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Today… I interviewed for a decorator position I applied for. Shopped for placemats for an order placed at Countryview Cottage Bought some sewing notions for orders. Made this adorable pool/beach tote for a customer. I’m really excited about how this tote turned out! As soon as I’m caught up on my orders, I’ll be making … Read More

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day ! An Old Irish BlessingMay the road rise up to meet you. May the wind always be at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face, and rains fall soft upon your fields. And until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of His hand.

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Countryview Cottage is keeping me busy… I’ll be making purses this week to fill orders. I’m looking forward to the sewing and shopping for supplies…after a job interview Monday morning. I’ll keep you all posted on that.

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Pirohi’s in Binghamton …Although not a Binghamton, NY native, we did live there for 12 years before moving to MN. There are many things we miss about living in the “Southern Tier” and one of them is the pirohi’s made each year during lent. It was a tradition for us to go “downtown” to St. … Read More

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I’m so excited! A new camera for me is on the way… here it is…a Nikon D80 Digital SLR camera! With the help of my wonderful, patient, and camer- savvy husband we purchased the camera online for a good price. We decided to purchase the body separate from the lens to get a better (and … Read More

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The next (decorating) frontier…Our church building. It is my current decorating canvas – and to date my biggest challenge…but I love it! Today was choosing bathroom wall tiles/patterns and countertops for bathrooms/kitchen. Still no definite decisions…but I’m closing in! From the entrance looking down through the lobby. The people are standing in the auditorium. Standing … Read More

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Who needs a hug? Danae is a good hugger! She just wraps her arms all the way around you…and gives a good squeeze! She’s so good — she even got a hug from Nate! THAT can be a challenge sometimes!

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Can laundry be fun? I made three of these adorable clothespin bags after I couldn’t find a pattern for them that I liked! See the others on my Countryview Cottage site. I can hardly wait to hang my laundry out now!

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Is it spring yet?The house was just feeling a bit too wintery for me…I need spring…some changes were in order… Before: After See that little “egg” shape near the candles… It’s an “enchanted egg” made of sugar — with a surprise inside… I bought this years ago when our kids were little…it’s days are numbered … Read More

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I’m keeping it real… My dirty little secret — my pathetic kitchen junk drawer. I can’t believe I’m even letting you see it! I know that this messy drawer is a bit of a shock for those of you who think I’m an uber organized person – sorry – maybe therapy will help. After exposing … Read More