A Cabin in the Woods/Gatlinburg TN
As we made the turn to start up the mountain, we had no idea what was in store for us. […]
Category: Life
Saying Goodbye to an Old Friend
Long ago when we first built our deck and pergola I had a romantic notion. I dreamed of a vine […]
Walk with me thru Cheekwood Gardens
Cheekwood Gardens is located in Nashville TN. I first learned about this garden while watching episodes of Antiques Roadshow on […]
Antiquing in Franklin Tennessee
As we negotiated the horrible traffic in Nashville I was surprised. I don’t know why, and I realize now that […]
Ste Genevieve MO
The first leg of our journey was a days drive from Omaha. Ste Genevieve is the oldest European Settlement west […]
Tennessee or Bust
Finally after months of planning we will be leaving for our vacation in the Smokey Mountains! Our daughters put their […]
An Evening Well Spent
My grandsons 5th grade program was the other night. It was your typical 5th grade program with nervous students, an […]
And Just Like That: Spring
I guess I’ve never experienced that moment where winter gives way to spring. Of course I’m sure I have many […]
It Happened One Friday Afternoon
It actually happened again! This is my year for reconnecting with people. Anybody out there ever had a friend boy? […]
The Estate Sale
5 January 2023 All I can say about this is wow. Just before Thanksgiving I received an alert of an […]
Oh, Christmas Tree
After spending most of the day cooking it’s kind of nice to sit down to PBS Christmas and my lap […]
A Christmas Star is Born
Wednesday night I had an Open House just for the ladies. When you spend 3 weeks of your life preparing […]
Old Friends and Happy Reunions
Do you ever get that phone call? You know the one when the land line actually rings and it’s not […]
A Quick Escape
We just got back from a few days in Fairmont MN. Cooler temperatures and lower gas prices made it the […]
JUST BREATHE – Beyond Van Gogh
My daughter and I, plus the grand boys, set out Friday morning for the long journey over to Iowa. A […]
Ahhh! The Garden
I have Hydrangeas!!! Now for most of you that probably isn’t big news because you probably have these gorgeous flowers every […]
A Walk Through Middleton Place, South Carolina
As I look back on our trip we took last fall, I realize it was a sprint across the south. […]
Last Goodbye’s and Simple Gifts
After 3 challenging weeks we said goodbye to my father-in-law yesterday. A day that I think he would have approved […]
Random Acts of Kindness
We lost my father-in-law on Thursday morning. We got the phone call at 4:26 AM and off we went to […]
Hard Days
My father in law is at Hospice House. In September, he was diagnosed with an aggressive Bladder Cancer, he is […]
The Wind and The Tale of Four Sterling Silver Patterns
Is anybody out their tired of the wind? The wind howling, blowing thru your hair (straight up), combing thru said […]
Table for 6 – Easter Brunch
As we are slowly moving forward with our lower level powder room we had to pause, clean up the mess […]
Cobblers Benches to Dental Cabinets
My Florida daughter was in town all last week. It was my granddaughters 21st birthday and my daughter felt my […]
What Makes The Magic?
his post started out as Boxes, Trunks, and Containers or Why I Collect so Many! I do collect a lot of […]
Enter Christmas
There once was a boy who loved to build. Using his hands was always the thing that kept him going. […]
Best Laid Plans for 8 – NOT!
Ok just a quick post. As if you haven’t had enough of Thanksgiving Tables there is just one more. Remember […]
Strange Things You Acquire After 2 1/2 Weeks on the Road
First let’s talk about best intentions! I promised Part ll on How to Style a China Cabinet and I will […]
Feels Like Home!!!
On my doorstep yesterday was “the Book” the one I have been waiting for, for weeks. Marian Parsons latest book […]
Grand Boys, Sunflowers and a Clear Blue Sky
My daughter suggested that we take the grand boys to the Nelson Sunflower Festival. I had never heard of this, […]
DIY Pouf Outdoor Ottoman
As promised here is the new pouf ottoman I made for the deck. This is so easy and to pay […]
At last, a new fabric for the deck!
Several years ago on arriving home from Charleston SC I went over and purchased new furniture for the deck. What […]
“CLUTTERCORE” THE NEW BUZZ WORD
What’s in a name? Why do we feel the need to “Label” everything. Farmhouse, French Country, Grand Millenial, Minimalist, Maximalist […]
The Power of the Garden
I woke the other morning, looked at the clock and no power. Hmmm. Looked at my dumb smart watch and […]
Gardening or Peace
At 5:20 on a Thursday afternoon there isn’t any place in the world I’de rather be than in my garden. […]
Birthday Lunch at an Old Omaha Landmark and a Day with My Sister
Yesterday was my birthday and even though the husband was under the weather my daughter and grandsons made it a […]
A Frisbee, 2 Grand Boys on a Thursday Afternoon
Every once in awhile something magical happens on an average Thursday afternoon. My daughter had asked us to watch the […]
Creating a 4:00 Snack Under the Tree
Last week was a week of beautiful weather with temperatures in the high 70’s and low 80’s. Today well back […]
What’s in a Rake?
Today has been the first day it’s been warm enough in a couple of weeks to get into the yard […]
Reimagining Your Home/Part II
When I am wanting to make some minor changes in my home and give it a fresh look there are […]
Easter Table For Three
Just a quick post today to wish everyone a Happy Easter. We will be celebrating at my daughters home with […]
