Weekly words to live by...

Oh, the fun things a girl can find at the Dollar Store.

Seriously fun things. Cute (and trendy, even!) paper goods for parties? Yes. Fabulous stocking stuffers for the kiddos? Yup. Cold medicine, toothpaste, aluminum foil, or dishtowels? They've got...

Weekly Words to Live by...Happy Mother's Day!

A little sneak peek at the latest project around the house.

I am finally, finally, tackling my craft-room-slash-home-office, and, because it's going to be my creative space, it's a real labor of love. Now, you would think since it's so close to my heart,...

Have I been to one too many Vintage Fleas?

One of the charming vintage shops in Vancouver Washington came up with a not-new-but-new-for-our-area event…a monthly Vintage Flea Market, to be held on the first Sunday of each month through...

Weekly words to live by...

All you need is love.

And...Love is all you need....along with a little paint, a few flowers, and some elbow grease. After I shared my photos yesterday, it occurred to me that I had some old pictures of the...

Pops of color.

Aaaaah, it’s Friday. I cannot remember a longer week than this one. Seriously, the days have seemed to each be three days long at work, and I know why. I have spring fever. Yes,...

Some Do's and Do Not's for attending a blog conference.

Now, maybe I am (once again) late to join the party, but, after seven years of blogging, I just attended my first ever blog conference a couple of weeks ago, and it was a great experience on all...

Well, hello there.

I am so glad you popped by! You know, I've been blogging for quite a little while now (since 2006...can that really be right?)and over that long length of time I've shared a whole lot about my...

Loose curls.

I shared this hair photo a short while back. (It's my current "dream" hair-do.) It's just taht I do not really understand how to achieve this look. (Insert big, long, frustrated sigh here.) I am...

Meet me here tomorrow, please.

Yes, I will be back from my time away on May Day, and I hope you stop by and say hello....!

A sabbatical.

Life is busy for all of us, I know. Right now, I have far too many irons in the fire, and life has gotten away from me...and rather than muddle through with random sporatic posts while I find my...

Getting ready for Snap!

It occurred to me as I started to write this post taht I don't think I have mentioned that I am getting ready this week to attend the Snap! Blog Conference with one of my daughters.(Carter, Coen,...

Weekly words to live by...

If you're lucky enough to have an old truck, you're lucky enough.

Yet another quick peek at my teeny-tiny booth case at Camas Antiques.

When I was down at Camas Antiques this weekend, browsing the basement, I was also re-fluffing my space. My favorite new thing I've added to my case are these sweet little dictionary page heart...

A (semi) hidden hot-spot....Downstairs at Camas Antiques.

I always love plundering around Camas Antiques, and it occurred to me that I do not think I have ever mentioned that there is a basement level... a downstairs portion to this fantastic slice of...

Weekly words to live by...

Be with someone who knows what they have when they have you.

Easy-peasy cupcake flags.

Yesterday I shared my easy tutorial for frosting cupcakes, and so, today I thought it only made sense to share how I whip out easy-as-can-be cupcake flags to top them off. All you will need is...

A cupcake frosting tutorial.

This past weekend when I was doing up my cupcakes for Easter, I decided to take some step by step photos to share just how easy it is to create pretty frosted cuppy-cakes. Make your cupcakes...from...

Ombre' or no-way?

I'm having a major hair dilemma these days. I've been wearing my hair the same length, and basically the same style for about....oh, four years, maybe? And I am ready for a change. Growing it a bit...

It's that time of year again.

..and, by "that time" I mean the time of year when the dollar store (and every other big box store in America) gets out their summer gear, which includes pool noodles. You've seen these things,...

An easy secret to amazing gift tags that add a whole lotta wow to any gift.

Okay. This is such a no-brainer, I am betting 90% of you already have thought of this, but for those other 10% of you...(or those of you who knew this, but just kind of forget to try it...) Here's...

Weekly words to live by...Happy Easter!

Weekly words to live by...Happy Easter!

The Grown-ups Easter Brunch tablescape.

It wouldn't be right to share the kids Easter brunch tablescape without sharing the grown ups table too, so here are a few pictures to inspire you.... We debated between the idea of a traditional...

A sweet idea for your Easter table.

I have a thing for chocolate bunnies. Can you tell? Okay, actually I set these chocolate bunnies out as a sweet (pun intended) tablescape idea for a children's Easter table. Truth be told my...

Eat in style.

Tablescapes are one of my favorite things. Well, anything to do with setting the stage for entertaining actually, whether it be a big bash, or a supper for two. I am completely smitten by the...

Dream big...or was that dream RIG?

Have I ever shared with you that my favorite car is an old vintage truck? Mmmm hmmm. Now, I am not typically wowed by any car. I mean, drive a Honda, drive a V-dubbya, drive a '98 cadillac; I don't...

Camas Antiques booth space refreshed.

Again. In some ways I think it's more challenging to keep my booth space looking refreshed and full than when I had a larger space. Only 17 inches deep, it can be like working a puzzle to fill in...