It’s been a while since I’ve had a chance to go shopping other than to the grocery store. I popped into an antique store in Appomattox this weekend and found three things that just had to come home with me. I love the unique shape and color of this $5.00 planter. I have one other…
A few weeks ago I found an enchilada casserole recipe that I hadn’t made in a long time. I marked the recipe as “good” so I thought I’d try it again. After this go around, I’ll change its mark to “great!” Smothered Enchiladas 2 lb ground beef 1 pkg taco seasoning mix 1 (4.5 oz) can…
Labor Day weekend’s weather has been perfect: blue skies, cool temperatures, warm sun, and low humidity. Have you been able to really enjoy this beautiful weather? We have, but not like I expected to enjoy it. I’ve been trying to mentally make lemonade because my back has thrown lemons at me. I broke down last week and…
I’ve been thinking about a new storm door for my house for a long, long time. I finally decided on a Chippendale door that I’ve noticed is very popular in my town. It could be popular elsewhere and I’ve just not noticed. I took a walk one afternoon this week and used it as an…
I know that fall is truly on the way when Osage Orange gets its fruit. I keep my eye on a few trees on public property in my town and when the time is right, I take a few fruits for decorating. This brain-like fruit is a real conversation starter and it makes a perfect…
Kate of Centsational Girl is hosting a “Where Do You Blog?” party. I thought that it would be fun to join in the fun. I blog in a small bedroom that serves as our home office. This room is kind of a catch-all room. It houses our computer, Mr. SP’s desk, two file cabinets, a…
I recently posted about making something and then forgetting all about it. I thought I’d share a few more things that I made from Amy Butler’s In Stitches book back in 2007. I love these place mats but rarely used them because Mr. SP and I eat on the sofa while we watch TV. Isn’t…
I’ve had this recipe in my files for a long time and hadn’t made it in recent years. I made this last week for Mr. SP and I to enjoy on our Friday night picnic at the lake. This makes a great side salad for a cookout or a nice main dish for a vegetarian…
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…
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…