Decking the Halls November 30, 2023 | 1 Comment | Antiques, Christmas, Collecting, Decorating, Dishes, Fabric & Upholstery, Living Room We’re decking the halls over here. Get a sneak peak as to what I’ve been up to.
Birthdays, Baby Showers and Chasing Elephants October 6, 2023 | No Comments | Bernina, Fabric & Upholstery, Life Last Friday was my oldest daughters birthday. We don’t get to celebrate with her often now that she is living […]
Painting with Needle and Thread April 18, 2023 | No Comments | Bernina, Fabric & Upholstery, Tablescapes Have you ever looked at a table setting in a magazine and thought I want that? For me it isn’t […]
Lasting Gifts and Distant Memories April 8, 2023 | No Comments | Bernina, Dishes, Easter, Tablescapes It was December of 1972, my grandparents were staying with us for an extended period of time because of medical […]
Are the Stars Aligning and Other Musings March 8, 2023 | No Comments | Antiques, Bedroom, Bernina Let me tell you a story. I received my first sewing machine when I was 13 for Christmas. My mom […]
Let’s Talk About Sheets! January 14, 2023 | No Comments | Antiques, Bedding, Fabric & Upholstery I will admit I am a total sheet snob! I’m also pretty cheap so I won’t spend $$$$ for sheets. […]
It Started with a Stinkin’ Pillow December 9, 2022 | No Comments | Bernina, Christmas, DIY, Fabric & Upholstery You know how one thing leads to another, right? Well a couple of years ago after I bought my new […]
Rustic Linen Slipcover for a Dining Chair October 28, 2022 | No Comments | DIY, Fabric & Upholstery A few weeks ago I decided I needed to quickly recover an accent balloon chair that I picked up ages […]
A Table of Favorites February 24, 2022 | No Comments | Antiques, Collecting, Dishes, Kitchen, Tablescapes, Tableware, Vignettes I set this table last year about this time with the intention of sharing it here on the blog and […]
Make an Infinity Square Pillow from Linen Toweling April 26, 2021 | No Comments | DIY, Fabric & Upholstery Well this was a week of this and that. Lots of sewing on various small projects from embroidering a new […]
Just a Wednesday Tablescape March 3, 2021 | No Comments | Antiques, Tablescapes, Tableware It’s sunny outside, the temperatures are mild, and it’s March in Nebraska. That means this whisper of spring can come […]
Refreshing a Tired Leather Ottoman, Antique Tray and Old Napkins February 25, 2021 | No Comments | DIY Do you have leather in your home? Does it look tired, scratched, or faded? Lost it’s luster? I’ve had this […]
