My oldest son’s fiance is coming to visit this weekend, so I needed to dig in and get started on my spring cleaning. I don’t deep clean often enough, but company is a great motivator!
Bath Spa Gift Basket with Repurposed Soda Bottle Bubble Bath
March 8, 2017 by 14 Comments
I made a quick trip into the grocery store last week for just a few things. Somehow when I wasn’t looking, a bath spa gift jumped into my cart.
Talk of the Town #62
March 7, 2017 by 6 Comments
I want to take a minute to thank everyone who left such loving comments about the loss of my daughter’s dog Jake, and for sharing your own stories of your beloved dogs. Dogs truly are members of our families, and losing them hurts. I really find that sharing their story helps, and so does hearing others’ stories. So thank you again so much!
He Wore a Blue Bandana, Freckles, and a Smile
March 5, 2017 by 35 Comments
Years ago when my daughter was just a little girl, she was going through some tough times in her life. Her beloved dog had gotten very sick and died, then she had surgery and was laid up for several weeks, then she found out her best friend was moving away. It was hard to watch her go through these tough times and not be able to do anything to make it better. But God knew exactly what she needed. His name was Jake.
DIY Salvaged Wood Quilt Block Coasters & Ceramic Tiles
March 3, 2017 by 30 Comments
I think small things aren’t getting the attention they deserve. For example, Starbucks got all fancy with their “Grande” and “Venti” size drinks, but then they just called the small and medium drinks “short” and “tall.” What, there’s no fancy way to say “short and tall”? They want you to think bigger is better with the fancier names, but the coffee is just as good in the small size as the Venti. So today, I’m going to show you why {Read More}
He Saved the Best Rock for Last | A Love Story
March 2, 2017 by 24 Comments
There once was a little boy who climbed onto his friend’s bike that was too big for him. He tried to ride it down the driveway, but he fell and broke his arm. A few years later, that same little boy climbed up another friend’s bunk bed, got his leg stuck in the ladder rung, and fell and broke his other arm. Years passed, and his poor frazzled mom thought he’d outgrown his arm-breaking tendencies, when she got a {Read More}
How to DIY a Rusty Sign, Housekeeping Tips & More | Talk of the Town #61
February 28, 2017 by 9 Comments
Hey everyone! Is winter slowly slinking off into its corner where you live? We’ve had some wind and rain lately, but also some really lovely temperatures that make me want to sing and dance outdoors. The coyotes might start howling if I did, so I’ll resist the urge. I’m not a winter person unless I’m sitting indoors watching it snow in the comfort of a snugly blanket, so I’m happily waiving “adios” to it. We have some exciting things happening in our {Read More}
Puppies, Pico and a Pet Feeding Station | The Things We Do for Love
February 28, 2017 by 10 Comments
This is Pico. He’s the one with the furry face. He’s my middle son’s best little buddy. But Pico has some problems, and as his human “mom,” I want to help him however I can.
Farmhouse Style DIY Decor Made with Salvaged Wood
February 24, 2017 by 7 Comments
A farmhouse wooden swing shelf, plus a collection of 13 DIY decor projects all made from salvaged wood. A few years ago, I made an Old-Fashioned Swing out of salvaged wood. On cool summer mornings when the birds are chirping, it’s the most relaxing thing in the world to pretend I’m a kid again, without a care in the world, and swing to my heart’s content. PIN IT! I looked out my front door at it a few days ago, and {Read More}
How to Build a Farmhouse Rustic Handled Wooden Crate from Pallet Wood
February 22, 2017 by 4 Comments
My husband recently restocked our supply of pallets, and I knew exactly what I wanted to make with one of them – a rustic handled wooden crate!
