This farmhouse kitchen doesn’t have the popular “farmhouse” look people strive for today, but it is unique, and a wonderfully creative place to create delicious meals. My cousin, Deb, is an accomplished cook and entertainer extraordinaire. She makes all kinds of culinary magic happen in this wonderful kitchen regularly. A Farmhouse kitchen The galley kitchen … Read More
A YOUNG ARTIST
We learned last week that our kindergarten granddaughter, Sydney was chosen to have her artwork in the school district art show in Cincinnati. next-generation creative Sydney is our next-generation creative. My grandfather painted a little and was an accomplished carpenter. Our son, Nate is a creative and my niece, Mackenzie is too. I’m learning to … Read More
1892 Farmhouse, Part 2
Before we move onto peeking into other rooms in this classy farmhouse, I feel I should show you some of the beautiful collections that adorn this unique home my cousins (“D” and “A”) call home. So many of the antiques, art, and keepsakes in their home reflect the travels, journeys and rich family history of … Read More
1892 Farmhouse Decor, part 1
While the farmhouse movement is still going strong – I want to share a unique farmhouse with you. This farmhouse belongs to my cousin and her husband. It was built in 1892 and was added on to in the early 1950s. They are the 4th owners. One of the owners who lived in the home … Read More
Fredricksburg, Texas
If you follow me on Instagram you may have figured out that we are currently spending some time in Austin, Texas. It’s a pretty good gig – Kirk works for IBM in Rochester, but a good number of his teammates work here in Austin, so our stay gets us away from the bitter cold winters … Read More
Christmas Favorites
It can be a risky business rating one’s Christmas gifts, however, I am confident that there won’t be any offense taken. I saved my favorites for last, but the rest are in no particular order Allbirds shoes have been showing up as a sponsored post on my Instagram feed for months. Though I never clicked … Read More
How to make a centerpiece
I must have flowers, always, and always. ~ Claude Monet Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring – I appreciate having flowers in the house, in the garden, on the porch. When winter arrives and stays too long, I appreciate them even more! Making arrangements in pretty containers or wood boxes is my favorite way to enjoy them. … Read More
Thanksgiving 2019
Thanksgiving was home in Minnesota this year. In the previous two years, we have traveled to Jacksonville, Florida to spend the week with Nate. This year we traded a beach for snow – because we are waiting on our fifth grandchild to make an appearance here in town. While we would have loved to have … Read More
ULTIMATE COMFORT FOOD
There is no doubt that chicken pot pie is comfort food and with the Minnesota winters upon us, it has become a regular dish in the meal rotation here. No kidding, I have made this pot pie twice in the last three weeks! Both times I doubled the recipe and dropped off a pot pie … Read More
Dresser Project
A $15 vintage oak dresser was hidden behind some mint green paint — a little work and it is a beautiful classic dresser now.