Monthly Archives: August 2009
Forever Keepsakes
Recently I wrote an article for the Creative Chics blog about my bed cover. As I was in the process I looked around my room and realized how many “Forever Keepsakes” I have stored within my bedroom walls. I hope … Continue reading
Sunday Beauty
“Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.” ~ Margaret Wolfe Hungerford What are you finding beautiful today? (Photo uses Florabella Textures)
Smelling Pretty Amazing
This past few weeks my sewing room has been filled with the scent of lavender and eucalyptus as we have been busily putting together sachets for men and women. When Aria visited this past weekend, she walked in and exclaimed, … Continue reading
Sewing with Grandma
My granddaughter, Aria, has a fascination with my sewing room and all the tools in it. This past weekend was no exception. As soon as she bolted inside the house, she ran up to find me in my sewing room, … Continue reading
Table for Two Please
A small round table is the beginning of an intimate setting for two. In cleaning through items to downsize and retire, I found china that I purchased from Montgomery Wards for 50% off, I believe in was at least thirty … Continue reading
Handmade with Love
As many of you know I am retiring, downsizing and the sentimental memories flowing side of me are alive in a manner I have never experienced before in my life. So hopefully you will enjoy traveling down this journey of … Continue reading
America’s Favorite Pastime
Today we have another guest author, Kim Greiner, daughter of Mother Chic and sister to Deb and Julie. I have a confession to make. I wasn’t a baseball fan. Yes, that’s right; America’s favorite pastime was not mine. The game … Continue reading
What is Out Your Window?
I awoke Saturday morning at 7:00 a.m., an early Saturday time for me. There was a quiet calm, perhaps a peacefulness, as I lay there listening and could not hear a sound. Absolute silence and peace. Laying there, I took … Continue reading
Sunday Inspiration
“Let us be grateful to people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.” ~ Marcel Proust Who in your life is making you especially happy right now? (Photo uses Florabella Textures)
Creating Traditions in the Kitchen
My little granddaughter, Aria, LOVES to help me in the kitchen when she comes to visit. As soon as she sees me start to prepare the food, she says “can I help?” and before I have time to answer, she … Continue reading