Before we start this week’s Talk of the Town party, I thought I’d chat a bit – hope you don’t mind! 🙂 I arrived back home on Sunday, and Spring had definitely sprung in my neck of the woods! I left the dry, desert Southwest, but arrived home to a front yard full of green grass, which was so refreshing. It did my weary heart good! What wasn’t refreshing was my overflowing email account. Seriously – emails breed faster than bunnies, {Read More}
Easy Rustic Handled Coffee Tray
March 19, 2016 by 9 Comments
The last few months of my dad’s life, his internal clock got a bit out of whack. While he was still able to walk by himself, he’d wake up in the wee hours of the morning, make some coffee, and park himself in the recliner to drink it. He usually fell asleep with it in his hand, and my sister and I often tried to remove the cup so he wouldn’t burn himself, but the moment he felt the cup move, {Read More}
Lucy and Ethel and My Heartfelt Thanks
March 18, 2016 by 15 Comments
To all of you who shared your own stories of loss, and left condolences on the passing of my dad, please know I read every single one of them, and they meant so much to me. The first day after he was gone was so quiet and strange. We had become accustomed to the sound of his oxygen machine, and when we turned it off, the silence was deafening, and we’d become so used to talking in whispers, that it {Read More}
It Was Father’s Day
March 16, 2016 by 81 Comments
I had only been back home from New Mexico for a few weeks after my mother-in-law passed away, when my sister called saying that my dad’s health had gotten even worse. I had to go back. I had to talk to my dad before he passed away. I had something I needed to talk to him about, or I would never have peace in my heart. I got on the train again and went back, and I’ve been staying with my parents {Read More}
Talk of the Town #11 – Finally Spring!
March 15, 2016 by 10 Comments
In less than a week, it will be the first day of Spring, which means it’s time to throw open the doors and windows, do some much-needed cleaning, and whip out those paint brushes and start painting up a storm, right? Welcome back to Talk of the Town! We can’t wait to see what spring time projects you’ve been working on, recipes you’ve cooked up, or anything else you’ve been blogging about!
Toddler Overalls Wall Pocket
March 13, 2016 by 2 Comments
I don’t have a toddler or infant anymore, so I rarely look at the little kid’s clothing section of thrift stores, but the pickins’ were pretty slim last time I went in a thrift store, so I wandered over to see if maybe I’d get lucky and find some old wooden blocks, in that department before giving up and leaving empty-handed. I didn’t find any wooden blocks, but I spotted rack full of toddler jeans and overalls, and my mommy heart {Read More}
My Vintage Typewriter Gets a Brand New Job!
March 11, 2016 by 18 Comments
I absolutely love my vintage typewriter, but when your house is small, it’s hard to justify something that’s taking up space, but doesn’t have a real purpose, and since the typewriter doesn’t work, it doesn’t have any purpose other than to look pretty. I was walking by it recently, and suddenly I had a light bulb moment. What if it could still sit and look pretty, but get a new job so I could justify the space it’s taking? Can you {Read More}
Weathered Chippy Wood Photo Backdrop
March 10, 2016 by 22 Comments
I always find it amusing how different people can be, don’t you? For example, there are people like me who love rusty old pieces of metal, and other kinds of people who sell rusty old things at their next yard sale (I love those people!). And there are people like me who think chippy weathered wood is one of the prettiest things on earth, but then there are other types of people who use that same wood for their next bonfire. It {Read More}
Talk of the Town #10 – Projects and Features You’ll want to DIY
March 8, 2016 by 8 Comments
Happy Tuesday evening to all of you! I’m always impressed with the amazing projects and recipes you all share each week and this week is no exception. I think you are going to love the features we picked this week! Welcome back to Talk of the Town! Talk of the Town #10 Featured Projects Picks
Flower Seed Packets Home Sign – Hometalk’s DIY My Spring
March 6, 2016 by 13 Comments
The minute the calendar flips to March, I start chomping at the bit for sunshine, green grass and fresh flowers. It’s still too chilly for an outdoor project, so I brainstormed a bit and came up with something that would usher Spring indoors until the weather catches up with me, and here’s what I came up with… Flower Seed Packets Home Sign To create it, I removed the frame from my Autumn Coat Rack Sign. The frame is easy {Read More}
