Good morning. Let's start off the day with a nice photo of the pear tree in bloom. I went out when the sun came out earlier in the week to get a better shot of the lovely white flowers with the mountain background. It is something to help your mood this morning as we all …
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Spring Projects
With the warming weather, I think many of us get a bit of cabin fever, wanting to do some outdoor activities and spring projects. I thought it was time to hang a Spring Wreath. I made this one a few years ago, and it is still looking good. Spring is a nice time to send …
Spring MINIs Drive
This past weekend, we led a drive for our MINI club. Several last minute cancellations meant we had fewer cars than usual for the drive, but we still had a nice time. We met at a local brewery for lunch, lining up together as we like to do. I don't care for beer but that …
March Madness Drive
Cabin fever has caught hold in all our car clubs, and with the warming weather, more drives are happening. The first one of the season for the British Car Club had us meeting in west Asheville for a drive north. That's our red MINI on the left. It counts as British for this club, and …
Springtime Table and More
Spring is still almost a week away, officially, but the warmer days seem to be here. Time for a springtime table to brighten up meal time. I looked in my stash of quilts and realized I have very little in the way of square table toppers. Mostly I make longer runners for the larger table …
Springtime Tablescapes for Two
Staying at home means making more meals in the kitchen and on the grill. Setting a pretty table helps raise spirits, and eating outside is a nice change as the weather gets warmer. So, I set a lovely but simple table to enjoy a warm evening. My Sweet Babboo grilled some pork chops and we …
National Craft Month
March is National Craft Month, so let's get our crafting smocks on, fire up the sewing machines, and have some fun for spring! Today I have gathered some of my spring inspired projects and some really great deals for you. First up, paint a watering can to hang in your garden with my Watering Can …
Springtime Tablescape
Springtime seems to be coming early this year with warm days, brighter sunshine, and early flowers blooming. This was the inspiration for a table with sunshine and springtime flowers, and one day blog hop. Once again, I wanted to do this table with only what I had on hand, using the elements in a new …
April in the Garden – Planting pots and photographing flowers
Lots of activity this past week in the garden, get ready for a long and picture heavy post to enjoy! I will be resting today after a busy week last week, and getting ready for a crazy busy week ahead. I hope you enjoy the prolific blooms around our place, starting with the tulips. Almost …
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Stamping for Spring
It is time to make a few cards for Easter and springtime, so I pulled out some of my stamping supplies. I had watched a video about windows in cards and was inspired to do one. I chose a large stamp with rabbits on it for the window, and punched out a scallop shape on …