Quite the stormy week around here… We began with a delayed school opening on Monday. Then the big storm hit Wednesday night and school was called off for Thursday. The kids (and the dog) were in the backyard playing in the snow by 8:30 am. Rosie could have stayed out there all day! And I…
If you have read my blog lately, you know that we are fully renovating our kitchen. The layout is almost complete and we are about the order the cabinets…that is – after I can commit to the sizes of the appliances. As you can see, we currently have a wall oven (that we never even…
Here is a room that I have only shared in bits and pieces… Our Billiard Room – AKA Game Room: I took this picture from the “spot” I sit and sip my tea most mornings after the kids have left for school. Recently, my dear blogger friend, Amanda from Dixie Delights invited readers to submit their “spot”…
It’s that in-between stage where the Christmas decor is down but I haven’t yet decided what to do this time of year. What better time to experiment with my fireplace mantel! Let’s look back at my mantel decorated in 4 different warm weather themes: (Please click the link below each photo to take you to…
Yesterday we received our first significant snowfall of 2015. And Rosie couldn’t wait to bolt outside and do the “Crazy Dog Run”around the yard. A great reminder to live each day with passion. “We have a finite amount of time. Whether short or long, it doesn’t matter. Life is to be lived.” – Randy Pausch…
Thank you to everyone who shared their thoughts on my recent post – Hardwood in the Kitchen…Yay or Nay? You were all so helpful and brought up many good points to help with my flooring decision. As always, I really appreciate all of your comments and great advice! And what was my decision, you ask? Well,…