The kiddos were game to keep going on the hometown tour, so we hit up the church that Mr. D and I grew up in. This is where Mr. D was baptized, where we got hitched, and where our children were baptized. Mr. D and I have SO many memories and stories from our many years … Read More
Where we lived
Continuing on our tour down memory lane …. We took a quick turn off Interstate 80-94 to drive the kiddos past the places we called home as kids. They’ve heard many stories about these places, now they see them and try to imagine their parents as kids, living in these neighborhoods, going to these schools, … Read More
Vacation
I’m back. Just spent a wonderfully relaxing and totally fun week of vacation with our kiddos. Since this blog serves as an e-journal — of the life we’ve been given, I am warning you now, that you are now entering….. the vacation photos… After an overnight in the western ‘burbs of Chicago at my sister’s … Read More
Surprise
Mr. D surprised me with an awesome present this week. No occasion. Just a present. I use my blender nearly every day to make a breakfast smoothie. This retro beauty used belong to Mr. D’s mom. It has served me well every morning, and still works. But not as good as it used to. It … Read More
Dumpster Dive Part 3
I’ve saved the best dive item for last. Definitely my favorite, and most likely to last through my decor edits. This old kitchen window has so much character. Seriously, when was the last time you saw a window that opens like this? See that pink arrow pointing to that road burned leg? Fell off my … Read More
Dumpster Dive Part Two
Next item out of the dumpster gave our entry a little character. I like the added height and interest this larger wood window screen contributes to the space. Maybe it will stay, maybe not. But for now it’s growing on me. Next up my favorite dumpster treasure.
Dumpster Dive. Item 1
Last week I got a text from my friend and comrade in all things decor telling me that the dumpster at the house they are remodeling was being picked up that afternoon, and that she left the stuff she thought I’d be interested in on the top. It was a quick run to her house … Read More
15 minute project
Stopped at Hobby Lobby on my way home from work tonight and picked up some supplies to make some fancy-schmancy magnets. First the magnets. Round. Three quarter inch. Ceramic. 80 of them for $6.99. Should have waited for them to go on sale….or run home for a 40% off coupon. Embellishments next on my list. … Read More
Funnel Cakes
We were here. At the Zumbro River Community Festival. Way back in June. The 23rd. Twenty twelve. We took the VIPs who were spending the weekend at “Camp Cottage” for some fun, food, and fireworks. These young gymnasts and their little brother dominated the bungee jump! The kiddos had a blast at all the festival … Read More
The food that followed
… after my unexpected run and hot dog at dumb-thirty yesterday, I took a nap. Then I headed out to The Cottage cement pond for some R & R. Friends joined. Food fare was light & easy. not pictured: chips and bean/corn salsa dark chocolate almonds Italian bread cherry tomatoes stuffed with mozzerella & basil