There has been a lot of news about the wildfires in Texas. Bastrop County was hit hard by the fires and while that particular area was ravaged last week, it was reported that there were 11 other fires burning within our state at the same time. Extreme drought conditions and winds have plagued the whole [...]
My mouth begins to water and I get this urge to run toward objects that are rusty (big shock!!!) galvanized or made of zinc. I’m quite fond of copper too. But lately, zinc…oh my, it just makes me swoon. Especially if it’s dripping with some lovely powdery patina. Yum! Goodness you’d think I was talking [...]
Are you supposed to wish someone a happy St. Patrick’s Day even if your not Irish? it’s possible that there is a drip of Irish blood in me…that’s what was overheard in my youth, but it’s never been confirmed. So there’s not much excited around our home on this “lucky” day. But I do love [...]
Saturday’s should not begin a 5:30 am… but mine did because my track star son had to be at school for a track meet today. That means momma gets to take him I’ll miss this someday. since I’m up…might as well make… A little breakfast…{Easy Veggie Omelet} 1 tsp 2 eggs beaten salt pepper 1/4 [...]
Frrah.gil.lee I’m I the only one laughing? It wasn’t from Italy. LOL…it’s from that silly movie “The Christmas Story” never mind…if I have to explain it, then it’s not so funny! but it is…because that was the first thought that ran through my head when Riley (DD) brought in the mail. Second thought was…did I [...]
very belated…yet very heartfelt “THANK YOU” MIKE & SALLY @ NIGHT OWL CRAFTWORKS Several months ago (((blush))) I entered and contest and I won the items in the photo above. Yes! I am just now getting around to sharing this wonderful news with you? Yes! I am ashamed of myself. But…in my defense I was [...]
Again we woke to icy roads, gray skies and sleet pelting my skylight. Another day in paradise…just a frame of mind right? What to do to keep from going bonkers when you know you are stuck in the house… Going to “Etsy” and looking for fun things to style up my walls sounds fun! Let’s [...]
My love for salvage will never fade and my house has reached the limit of my hoarding capabilities. This is not news to my family as they have suffered tolerated my exuberance for vintage treasures for more than thirty years. I have mentioned more than a few times that it is indeed time to clean [...]
But of course…What are we trading? The practice of bartering began long before my time; once a form of payment for needed services or products that a person might not have cash for but they certainly had something that could be used for payment. It’s is interesting to see that since our economy began is [...]
When life gives you lemons….make lemonade But when you mess up your wire order and receive 12 rolls of the wrong gauge, what is a person to do? Well of course I immediately ordered the right gauge of wire… Then I listed my mistake on Etsy under the supply category, surely someone else might need [...]
With so many beautiful choices it’s not hard to see why wall crosses make wonderful gifts for any occasion. Great for bridal showers and wedding gifts, a wall cross is gender friendly, making them a perfect gift for the happy couple. One that will serve as a reminder of their special day for many years. [...]
There’s no question about it…I love crosses. Not just for it’s symbolism of salvation, but because of the diversity of designs and I truly believe that each one tells a story. You ask anyone who collects crosses and they will tell you where they bought it, found it, received it and from who and what [...]
Believe it or not the holidays are upon us. With only one week to go before we slide into October we are doing the happy dance. I’m not one to wonder where this year as gone to. It is perfectly clear to me that this body of mine has no concept of time. The only [...]