I’m back….back in the saddle again!! (I’m singing, are you??) I got a good report from the PT on Friday and got the go ahead to resume normal activity. I raced home, got my racket, and spent the evening on the tennis court with Mr. SP. It felt good to take out some frustrations on…
It’s been a while since I’ve had a chance to go shopping other than to the grocery store. I popped into an antique store in Appomattox this weekend and found three things that just had to come home with me. I love the unique shape and color of this $5.00 planter. I have one other…
A few weeks ago I found an enchilada casserole recipe that I hadn’t made in a long time. I marked the recipe as “good” so I thought I’d try it again. After this go around, I’ll change its mark to “great!” Smothered Enchiladas 2 lb ground beef 1 pkg taco seasoning mix 1 (4.5 oz) can…
Mr. SP worked really hard this past weekend to get our new door installed. We are both happy that this project is finally complete. The top of the door has an interchangeable panel that can either be a screen or glass. It’s still stinking hot here, so for now we have the screen in place. …
Labor Day weekend’s weather has been perfect: blue skies, cool temperatures, warm sun, and low humidity. Have you been able to really enjoy this beautiful weather? We have, but not like I expected to enjoy it. I’ve been trying to mentally make lemonade because my back has thrown lemons at me. I broke down last week and…
I’ve been thinking about a new storm door for my house for a long, long time. I finally decided on a Chippendale door that I’ve noticed is very popular in my town. It could be popular elsewhere and I’ve just not noticed. I took a walk one afternoon this week and used it as an…
I know that fall is truly on the way when Osage Orange gets its fruit. I keep my eye on a few trees on public property in my town and when the time is right, I take a few fruits for decorating. This brain-like fruit is a real conversation starter and it makes a perfect…
I glammed up a plastic, throw-away urn from a church basement into a cute vase for fall with scrapbook paper and Mod Podge. This urn most likely originally held funeral flowers. The materials list for this project is short and sweet: Scrapbook paper Mod Podge Foam brush Scissors Start by cutting scrapbook paper into small…
Kate of Centsational Girl is hosting a “Where Do You Blog?” party. I thought that it would be fun to join in the fun. I blog in a small bedroom that serves as our home office. This room is kind of a catch-all room. It houses our computer, Mr. SP’s desk, two file cabinets, a…
I recently posted about making something and then forgetting all about it. I thought I’d share a few more things that I made from Amy Butler’s In Stitches book back in 2007. I love these place mats but rarely used them because Mr. SP and I eat on the sofa while we watch TV. Isn’t…
A few weeks ago I posted a list of things that I wanted to accomplish on the side entrance to our home before fall. This list was pretty short: find or make a planter box for the new porch landing, install a new hose holder, and build a path from the sidewalk to our hose….
I’ve had this recipe in my files for a long time and hadn’t made it in recent years. I made this last week for Mr. SP and I to enjoy on our Friday night picnic at the lake. This makes a great side salad for a cookout or a nice main dish for a vegetarian…