Patio pick-up

CheriALL THINGS HOME, DECORATING

Last weekend we accomplished more than I expected to, but less than I wanted to.  Does that even make sense?  My weekend to-do lists are always lofty, and rarely completed, but most of that is my fault for procrastinating or lingering too long over morning coffee with Kirk.   We know how to drag out … Read More

Gourd inspiration

CheriGENERAL

I filled our garden with  flowers this year instead of pumpkins & gourds. I’m regretting that decision now. There were pretty and unique gourds and pumpkins decorating the streets, store fronts and even gas stations in Door County. Now I’m inspired to grow gourds again. Next year. The bumpy pink gourds/pumpkins caught my eye. White … Read More

Around The Cottage

CheriGENERAL

I hadn’t planned on working in the yard this weekend, but the warm weather and sunshine drew me outdoors. My plan for the weekend was to sew a bit.  And do a few small painting projects. But Mr. D was outside, the sun was warm, and the wind wasn’t blowing.  It was a good day … Read More

It felt like Fall and a Linky thingee

CheriGENERAL

It felt so much like a Fall day yesterday that I made Acorn Squash for dinner defrosted chicken for soup for tonight dragged out my fall decor box from the attic and did up the mantel I started with a very old rifle Spencer carbine given to DIY Guy by his dad.  It dates back to the … Read More