It’s that time of year!  A little more sparkle and magic entices us, sugar tries to persuade us, and in Alaska, the darkness overtakes us.  I have always loved decorating for Christmas, to a fault, actually.  But this year, with children ages 10 to 3 1/2 months, seeing the excitement for not just the day, …

I don’t know if it’s just in Alaska or everywhere, but furniture at thrift stores usually is not such an incredible steal anymore.  Like they caught on to the DIYers and want to make them pay more for putting extensive blood, sweat and tears into a broken down piece of furniture.  For that reason, I don’t …

I have long admired Pottery Barn’s throw pillows, you know, the ones with embroidery, that cost $60 for the cover alone.  Then one must purchase the inset in addition to shipping to Alaska.  By the time it’s said and done, a sweet little throw pillow would end up costing me $120 or more.  I don’t think so…  …