"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
Crafting/Sewing
Repurposing the Door
"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
"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
"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
"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
"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
"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
"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
"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
"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
The Road Back Home 