We’re coming up close to the 4th of July.  I have a fun and easy project I wanted to share in case anyone out there wanted to do a vintage or historical theme in their celebrations on Independence Day. A couple of years ago my little history lover asked for a Civil War Birthday.  I went with a …

Moments in time stand still when a beholder recognizes words untold in a work of art.  All of us have been met with the acquaintance where a painting unveils an emotion hidden in our soul, words on a page unmask thoughts raw and vulnerable, music draws out chords capable of producing tears, beauty makes our …

A father’s legacy is not measured by who he is, but what he imparts to his children. There are many great fathers, father’s that have believed in and played with their children, changed countless diapers, watched recitals, taught them the art of fishing, how to use tools, and change oil in the car.   All have paid …

I made the deliberate choice one day last year, not to look at craigslist for at least a week. I had this thing going on inside; instead of grasping for the next great deal, practice contentedness with the great deal I already had. Because whether you’re spending your money at a Nordstrom or a no …

As I have mentioned before, I love making aprons.  They’re a relatively quick project (depending on the amount of detail of course or if I am creating a pattern).  They make tremendous gifts (if that person uses them that is) as you can personalize with fabrics and style.  They can be both practical and fun. My …

My favorite style of dining room chairs are the curvy french ladder back chairs.  I love them.  And someday, I hope to have ten of them around the dining room table (we tend have company over frequently, so we leave the table huge with 8-10 chairs around). But for now, I have one lone chair. I found …

It was a quick trip to Lowes. All I needed was one little piece of tile for my husband to complete the backsplash in our kitchen. $1.26, but without it there would be a gaping hole. I brought my baby and son #2 who earlier that day had completed a creative project. He had hand …