My friend, Heather, introduced me to the idea of making a poster that encapsulates your familys ideas for summer. So, we had to come up with one this week to get us in the mood and brighten up our ki...
It seemed as if a post on random family things is in order, to catch up on our lives........ Michaels dad visited us last weekend! In town for business, it was easy for him to add an extra day on and...
This week I have been glued to the book Rose: My Life in Service to Lady Astor. This book tells the story of Rosina Harrison who served as Ladys Maid to Lady Astor for 35 years, beginning in 19...
Weve spent the last two years studying US geography as well as finishing up our years-long study of American history. Our geography study ended with the reading of a great book about Lewis and Clark ...
"The making of a life is infinitely more important than the making of a living."-- Mrs. Sharp(i.e. who you are as a person is infinitely more important than what you do)
This is my new go-to gluten free chocolate chip recipe. The only change to the recipe I made was to beat the dough for 4-5 minutes on medium high after all ingredients except the chocolate chips were...
This week Im beginning with the "wool" part of this post. Ive just created my very first pattern! Its for this Jubilee Union Jack Tea Cozy. I wanted to make something for the upcoming Diamond...
I really enjoyed Mothers Day this past Sunday. We had a yellow-themed lunch. I used my new vintage sheet for a table cloth. Taking a few cues from my mom I went with a flower arrangement that wa...
"There is no pleasure in having nothing to do,the fun is in having lots to do and not doing it."--Mary Wilson Little
This year we have made a very big priority of staying on budget, particularly for household things like food, supplies, clothing, and toiletries. We dont feel like a cash system works well for us but...
The Perfectly Imperfect Home: How to Decorate and Live Well by Deborah Needleman is the book I am currently loving!!!! This book has brought my decorating ideas back down to earth and inspired m...
We had a wonderful weekend! The central event was the wedding of a long-time friend of ours, also named Heather. Joel and Heather met deep in the Ugandan countryside, the most unlikely place to find ...
"When I am constantly running there is no time for being. When there is no time for being, there is no time for listening." --M adeleine LEngle
Ive been collecting vintage sheets lately -- just now and then when I run into them and the price is right. They work quite well for tablecloths, and brighten up the dining room. Ive found they work ...
Blackberry Rambles: Words and Wool: Elizabeth the Queen: The Life of a Modern Monarch is a book I finished in the last week. I think my mom heard this book recommended on NPR ...
Elizabeth the Queen: The Life of a Modern Monarch is a book I finished in the last week. I think my mom heard this book recommended on NPR and then I figured it would be appropriate reading for ...
Laura turned 2 this past Friday. She had a wonderful weekend of celebration. Of course it may just have been even more fun for us to watch as it was for her to enjoy.Michael carefully remade an end t...
"A man should hear a little music, read a little poetry,And see a fine picture everyday of his life,In order that wordly cares may not obliterate the sense of the beautifulWhich God has impl...
Strawberry-rhubarb is definitely one of my favorite flavor combinations. My rhubarb patch on the side of my house grows stronger each year and I decided last week it was time to make something with i...
The Penderwicks: A Summer Tale of Four Sisters, Two Rabbits, and a Very Interesting Boyis the first in an endearing series that the kids and I have come to adore. It is a modern story, set in N...
I have a guest post up at Simply Frugal Living today: Crockpot Fajitas! Check it out!
"Mondays are for grace. Be kind to yourself. What goes up (on the weekend) must come down (on Monday)." -- Sally ClarksonI love these words by Sally Clarkson. Why is it that showing grace, es...
Tradition dictates that we celebrate Christinas birthday with a picnic at the Indianapolis Museum of Art gardens.No one ever wants to change this tradition! We love it too much. Thursday we were bles...
I cant even remember how I first heard about Downton Abbey but since the first episode I have watched with delight as this amazing piece of historical fiction has unfolded. Ive been captivated by the...
The latest batch of flowers is ready to be delivered to the Village Yarn Shop. They make me happy whenever I look at them.Ive been experimenting with a new style -- a sort of poppy/anemone. I hope yo...
I recently received in the mail Naturally Fun Parties for Kids by Annie Daulter and Heather Fontenot. I loved it. It brought back so many memories from my childhood of the things my mother did with u...
Thrifting is one of my favorite hobbies. Of course it is also good for my flower business, since that is where I obtain the materials I need. Last week I happened upon someones collection of silk, an...
Easter was a happy day.Ive missed a number of Sundays with sick kids lately so it was nice to be back at church!Then we headed to Christina and JKs to be with family and friends for a feast.Christina...
Last Thursday was our last Knitting Club at homeschool group for the year. Weve had a total of 12 sessions between the fall and the spring. These girls have done amazing things! When we started in th...
We are having a bit of spring break from school this week. I cant believe how much "fun" it is to be able to concentrate on housework and not worry about schoolwork! Wow! I think breaks from ...
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