Laundry Drying Rack DIY After dropping off my two big kids at school I drove the same way I always do. Like a beacon in the night this bright yellow gift shone from afar. Of course I drove straight over and rescued this abandoned crib from the fate of the dump. Neighbors eyeballing me like I was a lunatic. The next day I went back and picked up the mattress because it was still there and I couldn't just leave it all alone! (you saw it last week in the race is on) I'm kind of a sidewalk ... continue reading...
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Where We Hunt: Antiques Week – Round Top/Warrenton
Tips For Round Top Antiques Week So glad you joined us for week ten, the final week of our Where We Hunt series. I saved the best spot for last! Antiques Week happens twice a year in Round Top Texas and some of the smaller surrounding towns. Towns like Warrenton, Burton and Carmine. Most people around these parts have at least heard of it, if not gone themselves. I believe we all don't know how lucky we are to live in such close proximity to one of the best antique/junk/vintage shows in ... continue reading...
The Race is On
We are a Nascar family. My husband was introduced to the sport years and years ago by my dad. They have enjoyed many a car race together. The races never fail to entertain - who gets the pole, what's the point structure this season, who wrecked who, did they pass inspection? It is a regular soap opera for men. No lie. I will have to admit it has sucked me in as well. My boys now watch a little bit, not as much as Daddy though. They all, however, are intrigued by cars. My husband is teaching them ... continue reading...
Junkyard Art
My major in college was Industrial Distribution. What is that you ask? Basically it is an engineering business degree. Sounds odd I'm sure for an artsy type girl. Anyway, one of my favorite classes was fluid dynamics. I'm sure this is the perfect opportunity to insert some kind of bar/drinking college joke, but I will pass. This really was a class I took and I really did like it. In our lab we had this large board with all kinds of tubes, valves and switches. There were other variables like ... continue reading...
Where We Hunt: Junk Yards
Welcome to week 9 of our series, Where We Hunt. One more week to go as we reveal our secrets, tips and favorite spots to hunt for the best junk around. Join us next Friday for the last hot spot and a SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT! This week we explore junk yards! Sounds like an obvious spot for junk right? I'm sure the owners of these establishments would much rather I refer to them by their proper name, Auto Salvage Yards. Sounds way more fancy. Now, this little gem of a hunting ground is a ... continue reading...
Goodbye My Dear Friend
Today I am not writing about decorating or junking or painting. Today I am hoping you will humor me as I pay a small tribute to my dear friend and companion, my dog Rusty. Todd and I got Rusty for Valentine's Day 1998, he was six weeks old. Rusty had a rough start. He was a pound puppy, a straight up mutt. He had kennel cough, pneumonia and distemper. Dogs don't usually live through stuff like that. The pound told us we could bring him back and trade him in. He already had our hearts ... continue reading...
A Rock and A Hard Place
Whenever I am working on a project that needs painting or has a saw involved my "workspace" is the porte-cochere between my house and our guest house. The guest house was a garage in it's past life, before we bought our house and turned it into a retreat for company. That means we don't have a garage. A lovely covered drive through makes due for our impromptu workshop. Working in the shade of this space, enjoying the breeze that blows through, listening to music while my kids ride bikes around ... continue reading...
Where We Hunt: Garage Sales
Ahhh...the most obvious of all hunting grounds for purveying goods. Here are a few tips that hopefully are new to you! Here are my who, what, when and where of garage sale shopping Who - What kind of shopper are you? There are many varieties in the yard sale world. If you aren't having luck, you may need to change who you are as a shopper. If you don't dig around, start trying. If you slowly look at everything and talk forever to the hosts, maybe you are taking too long and would find more if ... continue reading...
Jam Tarts: A British Tea Time Treat
British Jam Tart Recipe We really love going to the movies. Well, all of us except my husband...but that is another story. I took the kids to see Paddington a few weeks ago. It was a cute movie about the unintentionally mischievous bear of the famous children's books. We all enjoyed it. Out of the gate the whole movie had me thinking about my grandmother, who I call Neena. She was brought to my mind by the common love she shares with Paddington Bear. They both adore Orange Marmalade. While ... continue reading...
Saving For Later
I'm a saver. Not necessarily in the good money kind of way. Not in the hoarder way either. I'm the kind that buys a new outfit and saves it till I have somewhere important to wear it. I save my favorite scrapbook paper and stickers till the perfect project comes along. I save scripture verses for posts I haven't written yet, but just know they'll be exactly right someday. Good china - safely tucked away in the cabinet. Reserved for holiday use. What in the world am I waiting for? Lately I ... continue reading...
