"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
Renovation
Old House Adventures – Pantry (1)
Renovating not only restores the house, but restores the story of the home and the neighborhood." ~ Unknown Photo by Ylanite Koppens on Pexels.com I love old houses, it’s no secret. From a very young age I have loved old houses — the history, the architecture, the memories that have taken place inside the walls. … Continue reading Old House Adventures – Pantry (1)
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
10 minutes
"You can do so much in 10 minutes time. Ten minutes, once gone, are gone for good." ~ Ingvar Kamprad Photo by Suzy Hazelwood on Pexels.com Time is something we all have in common, every single one of us. 365 days a year. 52 weeks in a year. 24 hours in a day. 7 days … Continue reading 10 minutes
Life Goes On
Photo by Akil Mazumder on Pexels.com While we had to take a moment out of our regular life, for the crackpot warning yesterday . . . life does go on. Today is Mabon or the autumnal equinox. See my IG account (to the right and scroll down) for a list of things to do today … Continue reading Life Goes On
When the storms come. . .
“When the storm has passed, put your energy into rebuilding your life, don’t waste time looking back.” Leon Brown We’ve had some gnarly storms blow thru in the past year that I’ve been here. Last year, the winds were so fierce it took out two panels of my privacy fence. Last week, the rains were … Continue reading When the storms come. . .
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
Weekend reads
"You only get one life. It's actually your duty to live it, as fully as possible." Living life fully isn't always about being on the go. There are times that it is more important to slow down, and relish those things around us . . .loved ones we don't see often, memories we'll cherish, sights … Continue reading Weekend reads
Of Pools and Tents
When you're the one-woman renovating team. . .things go slow sometimes. Pools When I bought the Alabama house, there was an above-ground pool in the back yard. Woo hoo said everyone! Except me. Ummm. . .guys? The house was vacant for 10 years. Therefore the pool was neglected for 10 years. No cover. Not cleaned. … Continue reading Of Pools and Tents
The Road Back Home 