Happy first day of August!! In just two weeks the kids in our area will head back to school and summer just won’t be the same. When I was little, we didn’t go back to school until after Labor Day and I think that’s the way it should be today. It’s too hot to sit…
This weekend I’m back home from our vacation on Cape Cod. We did a lot of exploring, I took a lot of photos of beautiful homes and gardens, and we even spent some time on the beach. I’ll share more later, but I’m excited to share this week’s Friday Finds with you. Photo by John…
Would you believe I’m on vacation while writing this? I woke up early in the morning and decided to let hubby sleep in, so it’s a perfect time to give you this week’s collection of Friday Finds. I’m going to start today’s treasures with a look at a special wine country getaway in Oregon just…
We’re almost halfway through July and I leave for Cape Cod next week and I can’t wait! Of course I’ll snap photos of beautiful historic homes in the Boston area along with charming cottages on Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard. There’s going to be so much to see and share! And for today, there’s some great…
Yesterday I sprained my ankle – just slightly – while running. I told myself I wasn’t going to run anymore because I always seem to get injured. But I saw other people running and I was tempted and now here I sit with my leg up on a chair. LOL. Sometimes I think God has…
This week found me panicking over my hubby getting his Real ID in time for our flight to Massachusetts next month. He had to get his birth certificate from Pennsylvania in a hurry and thank goodness his sis went to the records office and overnighted it. You have to make an appointment to get your…
First and foremost, I want to let y’all know that tomorrow I’m offering another book giveaway! Fifi O’Neill’s latest book, French Flair. The photo below is a sneak peek of what’s inside the pages. Tomorrow you can see more and find out how to enter for a chance to win. Fifi never ceases to amaze…
It’s Friday and the weekend is looking to bring wonderful weather our way. I just might be able to finish mulching our garden beds. My mountain of six yards of mulch is now just a small mound. My obliques have been getting a great workout but I’m noticing my stamina isn’t what it used to…
In my neck of the woods, Memorial Day weekend signals the beginning of summer even though the season doesn’t officially begin until June 21st. As an elementary-aged kid, no one took schoolwork seriously after the holiday. Teachers instinctively knew our brains were in summer mode and doled out fun and easy projects. Memorial Day weather…
On Tuesday I talked about my mulching project in the yard and I’m still working on it. In my enthusiasm to create garden “zones” and eliminate grass over the years, I now have several garden beds that need weeding and mulching on a continual basis. Ugh. It’s definitely a labor of love (emphasis on labor)…
Finally the weather is warming up around here! It’s been a cool and cloudy spring which has been tough for my mood that yearns for warmth and sunshine. But I finally got to add some plants to my pond and I repotted my waterlilies. I even added a new fish – an Israeli butterfly koi….
Spring is dragging its heels a little here in the Chicagoland area. We’re getting plenty of rain which is good for the garden, but I’m ready for a little more warmth and sunshine. My fear is that it will jump from 60-degree days to 80-degree days. A range of temperature in the seventies is my…
It’s Easter weekend and I hope you’ll be able to spend some time relaxing, socializing, and reflecting on life and what’s important. And hopefully you’ll enjoy a few Easter treats, too. Easter candy is always my favorite and I tend to eat more chocolate this time of year. To celebrate the spring season, I’ve got…
Spring seems to be taking its sweet time to get here. We’re teased with a day or two of warmer breezes, and then the temperature drops again. Clearly the daffodils didn’t get the memo that spring was dragging its heels coming into town. Sigh. I keep telling myself, “Soon.” But patience isn’t my best virtue…
Welcome to Friday Finds where you’ll discover a collection of decorating ideas and inspiration that I’ve found throughout the week. Sometimes I discover new blogs or websites and that’s always a treat for me. Today I’m featuring a couple of home tours, camp style decorating, and more. Camp Style Decorating Let’s start the day off…
Next week I’m heading to beautiful Beaufort, South Carolina to enjoy warm weather, sunny days, historic homes, and gorgeous live oak trees dripping with Spanish moss! I can’t wait. The southeast part of our country – specifically low country – is one of my favorite places in the United States. Are you ready for some…
