After five days of 7th graders, I was more than ready for the weekend. Mr. SP and I headed to the lake on Friday as soon as we both could leave work. We cruised for a while and then watched the sun go down while we had a picnic. It doesn’t get much better than…
Do you ever make somthing and then forget all about it? In the summer of 2007, I purchased Amy Butler’s In Stiches book and made several projects. This is a great book if you like to sew. Amy’s directions are easy to follow and her projects are super cute. I made this purse, carried it…
Getting a DVR has been the best thing to ever happen in my TV watching life. My favorite shows end up starting at 10 pm and I never can make it to the end. Sometimes I don’t make it to the beginning. The DVR means I can watch my shows when I want to watch them…
A couple of weeks ago I posted a list of things that I’d like to accomplish outside of our home to improve its curb appeal. I’ve been able to check everything off of my front porch list except the door and mail slot. I’m holding off on the mail slot because the Chippendale door just…
Yes, there are really walnut trees on Walnut Avenue. I snapped this photo in late July. It will be harvest time for walnuts before you know it. Mr. SP and I spent the day helping Mama on Saturday. He installed closet rods in three closets that my mom had constructed earlier this year and worked on…
Back in January we purchased a television that was too big to fit into our armoire. Mr. SP just happened to be in the process of crafting a cabinet that ended up working as TV table once he shortened the legs. We’ve enjoyed the new television but the blank wall behind it has driven me nuts. Before: Are…
I resisted looking at the latest Celebrate magazine for as long as I could stand it. I wanted to wait until much closer to fall but I finally gave in to temptation and spend a nice evening on the sofa perusing this issue. One recipe caught my eye immediately. I love an easy recipe and Breakfast…
It’s party time over at Amanda’s blog, Serenity Now. The topic for this month’s “Dishing It” party is Summer Rewind. Summer can never last long enough for me. I love hot weather, I love being outside, and I love being out of school. I’m back in school now, a week ahead of any other school…
Flowers on the table are a simple pleasure that I enjoy. It’s been so hot this summer that I haven’t done many arrangements for the house. I’ve found that simple and easy is what works best for me. Petunias look bright and cheerful. I doubt that these will last long! Last week I had Crepe…
I love the look of plant markers and made a set of Stamped Metal Plant Markers to label herbs in my herb garden. The metal and wire used to make these is galvanized, so these markers won’t rust and can be used for years to come. How to Make the Plant Markers To make these…
Happy Weekend! Mr. SP left work early yesterday so that we could spend the evening together on the lake. It’s so nice to go when the water is smooth and there are few boats out and about. We cruised around for a couple of hours and then had a picnic next to the mountains while…