A Wish For You

In this time of holiday cheer, I’d like to take a moment to thank you, dear readers. It is humbling that so many of you want to read my ramblings, and take the time to comment. I am very grateful for each of you, those who only read, those who do the projects I offer …

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Ideas for the Last Minute

I'm taking a step back for a time, so I looked to the archives of past posts for some ideas that you may have missed, or for new readers to see. I have over 1800 posts, categorized on the sidebar, so you can always browse for more ideas. I've picked out some fun posts from past …

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Sunday Chat – Cactus, Leftovers and Wildlife

Are you enjoying this Thanksgiving Weekend and beginning of the holiday season? I sure am! This weekend, my Thanksgiving cactus burst into bloom all over. I think these blooms are so interesting, with their shapes that make me think of little rockets. The plant has blooms all over, most are red. On the other side, …

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Happy Thanksgiving!

It is Thanksgiving day! With the parades in the morning, football all afternoon, good food to celebrate, time with My Sweet Babboo, and all the anticipation for the holidays and gatherings to come, it is my favorite day of the year. I love the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. It is a tradition to watch it …

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Sunday Chat – Home and Garden

So much to catch up on today! Get comfortable and enjoy a long and picture heavy post. Cooler weather is supposed to come in this week, and I am hoping for more seasonal temperatures, but where has the month gone?! It is turkey time around here, the wild kind. These guys have nothing to worry …

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July 4th Inspiration

It is July 4th weekend, time to celebrate our independence and our patriotism. Tomorrow will be filled with family, friends and picnics, cooking out, fireworks, and enjoying our freedom. Today, I have some ideas to inspire you to sew and create with tablescapes, free quilting and table runner patterns, stamping and other patriotic ideas. I'll …

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Valentine Fun

Since I have been working on donating and clearing out my tablescaping and crafting areas, I have taken at least 8 boxes to the thrift store. And, I resisted going inside! I donated most of my Valentine stuff, like red candleholders with little heart cutouts, and more, and I had just decided not to put …

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Happy New Year 2023

I didn't get a tablescape done in time for this post, so here is my Japanese Inspired Tablescape from my New Year post in 2020, along with recipes. Everything on the table except the flowers and napkins came from my thrift store and estate sale excursions. I love these lacquer dishes and they blend nicely …

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Christmas Wishes

On this Christmas Day, I want to wish you joy and peace, with love and laughter of family and friends. A wish for all my readers, no matter where you live or what your faith, of health and happiness on this day and every day. I wrote these wishes in 2016, republished them in 2020 …

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At the Last Minute

Are you ready for the holiday? I am done with all I intend to do. The decorating is done, cookies baked, cards mailed, gifts bought and wrapped. The veranda got a wreath, but I never got to the arrangements I thought I'd do. No one comes up here so I just wasn't motivated. I have …

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