DIY Sisal Umbrella Stand

This is how this project ended up. A pretty close picture of what I imagined it would look like. Here is what it looked like before a zillion sticks of hot glue and yards of rope. Can you believe this glass container was brought home from a curbside trash pile and survived in my garage

A Burlap Roman Shade for My Kitchen Window

It’s pretty.  It’s functional.  It’s finally done! This project took longer to think about than to make.  I will think on something forever before I move into “get it done” mode. Before this window treatment I’d never had anything over my kitchen window.  We have an arbor in front of the window that is completely

Family Photo Collage with Rustic Tag Clips and Twine

We have a little niche in our den that doesn’t really serve a purpose. There used to be a wet bar there and we tore it out years ago, leaving a little area next to the fireplace that could be a nice little reading corner if I ever find a cozy chair and ottoman to

In 12 Hours We Got a New Laundry Room

The day began like most weekend days, coffee with my guy in the backyard by the pool. We sat in silence for awhile, sipping our coffee and watching Rudy chase squirrels, then I asked hubby what he would like to do that day. We considered a day at the flea market…fresh air, exercise and trolling

Fall Decor Simplified

My favorite season is finally here.  Hello Fall…I love you. I love your crisp mornings, the call of the blackbirds, warm afternoons, cool evenings, the slant of long shadows of the sunsets.  Mums, pumpkins and pansies in the garden.  And of course weekend football games with a basket of yarn by my side ready to

Filling the Shop, Custom Orders, a Bible Study and a Room Redo

Hello cooler temps, pumpkins galore and football!  Pinch me, I must be dreaming, because when all those events begin to happen, that means we are in my favorite season of all…Autumn! This also means, I get to wear my jeans and sweaters, make big pots of chili with a side of chips and queso and

Jake, Jack and an Afghan

Jake and Jack have been friends since kindergarten, since they were 5 years old! Now they are both 19 and in college. Both of their birthdays are in June and 9 days apart. What a pair! My son Jake is up in Fayetteville, Arkansas. This is his second year there.  Jake is also a cheerleader,

Yellow Squash and Chicken Stew

With the fall season being right around the corner, I’ve already started experimenting with a variety of veggies and lean meats for some tasty new soups and stews for the cooler weather. Oh but who am I kidding? I love soup anytime of the year, especially when I get last minute notice of guests for

My New Rustic Writing Desk from a Salvaged Sewing Treadle and Reclaimed Wood

 oh my!  this is embarrassing…. in order to give you some back story on this fun little project, i had to locate the photo taken of the salvaged sewing treadle my husband found and brought home.  i finally find the photo posted on IG, and oh my, oh my….it has a time stamp.  46 weeks? 

Hamburger Salad

Summertime in Texas means a lot of iced tea and salads. Jim and I typically have a salad for dinner three times a week. As you can imagine, having the same salad over and over again would get boring. So sometimes we experiment with different flavors and ingredients creating some wonderful dishes. One night I