Thursday, October 31, 2013
Apricot-lime Shrimp
Monday, October 28, 2013
Did you get my text?
Thursday, October 24, 2013
Get stubborn stains out of your linens!
Here is a tablecloth I bought for 50 cents since it had a couple of stains.
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Pumpkins, cucumbers and pickles?
So what does cucumbers and pickles have to do with pumpkins?
Nothing really, but when you have a farm, it just might be related. At least
that is the case with the Long and Scott Farm in Zellwood, Florida. We went
there to get fresh corn and some pumpkins. Loved this sign that greets you.
Thursday, October 17, 2013
Pin Junkie Blogiversary Party!
Friday, October 11, 2013
Ringing in Fall
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
Sour Cream Coffee Cake
Need a moist and delicious coffee cake, then you should consider this sour cream coffee cake. I needed to send some good to my husband's office and I picked this. It was a hit, they loved it.
Sunday, October 6, 2013
A Strange Place to Find a Sea Shell
I usually find my sea shells at the beach like everyone else, right? However, do you have any idea where this one is? Stumped? Well, it certainly surprised me. It is hanging, but where?
Monday, September 30, 2013
It's National Cookie Day !
What a great day to celebrate - National Cookie Day! Who doesn't like cookies, they are awesome! Although I love most desserts, a good cookie will win me over every time. I don't make many cookies these days, but use to when the kids were little. One of their favorites was gingerbread cookies. This recipe is from my Grandmother and every time I look at her recipe, I just laugh. She lists the ingredients, in most cases, but no directions. Most of her recipes are this way. You really hope you can figure them out.
Not only do I have her recipe, but also the bowl she used to mix them in.
Fall reminds me of stews
Now that fall is officially here and the weather has turned cooler, well maybe not everywhere, still warm here in southern Florida, it is time for stew.
My husband craves Brunswick stew. He loves this stuff. His brother lives in Georgia and when we go there, we have to stop at every BBQ stand to try their Brunswick stew. Some are better than others. Last month when we were visiting my son, my husband was looking through a new cookbook and found this Brunswick stew recipe. That meant that I had to make it.
Thursday, September 26, 2013
BBQ Pork Sandwiches
A few years ago I was watching the Food network and Paula Deen was making these BBQ pork sandwiches. I made them for my husband - and the rest is history!
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
Fall Candle Vase from a Wicker Lamp
The other day as I was cleaning and found the wicker base and had an idea. I found some brown spray paint. I got so excited that I forgot to take a before picture. While the paint was drying, I headed to A. C. Moore for a couple of items.
Friday, September 13, 2013
Free Rocking Chairs
My neighbor across the street put out these rocking chairs. I went to put out some garbage and wow there they were. I got so excited, I ran over there and my neighbor happened to be out. Can I have those? Of course, they had bought new ones. They needed some repairs.
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Burlap covered vases
So this post is about creating the vases for this "fall" centerpiece.
Thursday, September 5, 2013
Our passion for cookies!
Ree's Brown Sugar Oatmeal Lace Cookies Double Chocolate Cookies
Monday, September 2, 2013
Making the bathroom shine! Cleaning Tips!
My daughter is actually outside LA near Burbank. You may know if you follow me that she just moved here. She was staying at a friends home while the hardwood floors were being refinished. Last Friday(week from Friday) was the first night that she actually stayed in the house when I arrived. Boxes were everywhere but we did have beds. Finding towels the next morning was something else!
Sunday, August 25, 2013
Paper Doillies, Burlap and Lace
I was cleaning up my dining room table where I have a tendency to place project or potential project materials. More on this table than I care to show you!
But as I began to organize, these paper lace doilies caught my eye. What could I do with them? Flowers? Ta Da!
Thursday, August 22, 2013
Leaping Lizards!
Monday, August 19, 2013
Sensational Sweet and Sour Meatballs
The first year I made them for our Christmas party, they were gone almost immediately. The recipe makes around 80 meatballs so I thought it would be enough with all of the other food. Last year I doubled the recipe and still they were asking for more. I guess I will triple the recipe this year. lol!
Saturday, August 17, 2013
Super Sunday Sync #49
Hello everyone! I want to thank Dawn and Kera for allowing me to Guest Host
this weeks Super Sunday Sync #49. It is certainly a pleasure to be here
and I hope you will join the party!
Let's Get the Party Started!!
Friday, August 2, 2013
Will I ever get this couch slipcover done?
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
Linkin with my Ladies - Thursday Hop #26
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Wednesday, July 24, 2013
Linkin with my Ladies - Thursday Hop #25
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Welcome to week #25 of the "Linkin with my ladies" Thursday Hop!
Preserving shabby wooden treasures!
It may be only in hot and humid climates like here in Florida, but wood can dry out easily and if neglected too long, they will crack. (Especially pieces that I use outdoors.) Now this might be a good thing, but not for vintage tools. At least that's my opinion. Here are two tools that could use some TLC.
Sunday, July 21, 2013
Almond Pudding Loaf
Thursday, July 18, 2013
Too Much Rain?
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop 97
Welcome to Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop 97. I am so thrilled to be co-hosting with Katie and Angel. What a great place for sharing your creative designs, recipes, tidbits, and other amazing ideas with your fellow bloggers.
Please come and join the party. Make new friends or reconnect with old ones. Hope to see you there!
Linkin with my ladies - Thursday Hop!
Monday, July 15, 2013
Spots on your brushed nickel faucets?
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
Linkin with my ladies - Thursday Hop!
Tuesday, July 9, 2013
MY WV Surprise!
After a few days I get a call, would you like some chairs. Well of course. There were also three lamps. I will take anything. lol! I said, bring what you can. Here is what he brought me.
Monday, July 8, 2013
How NOT to Paint Decals
This watering can had some rust but since I was going to paint it, it didn't matter.
Wednesday, July 3, 2013
Linkin with my ladies - Thursday Hop!
I am so excited to be joining with these awesome ladies for this week's Thursday link up. We hope you will stop by and join us and connect with some new ladies. See you there!
Welcome to week #22 of the "Linkin with my ladies" Thursday Hop!
Tuesday, July 2, 2013
Easy Cherry Squares
Saturday, June 29, 2013
Guest Host at Super Sunday Sync #42
Hello everyone! I want to thank Dawn and Kera for allowing me to co-host this weeks Super Sunday Sync #42. It is certainly a pleasure to be here and I hope you will join us in making this the biggest linkup yet!
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Thursday, June 27, 2013
4th of July Garland
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Gecko Suns on a Watering Can
So what about the gecko? I am getting to that!
Thursday, June 20, 2013
Childhood Possessions
I placed some items in the top of the box that I have collected over the years - small mirror, gloves that were mine, shoe pin cushion, little iron pitcher, pearls, and a photo of me at 6 months. Notice the lack of hair. Didn't have much until I was 2 and then it came in curly and is still that way.
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Life is a cup to be filled, not drained!
Sunday, June 9, 2013
Supporting Operation Smile
As you may already know I am a retired college professor
and between my husband and I we have 6 college graduates and
several grandchildren who are nearing college age. As a parent and professor I
was constantly reminded of the huge cost that students
incur when buying their text books. If any of you are parents or even
students, I’m sure you can relate. Well, for a nominal advertising fee I
have been asked to endorse a program being offered by CampusBookRentals and I have agreed. This post was written by me and all opinions are 100% mine.
While they have an excellent web site and there are
great advantages to renting from them;
such as
- saving 40-90% off of bookstore prices
- saving 40-90% off of bookstore prices
- free shipping both ways
- allowing you to highlight in
the textbook
- and flexible renting periods,
I want to focus on two items of note. The first and very important is
that they partner with Operation Smile.
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
Hubby's Birthday Cake
Yesterday was my husband's birthday. We do not get much into gifts these days, but I wanted to do something special - make him a cake. His favorite is devil's food with chocolate butter cream frosting. Nothing fancy! But what to put on top?
Sunday, June 2, 2013
Guest Post: Going Retro
Going Retro!
In home décor retro is the new 'now.' Even if your home has all the mod
cons, latest gadgetry and shiny new furniture you can add a touch of vintage
warmth to any room. You have great freedom of choice in your particular decade
of retro, with everything from the 1920s to the 1980s making a comeback in
interior design and on the catwalk alike. You can choose to remodel the entire
room, or just add touches of retro glamour here and there to hint at homage to
days gone by.Wednesday, May 29, 2013
My Framed "B" with Handmade Decorative Trim
Here is my finished "B" frame, but it did not look like this when I purchased it.
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Before and After Wednesday Feature!
My little yard stick stool was definitely a before and after piece.
Monday, May 20, 2013
Upcycle Projects
This first set is for the birds. Won't they like this for a house?
Sunday, May 19, 2013
Lovely Magnolias
Friday, May 17, 2013
Vintage Picture Framed
I had this frame but it was not large enough to fit any of these pictures. So I decided to make a copy of one of them and reduce it to fit. (Actually I had my husband do it at work, great color copier)
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