Tag Archives: freda marie
Welcome to My Kitchen
As a senior citizen I cook minimally compared to the nurturing years of having children at home for multiple meals each day. My focus used to be space to work on the counter tops, practical was the essence of the … Continue reading
Join Us at the Art Festival
Hey everyone! Well it is finally here, our first art festival selling our own stuff. We are nervous, excited, and working down to the very last minute to get everything done for Saturday morning. Please cross your fingers and pray … Continue reading
Apartment 309
My apartment is located in a building with 144 units for independent seniors. I do not have direct access to an outside door but the apartment is rather like a hotel with lots and lots of amenities around the building … Continue reading
Apartment Living
Here is the new apartment, empty and waiting for my household goods to be delivered. In a couple of weeks I hope to show you the progress I have made making this small apartment home. It will be a lot … Continue reading
Chics Tile Project
Want to dress up a patio, you should consider putting ceramic tile on the floor. My concrete patio was built with a spacer right down the middle of the 16×20 slab of concrete. Half of the patio is under the … Continue reading
One Door Closes, Another Opens
Sometimes we are so busy looking at the door that is closing, we fail to see the door that is opening. Not sure who coined this phrase but how true it is. My family and friends are surprised how joyfully … Continue reading
A Picture is Worth A Thousand Words
Express yourself on your walls? Yes, your pictures more often than not express the inner person as well as compliment the room’s decor. Personally I love warm earthy colors in the rooms where I entertain because they create a cozy … Continue reading
Whipping
Deb and I will be showing items on September 26th at a local art festival here in the KC area. I decided I needed to “whip” out a few last minute things that were geared towards the early fall we … Continue reading
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
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