I’ve wanted a Japanese Maple for a long time. I love their shape, their size, and the fact that their lacy foliage often turns a brilliant color in the fall. An empty spot in a small bed beside our screened porch steps became the home to my new Japanese Maple, Acer palmatum ‘orangeola.’ I chose…
Congratulations to Holly of Homebody who is the winner of my herbal soap giveaway. Thanks to all who participated!
In yesterday’s post I promised pictures of architectural treasures found at Black Dog Salvage in Roanoke. If you like old houses or antiques, you would love a visit to this place. It’s called Black Dog Salvage for a reason. Sally seems to live a pretty good life. The stone house that I shared with you…
I have read about Black Dog Salvage located in Roanoke countless times over the years and always thought that it would be a place that I would enjoy visiting. This company rescues and then sells architectural treasures from historic homes and businesses that are being demolished. I didn’t realize until this past spring that wanting…
I’m guest posting for the very first time today at The CSI Project for Beachy Vignettes and Projects week. I’d love it if you’d pop over to read about my beach themed living room and maybe even leave a little comment love. Click the the button below to visit The CSI Project!
Welcome back to Fitness Friday! I hope that in the past week you found some time to exercise. A little exercise goes a long way toward both mental and physical health. Today’s exercise is one of my favorites and I do it almost every single time I go to the gym. If toning your tush…
I like to change my front door wreath with the seasons and crafted a tennis racket wreath to hang on my front door for summer. Our front door now screams, “It’s Summer!” with this bright addition. Do you want to know how I made this? Keep reading! How to Make a Dahlia Tennis Racket Wreath…
Learn how to make herbal soap. This soap is easy to make and smells wonderful. Any herbs from your garden can be used. I was recently inspired to make my own herbal soaps after reading an herbal mystery. I love good smelling soap and thought it would be fun to try to make my own….
A garbanzo bean recipe recently caught my eye. One of my favorite bloggers, Tanya of Frou Frou Britches, posted a recipe for a healthy Deep Dish Cookie Pie that she made using a recipe created by Chocolate-Covered Katie. Tanya and her family liked this recipe and I had to try it for myself because garbanzo…
I have a love for old wooden boxes to use for storage. Old boxes hold our mail, magazines beside each of our sofas, and exercise equipment beside my sofa. The boxes that I have were all given to me by my mom. I’d like a few more and have been looking in antique shops but…
Every year at the end of June we take a family beach trip to the Outer Banks of North Carolina. My aunt, uncle, and their extended family stay a few blocks away which ads to the fun. Mr. SP was there the first week with the boat. Unfortunately, the second week when he was back…
Are you keeping up with your workouts now that it is summer? I’ve been on the injured list for several weeks due to an out of position pelvis. I was sneaky last weekend and ran and played tennis but at my pt visit on Tuesday was told no more until my pelvis stays where is…