I’ve recently been paying attention to which of my blog posts are the most visited, and also which Pinterest boards and pins are saved the most. Then I realized there are so many new faces here who may have missed the two most popular posts of 2020. So, if you are new here, WELCOME! I’m … Read More
BATHROOM UPDATE
After years of talking and dreaming about remodeling our bathroom, we are ready to get this project executed. The bathroom is currently gutted and stripped down to the studs in most of the room, however, I managed to take some before photos to share where we began with this project.
A kitchen fireplace
You don’t see many fireplaces in the kitchen these days, but in Colonial times they were the center of the home; where meals were prepared and how the home was heated. I’ve always loved the idea of having a fireplace in our kitchen. Recently, Kirk and I looked at fireplaces and inserts, which got me … Read More
DIY Planner
I love all the pretty planners, especially the floral ones, and have swooned over them for years, but the truth is I just don’t need the extra pages most planners include. So, I decided to make my own planner pages and add them to a pretty leather binder. I’d love to have you check out what I created.
My March Favorites
This post includes affiliate links. We went to Disney World’s Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom with the kiddos last week. It was non-stop action all week, which I like, but I also relish quiet time alone. This week Kirk and I are still in Jacksonville, FL visiting our son, Nate. However, now that spring break … Read More
ORGANIZING RECIPES
As my recipe collection grew I began using 3-ring binders to organize my recipes. At first, there was only one binder, then two …. and you can see where I am now! This binder system works really well for me for several reasons.
Choosing a Recliner
Our search for a recliner we both could agree on has been years in the works. We looked at many recliners, read many reviews, and tested chairs when possible. We looked both online and in many stores. Each of us had a checklist for what we wanted regarding the recliners. Kirk’s list included a comfortable chair that “fit” him well head-to-toe and he preferred leather upholstery. Of course, aesthetics were high on my list.
How to style a kitchen sink area that is pretty and functional
I struggled for years trying to create a pretty and functional area by my kitchen sink. I found placing the dish soap, hand soap, scrubbers, etc. under the sink was cumbersome and not really practical. Then I tried decanting dish soap into an oil and vinegar cruet with a pour spout which failed too because … Read More
Rosemary Cashews
Warm rosemary cashews are a nice change from all the sweets over the holidays and are a perfect snack all winter.
Cottage Life continued
When I wrote the post a few weeks ago about our cottage I was completely caught off guard by so many private messages from readers sharing about your family cottages, cabins, etc., and your fond memories of your places.