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It’s the Little Things

May 18, 2022May 17, 2022 / KarenS. / Leave a comment

"It has long been an axiom of mine that the little things are infinitely the most important." ~ Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Photo by Keegan Checks on Pexels.com Having to save money to work on an old house can be a real downer. Not being independently wealthy, I must work a full-time job. Throw in … Continue reading It’s the Little Things

Repurposing the Door

July 20, 2021July 18, 2021 / KarenS. / Leave a comment

"Creativity is making marvelous out of the discarded." ~ Unknown Doors . . .especially old doors . . . are some of my favorite things. From simple Shaker style to Dutch doors to solid Craftsman style or ornate doors with carving or wrought iron panels -- these are the gateway into the home. Some doors … Continue reading Repurposing the Door

Sew Perfectly Fine

June 14, 2021June 14, 2021 / KarenS. / Leave a comment

"Sewing . . . it's cheaper than therapy." ~ unknown Photo by Wallace Chuck on Pexels.com Prior to returning the Sam man home from Space Camp, I finished a pair of curtains for my daughter that I'd had for quite some time. She'd found a sheet to match her son's bedroom decor and asked me … Continue reading Sew Perfectly Fine

Thrift Store Finds

September 12, 2020September 12, 2020 / KarenS. / 3 Comments

"Thrift is not an affair of the pocket, but an affair of character." ~ S. W. Strauss Photo by Tim Mossholder on Pexels.com I was raised on thrift stores, I'm raising my kids on thrift stores. Thrift stores. Consignment shops. Garage sales. Craigslist. Freecycle. Not that we don't also shop off-the-rack for new items, but … Continue reading Thrift Store Finds

The Book of What I Want to Know

August 29, 2020August 29, 2020 / KarenS. / Leave a comment

"I'm unpredictable, I never know where I'm going until I get there, I'm so random, I'm always growing, learning, changing, I'm never the same person twice. But one thing you can be sure of about me; is I will always do exactly what I want to do." ~ C. JoyBell C. Photo by Pixabay on … Continue reading The Book of What I Want to Know

Creating Doesn’t Have To Be Big

February 21, 2020February 21, 2020 / KarenS. / Leave a comment

"There is something in this world that every individual can do.  God has created all of us with something unique to contribute." ~ Linus Pauling As an all-or-nothing, go-BIG-or-go-home personality who HATES to start anything she cannot finish in the same sitting . . . . I am learning that letting my creativity flow does … Continue reading Creating Doesn’t Have To Be Big

Directionally Challenged

February 13, 2020February 10, 2020 / KarenS. / Leave a comment

"Blessed is she who saves furniture from dumpsters, for she shall embarrass her husband and children but have AMAZING projects." ~ Unknown This desk did not come from a dumpster.  It was actually given to me by a friend almost 20 years ago -- oh my gosh, has it been that long?!?!?!  For most of … Continue reading Directionally Challenged

So Much To Do, So Little Time

February 11, 2020February 9, 2020 / KarenS. / Leave a comment

"Lack of direction, not lack of time, is the problem.  We all have twenty-four hour days." ~ Zig Ziglar If I had a penny for every time I've been told, "I don't know how you get so much done!" -- I'd be a very rich woman!  It's really not rocket science, it's just planning. One … Continue reading So Much To Do, So Little Time

Sewing Lessons

February 9, 2020February 10, 2020 / KarenS. / 1 Comment

"There is no end to education.  It is not that you read a book, pass an examination, and finish with education.  The whole of life, from the moment you are born until the moment you die, is a process of learning." ~ Jiddu Krishnamurti I don't know everything and I'll be the first to admit … Continue reading Sewing Lessons

Rotisserie Chicken in Your Crockpot

January 21, 2020January 21, 2020 / KarenS. / Leave a comment

"I always think if you have to cook once, it should feed you twice." ~ Curtis Stone I like to be thrifty.  I like to cook thrifty.  Much like Mr. Stone's assessment above, I like to make meals that are available to be used in leftovers. So without further ado, we'll move on to the … Continue reading Rotisserie Chicken in Your Crockpot

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