Who doesn’t love a good before and after makeover project? I recently gave a thrifted stool a new life with paint and a fun stenciled top. Let’s take a look at this stool’s before picture. The stool had never been painted and had a slightly warped top, but since it was quite sturdy, I…
Last weekend I had so much fun pulling out my Easter boxes and decorating my home for the season. My kitchen table was one spot that didn’t get a decoration over the weekend. While browsing the latest Southern Living on Sunday night, I spotted a centerpiece made for a children’s table that I loved. After…
I recently was the winner of a PetBox for Sherman at one of my favorite blogs, Serenity Now. When I entered, I had my fingers crossed because I knew Sherman would love to receive a box like the one Amanda’s dogs enjoyed. What is PetBox? It’s a monthly subscription service that delivers a box of…
Have you started to decorate for Easter? This weekend I pulled out my Easter boxes and got a good start. After the cold winter we’ve had, it’s nice to make the house look like spring even if it is not quite warm outside. Even though I have boxes of Easter things, I still enjoy…
Do you wear an apron? I don’t for simple meal preparation but when I’m really cooking, as in a multiple dish meal, I love to pull out one of my many aprons. I have fond memories of my mom in her cute aprons and also of both of my grandmothers wearing aprons as they cooked….
Where to keep magazines is an ongoing problem in my home. I made a side table with magazine storage that keeps my magazines handy and easy to reach. Problem solved! DIY Side Table with Magazine Storage Mr. SP and I teamed up to make this side table with magazine storage. It required some math to…
Is shaping up one of your spring goals? Gyms notice a rise in usage after Christmas and in March. If you are like me, you are hitting the gym this time of year in an effort to get in shape for spring. I’ve been going to the gym for many years and find the…
Have you started decorating for Easter? I haven’t but plan to do so soon. I love Easter decorations and like to enjoy them for many weeks before the big day. The newest addition to my Easter collection of decorations is a handsome pair of hand painted bunnies. Are they not the cutest? I found this…
What’s better for a winter meal than soup? To me, it doesn’t have to be winter to enjoy a good bowl of soup. In fact, we enjoy it year-round! My vegetable soup is easy to make and is quite tasty. I can’t believe that it’s taken me 20 years of cooking on my own to…
It’s time for another giveaway! Since it’s March, the theme for this month is Pot ‘o Gold. One lucky winner will receive their own Pot ‘o Gold in the form of a $600 Visa Card. What would you do with $600? If I was the winner, I would spend it on mulch and spring plants….
This week I had the honor of helping to host The Scoop’s Mega Spring Linky Party. If you haven’t had a chance to check out the close to 400 projects shared, I invited you to click over. You won’t believe the spring inspiration that you’ll find for wreaths, table centerpieces, mantel, vignettes, and recipes. I…
Many moons ago I attended a cooking class where the chef made her own ice cream and then topped it with a puff pastry cookie. I remember that I liked the cookie better than the ice cream, even though the ice cream was very good. During a recent snow break from work, I recreated the…