Cheers to the weekend! It’s been a long week and I’m looking forward to having two days all to myself. My agenda for the weekend is: mulching, dock staining, fixing our broken dryer, and a tennis match. I’ve got my fingers crossed that Mr. SP will be able to fix our dryer and that we won’t have…
I love getting magazines that inspire me to decorate, cook, create, garden, or exercise. Country Living is one of my favorite decorating magazines. This month there is article on a DIY North Carolina Home with an idea that I just can’t get out of my head. I have no place to implement this idea in…
Today I’ll share the final two houses that my mom, aunt, cousin, and I toured on Saturday in Staunton as a part of garden week in Virginia. Be sure to check out part one if you missed my post yesterday. Fourth on our tour was 521 East Beverly Street, Merrillat House, a mid-19th century Gothic…
(Arrangement from 232 East Beverly) On Saturday my mom, aunt, and cousin toured five homes in Staunton’s historic “Gospel Hill”. The homes were open as a part of the Garden Club of Virginia’s annual historic garden week, held each April in Virginia. “Gospel Hill” got its name because a prominent citizen in the area, a…
My favorite cousin lost her grandmother in December. Her family has been working hard to clean out the house so that an uncle can renovate it. This weekend I was able to visit the home and take home a few treasures. I have very fond memories of my cousin’s grandmother as she lived next door…
When I visited my mom at Easter, she surprised me with a gift from her friend, Peggy. Peggy knows that I love vintage planters and picked up this adorable cat planter at a yard sale especially for me. Wasn’t that the sweetest and most thoughtful thing? I am giddy with excitement to have another vintage…
My aunt saved a lot of my grandmother’s things and recently gave me this cute purse that granny made in the 1980’s. I washed and ironed it and it’s my current new-to-me spring accessory. The purse can be carried with either a short or long strap. Granny made the applique and I think it’s incredibly…
My kitchen door needed a wreath for spring and I couldn’t decide what I’d like to make. If you’ve been a long-time reader of my blog, you may remember the Anthropology inspired soda bottle “wreath” that I made using an old tennis racket back in April of 2010. I spotted this “wreath” in my basement…
Have you heard of Fresh Produce clothing? I’ve seen this brand in select stores for years but have never owned any until recently when I was asked to review a Fresh Produce product of my choice. It took me several online shopping sessions before I finally choose the Café Wrap Dress in Fiji. I always…
Cindy of Dwellings- The Heart of Your Home recently hosted a giveaway for a Shabby Apple Spanish Steps dress and I was the lucky winner. My dress arrived on Saturday and I couldn’t resist getting dressed up in it even though I had no special place to go. Shabby Apple has been all over blog…
I can’t let Easter pass by without sharing some of my decorations. To tell the truth, I’ve had my Easter things out since the end of February! It’s been nice this year to have plenty of time to enjoy them. The chick basket below was crafted by my grandfather years ago. I haven’t used it…
This weekend we headed to Maryland to attend a celebration for my Great-Aunt Catharine who turned 100. After the birthday party, we headed to the family farm to visit with my cousin who couldn’t attend because the party was held during milking time. My cousin Mike is one of the nicest people you’ll ever meet. …