beyond…
Valentine Flags
My sister-in-law Marcie inspired this cheery little project (She wanted to make one for her home). This January has been so dreary… I think I’m craving a bit of color to brighten up my house. A Valentine Bunting seemed like…
Give Love
Picture from Lovlies and Inspiration by Kelly McCaleb I came across this image the other day and fell in love. I love the quote too, which I had never read before. It seemed like the perfect sentiment for what has…
Light(er) Clam Chowder
It’s soup season and one of my favorites is Clam Chowder. There’s only one problem. It’s not exactly diet friendly. With as much as whole cube of butter and heavy cream or half and half, most clam chowder recipes are…
The 20 Minute Dish Towel
I wanted a quick easy, dish towel for February- a “keep it simple” project. This little dish towel took me 20 minutes to make. A few months ago I ran across this fabric at a quilt shop and bought enough…
1940’s Prints
Several years ago, when my husband’s Grandmother Eva passed away, my father-in-law invited us all to her home to choose keepsakes from among her belongings. I chose items some of the family thought were not worth keeping. Actually a few…
One Shelf at a Time
What is it about the new year that makes you want to deep clean? I can’t wait to get the messiest and most frustrating parts of my house clean and organized. I decided I needed to approach it like eating…