Summer is officially in full swing. For some reason I never seem to find time to potter around the studio during the break. This year I decided to do a weekly craft project with the girls so I would ...
Today is one of those perfect weather days. I cant seem to make myself go inside. I want to absorb every moment of it because I know its fleeting.It seems Im always outside working these days but Im ...
Heres the week in Instagram. You can find me there under jenniferkershner. Original, right? I have no clue what Im doing but I like it anyway. And if you dont even know what Im talking about, or dont...
You know that feeling when you know exactly what you want for a spot, and you search and wait and just know you will find it one day and you try to be patient when really you just wish destiny would ...
Ive been trying a lot of new recipes lately. This one is a favorite. I cant tell you how many times Ive made this bread in the last few weeks. Im now on a mission to buy my neighbors love with ...
Yesterday I took my big girl out for a Summer celebration lunch. She just finished her Freshman year of college (which is a post of its own) and we decided it was as good an excuse as any to sit at a...
The other day I received an unexpected box in the mail from Shelly Kennedy of Drooz Studio. Shelly and I met through our blogs a few years ago (I dont remember who found who) and in 2009 we had the p...
Number 1. Yesterdays post. That was really more for us than for you. I really just wanted to do that here where we can always find it. Thank you for your kind comments. I apologize to those of you wh...
Today is our 12th Anniversary. With recent splurges on a new mattress and our upcoming big vacation, we are keeping it low key. And inexpensive. A little alfresco dinner on the back porch, just the 2...
I cant believe the end of April is upon us. Everything is blooming and colorful outside and I still find myself wanting to bring more of that color into our home. This may not be a phase. By th...
Ive spent most of the last few days on my back with my new best friends: the heating pad and Advil. Ive been dealing with some pretty bad back problems which I hope will be reversed with the purchase...
My man is so lucky! Ive picked out his next project. I spent the past weekend buttering him up real good. Now there is no way he can deny me.Its good to know your power and how to use it. Also, the t...
I love to make Strawberry Shortcakes during the warm weather months. My go to recipe is this one from the Barefoot Contessa. Except I toss my strawberries with straight up sugar and dont use Grand Ma...
I realize I havent shared any of my bedroom with you guys. I hope to show more after I check off a few projects on my to do list. Our bedroom is actually a suite of rooms. Sound fancy, huh? Its not. ...
Serenity. Today our Spring break ended and its very quiet in my house. Almost too quiet. Dont tell my family I said that. I kind of feel like I dont know what to do with myself. Im not sure why that ...
In this house we like to forge our own path. We dont always follow the norm. We push the limits and dont always do whats expected of us. Thats how this burger was born. Maddie had requested meatloaf ...
Im not sure whats keeping me from blogging these days. Ive got plenty of things that I think about sharing. But then I dont. Im just kind of hanging out in the little moments lately and that fe...
A cold glass of lemonade, a warm Spring day, a porch to laze upon, chirping birds, tinkling wind chimes and a sweet friend to share it with.Thats just some of whats bringing me happiness this w...
Happy St. Patricks Day! Or as I like to call it Happy Day My Husband Didnt Propose to Me! This is the 12th anniversary of the day we officially got engaged or the day he put a ring on my finger. Lets...
My enthusiasm for my life this past week has been about as fanatical as the Spring drunk birds chirping outside my window.Emma enjoyed every moment of her birthday party. It went off without a hitch....
Today Im working on Emmas slumber party for Saturday night. Im really enjoying the process instead of stressing like I have done in years past. Its making such a difference.Designing the decorations ...
Yesterday was Emmas 11th birthday. It was remarkable for 2 reasons. It was her first white birthday and also because it was the first birthday that her Daddy wouldnt be here because he had to take a ...
Holy gorgeous day! I just got back from my Wednesday morning knitting class and we are having the most beautiful day here in the Village. I was even a little warm walking home in my cardigan. As soon...
Outside it may be winter but in my heart its Spring. I was officially ready for Spring approximately 3 seconds after Valentines Day was over. Last year I was so focused on the inside that I didnt hav...
I am a magazine addict. I used to subscribe to many. Then I would buy even more from the newsstand. I needed a 12 step program.Magazines have even been life changing for me. For instance, I knew I wa...
By the end of this post there is going to be no doubt in your minds about just how strange I am. Do any of you watch Once Upon a Time? We do. It is one of the few shows on that we can enjoy as a fami...
I have a long standing love affair with journals. I also have a long standing tradition of using them for about a week and never picking them up again. And yet, because of my eternally optimistic per...
This is my Birthday tree all decked out for Valentines Day. I love how festive and pretty it is but Im looking forward to taking it down so that I no longer have to live in fear that this little misc...
Hello Thursday! Where did you come from? This week brought with it a visit from a life long friend. The kind that knows all of my secrets and would never whisper a one of them. That friend. Its been ...
We are almost ready for the big game here. Cookies are baked, and the rest of our football buffet will be ready soon. We always eat in front of the TV with food spread all over the coffee table for t...
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