If you read a variety of blogs you may have noticed the “Tour through Blogland” series. Bloggers write a bit about themselves and some will share a couple of their favorite blogs to visit. Cynthia at Cloches and Lavender asked me to partipicate. Cynthia just moved into this new home she and her hubby planned…
Wow. I can’t believe we’re more than halfway through July. I want summer to slow down because I’m a warm weather gal and I feel so alive during the summer months. The earth is bursting with flowers and plants, the birds are singing, the butterflies are winging, and I feel like Mr. Bluebird’s on my…
Yesterday when I came home from work I saw a flash of beautiful pink out in the garden. That’s when I realized my oriental lilies were in bloom. Just a couple of the buds were open. And now today, several of them are blooming their hearts out … and they’re just gorgeous! So pretty! I…
Yesterday I spent the majority of my day in the kitchen. It rained in the morning so I figured, why not get an early start on canning some fruits and vegetables. I cleaned my farmhouse kitchen twice, canned dill pickles for the first time, and then got some peaches into mason jars, too. I’m inspired to cook…
Sunny days, warm breezes, fresh air, and colorful flowers. These are just a few of the reasons why summer is my favorite season. But most of all … I love the riotous color of flowers blooming in the garden and alongside country roads. To inspire you, I’m sharing 10 summer flower arrangements that are easy…
Last week a group of us bloggers hosted a Fun in the Sun linky party along with a $250 cash giveaway! Congratulations to Danette D who was the lucky winner of the giveaway! I’d also like to extend a thank you to everyone who linked up their Fun in the Sun summer projects. There was…
We’ve been getting buckets of rain this past week and it’s great for the garden! Rainwater has many nutrients and is always better for your plants than tap water from the hose. After a recent rain I grabbed my camera and 35 mm lens and ventured outside to capture photos of my perennial flowers in…
Once summer rolls around I like to lighten up my home decor and this year I’ve been in the mood to add color. I recently added some fun color to my front porch and like it so much better now. The next room to get some fresh summer decorating was my family room. Can you tell the main thing…
The scent of summer’s warm earth energized my spirits the minute I stepped down off our farmhouse porch early this morning. Taking a deep breath, I was instantly reminded why I love summer so dearly. All winter I anxiously await her arrival and I cling to her fleeting exit when autumn makes its appearance. Feeling…
For the majority of my life I’ve loved older homes … the main reason being all the charm that’s built into them. No two seem to be alike and I love that. I once lived in a brand new home in a new subdivision and many of my neighbors had the same floor plan as…
When I was in junior high school I babysat for the family across the street. On Saturday mornings, the Mrs. would do her grocery shopping and run errands while her hubby was at work … he was the local undertaker (and yes, we used to wonder what he kept in the locked hallway closet). She…
Last year we were supposed to paint the outside of our house. Guess what? It didn’t get done. I was training for a marathon and just didn’t have the energy or desire to tackle it. Now I have plantar fasciitis and can’t run for the time being so no excuses this year. We have to…
On April Fool’s Day 2014, I started the Charming Home Series where I feature a beautiful home each Sunday. I want to give back to the blogging community by showcasing some of the most charming homes you’ll see in blogland. My goal is to feature a variety of home styles, and to help you meet…
To help beat the cabin fever that has been settling in, I ran out to the store and picked up a houseplant, and I don’t know if it was the weather affecting me or what, but I thought this cute little ivy could use some color … so I made colorful button flowers to brighten…
Ah, the colors of spring! I love them all! Pink, yellow, lavender, spring green, pale blue, and more. Â The scent of spring intoxicates me, as well. A whiff of fragrant lilacs mingled with the smell of fresh earth warming up. What’s not to love? Today I’m sharing some spring color over at Jennifer Rizzo’s blog…
Last month I had so much fun creating Valentine’s Day cards so I decided to make general-use handmade greeting cards. This is such an easy and economical project. You can make a bunch at once and then keep them stored in a drawer until you need to send a card. It sure beats paying $4 for…
