enjoying a relaxed cottage style life
As Fresh as Lavender and Lemons For many of us, our budgets are getting tighter and tighter. We watch the sales papers for deals at the market and at department stores. Stretching our spending dollars has become an important part of our life - similar to the frugal days during World War II. Rekindling 'Victory Gardens' has come back into … [Read more...]
Cottage Style I love cozy round tables in a room, especially near a couch or two chairs...they invite an amiable atmosphere for two to sit together to enjoy each other's company. I love the Romantic Cottage style of my green room, the room I often refer to as my retreat. There I have my grandmother's couch, … [Read more...]
What to do When Would you do anything for your children? Sure, you would. As mothers we typically do our best for our family - take care of their needs. While talking to my newly married daughter about things in general, I mentioned my blog's new look and upcoming posts. She then asked if I would do a post on doing household cleaning chores. … [Read more...]
I shared with you last week, that now is the time for me to resupply our home with bath towels. After searching for information on buying towels, I began my search and settled on two options. I decided to purchase my towels online because good stores are over an hour away from our home. Knowing what I was looking for (GSM rating), I selected … [Read more...]
I have an old monthly calendar that lists the traditional sales for each month of the year. Despite the fact that you can find items for sale generally throughout the year, you can still find what Department stores traditionally call their 'White Sale'. In 1828, John Wanamaker, founder of the Wanamaker Department stores in Philadelphia decreed … [Read more...]
The PantryA while back, I shared with you that I have multiple personalities.I gave these personalities character – one of them is my MonkPersonality. I love organization, a little on the OCD side. However,I also deal with Scarlet – I will put that off until tomorrow…etc.You can read more here – just for fun!January is my month to organize … [Read more...]
It’s A Jungle Out ThereIt’s a jungle out theredisorder and confusion everywhereno one seems to carebut I do Hey, who’s in charge here!I have the Monk theme running through my mind now as I contemplate tackling the jungle that once was my garden.the before - in the background a wall of weeds, wisteria andtree seedlingsI can't tell you how many … [Read more...]
I am living my dream. Blessed with a wonderful husband I call Dearest and three amazing children, plus an awesome son-in-law, I find joy in creating a Delightsome life for us all. Now an 'Empty Nester', I find my passions in decorating, gardening, crafting, cooking and woven throughout the fabric of my life is my faith in God and my LORD Jesus Christ. Click here to contact me.
