Design

Spring Break

Well, for many colleges, this week marks spring break which seems to have come so soon. Midterms were last week, most colleges and universities are 1/2 done with their academic semester. Time flies! Ironic that spring break started with a snow/ice storm this past Friday. But that is Indiana weather at its best. Blink andContinue reading “Spring Break”

Spring Cleaning of the Soul

This past Wednesday was Ash Wednesday which kicks off the season of Lent. Lent is observed in many Christian religions as a time to reflect upon our faith-based relationships; reflect on our own deeper purpose and connection to faith; and also the suffering and strife that was observed during this time Biblically. Because of theseContinue reading “Spring Cleaning of the Soul”

Sunday

We have been up since 12 am with a 2 year old who didn’t adjust well to her new bedroom. Long, very long night. Now at 7:20 am, I finally got her to sleep. I’m sure most parents can feel our pain and sleep deprivation. Today, we will rest. Today, we will move slowly andContinue reading “Sunday”

Never too early…

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…”

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”