This will be a hodge-podge of information today. First of all, I worked and worked on a spring wreath for my front door. We live on two acres, and our house sits back a way from the road. Because of that, I wanted a solid-colored wreath that could be seen as people drive by. So...stores never have what I want, Martha Stewart is too expensive, blah, blah, blah. I came up with this: My … [Read more...]
Takin’ it up a notch…
I have gone back and forth on this for some time now. I'm just not sure if I want to put pictures of my family on here. Is that weird? So many of the blogs that I enjoy reading are a pleasure because I feel like I get to know these people. They share when they've spent the night cleaning up their child's vommit, they let me know that they haven't worn matching socks in years (thank you, thank you … [Read more...]
That’s how I roll…
I have been in my house for 4 1/2 years, and I have finally painted my first room. Thanks to a nanny who spilled coffee twice in the same spot and a big, messy, slobbery dog, we are replacing our carpet in the family room. Keep in mind this is the same spot in which I sleep for 2/3 of the winter because I just can't remove myself from in front of the fireplace. My back thanks me for that. In my … [Read more...]
Des haricots froids sur du pain tout ramolli?
To stick with today's French theme, I went to a list of conversation excerpts on a website and randomly chose one. Apparently, the title translates to "Cold baked beans on soggy bread?". I typed in the word beautiful, and that is what I got. I should have known from the word froids that something wasn't right. Typical. Poor translating aside, what is it about all things French that … [Read more...]
We just got a letter!
Any Blue's Clues fans out there? Luckily, my kids are both old enough now that they're not quite into Blue anymore. However, there's always "Anna Hontannah", as my 5-year old calls her. Okay. I work outside of the home, and for anyone in the same boat, I thought of a way to connect with my kids on the mornings that I leave before they get up. I saw these mailboxes (in their unfinished … [Read more...]