Hubby thinks I’m crazy and now is questioning his own sanity. With duct tape in hand he spins me around like a mummy. I can barely move. My breathing is shallow and I’m overheating in my suit of duct tape. But I know the end …
From the minute I brought her home, she was surrounded in pink. It wasn’t until this year she declared her love for blue. So with a heavy heart I painted her room a pretty blue. Yes, I know she is growing up but I still …
I love doilies, so sweet, so feminine, so nostalgic. I just added some doilies and lace trim to sell on my etsy shop so stop by and see what’s new in the store. And here’s a tip. I should be adding more …
Inspired by my friend Angela, I set up some summer tours for kiddos. And our first tour was a big success. While other families were turned away because of the rain, we got VIP treatment and were lucky enough to have Stuart Olson of Olson …
Okay, I know you think I’ve lost it. But this really works. It’s finding simple solutions in this complex world like this make me extremely happy. Awhile back when I was getting the studio ready, I researched creative solutions to lighting problems. Thanks to youtube …
It was a long weekend but we got the coop done. Our kiddos are always bored to death when we work on our projects. After building a fence the weekend before and then the coop, I think next weekend we will take it easy and …
Lucky hubby has his birthday every year during Memorial weekend. I tease him that he doesn’t get a birthday, it’s more like a birthweek, or birthweekend. Needless to say, we love to celebrate it with him and enjoy making him feel special. This year we …
The carnival was so much fun! I created this simple photo booth with a few props, a few sheets and a hula hoop. It was great fun and the kiddos seemed to love it. This photo booth idea would be a fantastic experience for a …
Ah, it’s carnival time! Can you smell the popcorn? Hear the Wurlitzer organ playing, or taste the sweetness of cotton candy melting on the tip of your tongue? I’m a very lucky girl who is putting together a creative photo booth for the guests. I’m …
Our girls are getting bigger and a bit awkward looking. They went from this to this: They are learning to fly and even fly out of their brooder at night. So now is the time for me to get the coop ready. We’ve decided to …
Sometimes I’m lucky enough to experience a magical day. I’ve been friends with these ladies since our oldest children attended preschool together, five years now. We each have two children and right now our youngest all go to different schools so it’s wonderful when they …
Yep it’s National Teacher Appreciation Week. One of my most caring friends Kim called and reminded me. She asked what I was doing…and my mind went blank. So off to the nursery I went! Who doesn’t like pretty flowers right? I decided to go to …
The deep roots of yesteryear draws me closer. With the sound of crunching gravel beneath my feet I explore the beauty of the gardens. Song birds perform a chorus among the tree canopy while native blooms flaunt their vibrant hues. Here there are no pending …
We finally did it! After months of researching, talking to chicken owners, and debating coop designs, we added three baby chicks to our human flock. Let me present to you, Batty (aka Bat Girl), Honey, and Eve. These messy girls are such little dears. I’m …