I am hosting my first ever yard sale in a few weeks. In preparation so far, I have rummaged through two dresser drawers and one shelf in the hall linen closet. I think I probably need to pick up the pace. I know on the surface it doesn't seem to make sense... my estate saling every weekend and now selling some of my treasures... for pennies. But I am determined... I am inspired... I am scared! Because while randomly channel surfing one night, I landed on an episode of Hoarders and have been totally skeeved out ever since... not that my house has descended to that level... yet... but I do have some closets that should only be opened while wearing a hardhat...
i'm kinda eclectic and a bit eccentric... forever the odd little art girl... partial to silly family, sweet friends, good food and great reads... prone to procrastination and
daydreaming... likely to be found shopping, wherever shopping can be found...
We are six months into the year and there have been so many changes in the
world, some good and some not so good. I'm grateful to be still here and
stil...
It’s not just the end of the year, I’m afraid it’s also the end of this
blog. I feel bad for just blurting it out like this on New Year’s Eve but
the end o...
I was thrilled to discover that my Happy House favor box kits were featured
in the April/May 2015 of Mary Janes Farm Magazine in their Farmgirl
Expression ...
Well finally!
It's high time that I shared my contribution to
the Spring 2017 issue
of Where Women Create Magazine...
more specifically, the feature st...
Spring is in the air! At least it's visible here and there in little
blossoms peeking out of the grey days, which are often the backdrop of
winter here. ...
Transform recycled party trays into beautiful garden stepping stones with
this easy DIY project! Not only is it a fun and creative way to repurpose
mater...
Ages ago I saw a photo somewhere of a little bag made from a piece of
paper. It stuck with me and the other day I spent some time online looking
for inst...
Hello,
after ten years or more of selling with Etsy, unfortunately these days, I
find that I can't afford their fees.
Etsy has worked very hard to upgra...
Fall is finally here, and you know what that means – it’s time to revamp
our wardrobes with the latest trends and cozy up in style. I’m here to
spill the b...
A few eventful months later, and I am slowly beginning to realize autumn is
very near.
I am extremely happy with the beautiful weather we have had and st...
Made with sweet Hawaiian dinner rolls, a buttery brown-sugar filling, and a
tangy cream cheese frosting, these easy Hawaiian roll…
The post Hawaiian Roll...
* Happy Wax on Wednesdays !*
I am so incredibly excited to be back on Wax on Wednesday’s with you !
The last three months have brought fear, sorrow , rel...
It's been over a year and a half since I last wrote about anything here.
truth is, I was so overwhelmed with sadness that I just couldn't. I
needed ti...
I didn’t mean to get so carried away making focaccia over the last few
months, but don’t I always say that? As if I forget how easily I get
consumed with...
THE BACKSTORY: At my accursed day job, we're shaking up a 60-year-old
tradition in an effort to survive—and thrive—in a dying industry. For those
who don't...