Research shows that decorating your home early for Christmas and other holidays, makes people happier. I agree and love to put up our holiday decorations at the end of October. Bring on the holidays! If you are an early decorator, you are my people. For one thing, decorating takes me a couple weekends, in phases.Continue reading “Never too early…”
Category Archives: Design
Lume Exhibit
I love art and enjoy going to art museums and historical homes! As well as gardens and landscapes. I find the color and design inspirational and moving. For my birthday, I got tickets to the Newfields Indy Museum of Art Lume exhibit and it didn’t disappoint! The exhibit is interactive and a submersion in theContinue reading “Lume Exhibit”
Too soon?
I admit it, I’m that person. I decorate for seasons and holidays WAY before acceptable time. And guess what, I’m good with it! Christmas is up around November 1. Spring decor is up by March 1. And fall decorating is done and it’s August 6. It you are an early holiday decorator, you are myContinue reading “Too soon?”
Summer House Projects
An update on summer house projects and the commitment to putting holes in our walls… When the summer started, we made a list of house and family goals that we hoped to accomplish. Some of those goals included outside projects like fruit trees, a concrete pad, and patio updated. While some projects in the houseContinue reading “Summer House Projects”
Terrarium 101
Terrariums have become very popular over the past year or two. I love the look and the idea of having a little container of nature in my house. Succulents have become my favorite plants due to the fact that I can keep them alive and they are easy to care for. Terrariums are aContinue reading “Terrarium 101”
Snack Bar Take II
One of our summer projects was to work on a snack bar in our basement for the kids to use when they have friends over, for birthday parties, etc. After a lot of searching on Pinterest, a couple of simple ideas that were cost-effective came to mind. A simple bar, chairs, a mini-refrigerator, some paint,Continue reading “Snack Bar Take II”
Fair 2022
“I came, I saw, I conquered.” Jay Z Another 4-H Fair has come and gone, and we survived. We may not have conquered, but survival is the goal. The fair to me, singles that the summer is almost halfway done which is crazy, because I feel like summer has just started. Time flies… The boysContinue reading “Fair 2022”
Project Dresser
I love working on furniture. It was through my 4-H years that I was introduced to the home environment project that opened up this life-long hobby for me. I love finding vintage furniture and transforming it into something different, purposeful, and beautiful. I can see the possibilities by just looking at a piece of furniture. Continue reading “Project Dresser”
Happy Memorial Day
No blog post this week due to the holiday weekend. Hoping you have a restful and safe time with family and friends honoring those who served and gave their life. Freedom is the ability to live without fear. I’m sure we all feel fearful from time to time but looking back at historical photos andContinue reading “Happy Memorial Day”
Summer Goals 2022
Each summer I set out with a number of goals. Some are personal while others relate to our children/family as a whole. I am sure some people think I am crazy for even setting summer goals but I am a type-A person, routine, structured, highly self-motivated, and goal orientated. Goals help me grow as aContinue reading “Summer Goals 2022”