My New Pedestal Dining Table And Our Oregon Coast
Time gets away from us sometimes and things can become a blur. This time of year is packed with events and obligations and we find ourselves counting the days when summer is really here. And things...
View ArticleMy Americana Bench Makeover With Artissimo
Hey, you’re here! You made it just in time. Just in time to take a seat . . . As you know,I’ve had the red, white and blues recently. Summer will do that to a gal. Does it do that you as well? I...
View ArticleDIY: Denim Banner With A Secret Twist
A good pair of jeans goes a long way, don’t you think? I mean, seriously, is there anything more useful for repurposing than denim? And denim does not discriminate. We all have denim – regardless of...
View ArticleI’m Making A Mental Move For Summer
TGIF! I hope you all have started your summer vacation off on the right foot. I decided to take a little break as you may have noticed. But I’ve been busy: I have been working at the store and...
View ArticleHow To Care For Your Hanging Fuschia Plants
Every year, towards the end of May, my porches become havens of budding beauty seeking the glorious Pacific Northwest morning sun. You may call me a rebel of sort, taking on a task that many are afraid...
View ArticleDIY: 2 Simple Summer Presentations With 2 Basic Paper Plates
Oh my gosh, I am finally starting to take advantage of the slow-pace-of-summer and have to say, I have welcomed it with open arms. I’ve let myself sleep until 6:30 or 7:00 on some days and haven’t...
View Article10 Last Minute 4th Of July Entertaining Ideas
It happened, didn’t it? The day before your 4th of July festivities got here and you still aren’t ready. I’m not sure how you all deal with that. I wouldn’t have a clue as it has never happened to...
View ArticleThe Outback
Last weekend, we traveled the road that leads to nowhere to get two weeks from everywhere (as they say.) We did our annual gathering in the Oregon Outback, on the other side of the mountains. I was...
View ArticleYou Just Can’t Make This Stuff Up…
This post is for all of you who are raising boys. First, take a look at this… That was Joey and his buddy racing against each other at a baseball game the other night. And this is what immediately...
View ArticleHow To Display Seasonal Potpourri In A Beautiful Way
One of my favorite things about fall is color. It is everywhere. Vibrant. Fresh. Diverse. Even if you aren’t one to add touches of the season to the inside of your home, it is all there the minute...
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