It’s kind of ironic that I waited until back-to-school time to do my summer mantel, but that’s what happened. We enjoyed my Patriotic Mantel most of June and all of July but a change was needed for August. I pulled out three fabric covered panels that I made several years ago out of the drapes…
I’m joining Marty at A Stroll Thru Life for her Summer Cloche Party. I haven’t had my cloche on display since Easter and I’ve missed it. I enjoy creating interesting displays for the changing seasons. This vignette is on a small buffet in our dining room, a room we pass through each time we enter…
Mr. SP just informed me that today is National Ice Cream Day. In celebration, we hope to spot the ice cream boat on the lake today. Maybe the boat will even pull up to our dock like it did a few weeks ago. What could be better than ice cream on a hot summer day?…
Where do you store your wreaths? Living in a house with small closets and only an attic crawlspace can create storage problems for a couple who likes to collect and also has a lot of hobbies. I enjoy crafting wreaths for our doors and porch wall but ran our of places to store them. I…
Friday night a terrible storm with damaging winds swept across our area. Today is day four with no power. We had seven large trees, none ours, fall on our property one of which fell on our house doing significant damage. The roof on our addition is crushed in on the side and the ceiling inside…
My living room is ready for the 4th with the mantel decked out in red, white, and blue. This display started with the creation of a patriotic bandana wreath. After it was crafted, I shopped my decorating stash for red, white, and blue items and came up with this display. Red candles with white bases…
My first week of summer vacation was wonderful. I had one of those weeks where I worked and worked around the house but didn’t have much to share that seemed blog worthy. I’ve completed a few yard projects that I’ll share later this week. It’s been pure pleasure to work for myself! My friend recently…
High Bridge Trail State Park is trail created by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation from a section of railroad that originally ran between Petersburg and Lynchburg. The trail is closed to motor traffic and can be enjoyed for running, walking, biking, or horseback riding. The crown jewel of the trail is a historic…
It’s been a while since I’ve an opportunity to browse through a thrift store or stop at a yard sale. This weekend I did both and found a few treasures to bring home. This white footed compote was $5.00 at a yard sale. Filled with Hydrangeas, it makes a beautiful centerpiece for my kitchen table. The…
Memorial Day is this weekend. How did that happen? It truly seems like it was just Christmas. We fly our flag nearly every day and when it’s a special patriotic holiday, I enjoy adding extra flags to our outdoor décor. I crafted a Patriotic Wreath using a tennis racket as the base that will be…
Meatless meals are common at my house. Spinach Couscous has been a favorite quick and easy weeknight meal for many years. This recipe is great for a main dish and it also makes an excellent side dish. It makes a lot, so you may consider halving it if you have a small family or if…
Mr. SP worked very hard this weekend. He played a tennis match, ran, stained the dock, mowed the grass, tilled a flower bed for his dad, and he cleaned the boat for the summer season. Where was I? Well, I helped with the dock, but that was about it. I had more prolotherapy injections in my…