Today is a day that I’ve never really looked forward to. My son is moving into the dorm at college. I know, it’s part of the progression that comes with having children, but that doesn’t mean I have to like it. I’ve been blessed to be a stay-at-home mom his whole life. I was blessed to homeschool him from kindergarten through graduation. It seems like just yesterday I was teaching him to read. I’ve been blessed that he choose to live at {Read More}
I’m Diggin’ It – Garden Spade Decor
August 25, 2012 by 14 Comments
If you really dig old tools, this little project might be right up your alley. It didn’t cost any money to create – I had the few supplies needed already on hand. Chances are good you have everything too, or something similar that would work just as well. When I saw this Garden Spade Door Knocker sold by Terrain, I had one of those, “that gives me an idea” moments. I don’t really want a door knocker because we have a doorbell that {Read More}
Sittin’ Pretty
August 24, 2012 by 28 Comments
I finished painting the kitchen chairs yesterday. The two on the each end are the youngest ones, which were part of the set from our previous kitchen table. The rest of the chairs all came from auctions, thrift stores, or yard sales. All the chairs were painted and distressed for a timeworn look, except one. Can you guess which one – [my shift key isn’t working, so pretend there’s a question mark there.] I wish I could carry this pretty {Read More}
Farmhouse Kitchen Remodel – A Room with a View
August 23, 2012 by 204 Comments
I didn’t plan to show you my farmhouse kitchen remodel until Friday, because I had a lot of photos to go through before posting about it, but my mom is going on a camping trip today and she wasn’t too happy when she found out she wouldn’t get to see my kitchen until she got home late Sunday night. I stayed up until the wee hours this morning finishing this post for you, Mom – I hope you like it {Read More}
Antique Graphics Wednesday – Back to School {ABC Song}
August 22, 2012 by 9 Comments
Staying with the back-to-school theme today, here’s another old image nearly everyone will relate to… the ABC song. I think this would be adorable as the background for a back to school photo of a small child. This song came from a 1908 song book called, American School Songs. Here’s the cover. Drop me a line if you use any graphics I’ve posted and I’ll share your talent with everyone too! Check out the rest of the images I’ve posted in {Read More}
Antique Graphics Wednesday – Back to School {Alphabet Metal File Tabs}
August 22, 2012 by 4 Comments
Since it’s back to school time, I thought I’d share some great images featuring the alphabet. I bought these old metal tabs at an antique store. They previously were used inside of filing cabinets to separate files by letter. Here is the whole alphabet as individual letters. I think there are at least 101 things you could do with these, so I hope you do something fun with them! If you are wondering where #13 went, the letters on it {Read More}
Knick of Time Tuesday #48
August 21, 2012 by 20 Comments
Welcome back to the 48th Before we start this week’s party, the winner of theLet’s Talk Chalk $30 shop credit is… PennyAugust 13, 2012 11:40 AM What wonderful ideas on Lets Talk Chalk Wedding Board…I am now following!! Penny Congratulations Penny! Click on my typewriter on my sidebar to give me your contact info. Check out these features from last week’s party. Janet @ The Decorating Diarieshad the incredible good fortunate of going pickingwhen a 100 year old electrical business {Read More}
Passing it Down | Antique Farmhouse Kitchen Stove
August 20, 2012 by 16 Comments
I love finding my own vintage and antique treasures for my home, but there’s something even more special about an item that was “passed down” to you from family. This antique cook stove was given to me by my in-laws. It belonged to my husband’s grandmother, and was passed down to my father-in-law. At one time, they had it in their kitchen, but when they did some rearranging, they no longer had room for it and moved it to their garage, where {Read More}
I’m Not Falling For It
August 18, 2012 by 15 Comments
I love fall. I love the brisk air, I love the changing leaves, I love pumpkins, and flannel shirts.I love apple cider, apple crisp and caramel apples, BUT… (you heard that “but” coming, didn’t you?) I’m not FALLing for it this year. I’m simply not ready for fall. We spent our whole summer remodeling the kitchen and I really wanted at least one month between the completion of that project and back-to-school time. We are a homeschool family, so fall days {Read More}
Passing On…
August 17, 2012 by 14 Comments
On our way to Chicago last week, we stopped along the way at the small townwhere my father was born. Although the farmhousehe lived in is long gone, my grandparents and several other relativesare buried there in a quiet, country cemetery, surrounded by corn and soybeanfields and a few scattered farmhouses. We lived in NM for over 20 years before we returned to the Midwest 7 years ago,so I hadn’t visited this cemetery for many years and had no ideawhere to {Read More}
