A huge, old wardrobe wasn’t on my list when I went thrifting recently but as soon as I saw it I knew I’d be hauling it home if the price was right. After gently haggling with the store managers and agreeing on a price, the workers moved it toward my car. They were so rough…
I’m going to show you my favorite way to save, organize, and print your lovely photos in four simple steps using your phone. This method is one I’ve used once a month for several years and has saved me from lots of frustration. My photos are safe and organized on my phone and I even…
Last night we sat on the deck under the stars chatting about our day. He told me about his morning at the local hospital where he’s an assistant chaplain. I shared the projects I’d been working on at home. We laughed about our early afternoon slow-ride road trip in the ’65 Chevy and how I…
Last weekend we cleaned out the garage AGAIN and repainted the walls. First, lest you think that all of the rooms in my house are “done” and therefore I’m forced to start painting the garage, allow me to set the record straight. None of the rooms in my house are “done”. In the twenty years,…
I love for my home to smell lovely but I’m kind of picky when it comes to scents. A clean, fresh scent that’s not overpowering or chemical-smelling is what I look for when buying cleaning products for my home. January was a blur but I did manage to do some post-holiday decluttering. I was happy…
We find ourselves in strange times. Routines, schedules, to-do lists, and appointments are almost a distant memory for most of us. Though we as “mental health providers” are technically considered “essential” during the COVID-19 quarantine, we have opted to work from home out of respect and concern for the health and safety of our clients…
I haven’t done as much thrifting as usual lately since I’ve been busy with a new adventure. If you’re on my email list then you know we’re in another new, fun, exciting, and scary season. But hardly a week goes by that I don’t pop into one of my local thrift stores for a quick…
A DIY wreath and faux floral arrangement is a fun and easy way to decorate your home in every season. The projects I’m sharing today are budget-friendly, too. I hope you get inspired to be creative, decorate your home, and save money in the process! DIY Wreath I don’t do much outdoor decorating, especially the…
One of the things I look for when I’m thrifting is unique, pretty wall art. My home is filled with vintage oil paintings and old framed prints. I also love anything with words, quotes, and Bible verses. The scroll wall hangings I’ve seen are really nice but they’re a bit more than I want to…
Each week I make it a point to drop in my local thrift stores and browse for treasures. Sometimes I find pieces that speak to me and sometimes I come out empty handed. I always decorate by heart—meaning I buy what I love if it’s within my price point even if I don’t know exactly…
Empty bedrooms. For years there were more kids than bedrooms and then I blinked. I never thought I’d see the day I’d have a dedicated space for guests. But I’m thrilled to finally reveal how I pulled together a guest room on a budget. A New Season of Life A new season of life is…
Sometimes a piece of furniture has served its original purpose and it begs for a makeover. Such was the case with a round table that Eric and I purchased many years ago at a second-hand store when we lived in Tennessee. Many family dinners have been enjoyed and birthdays celebrated around this simple round table.…
The weatherman had predicted the possibility of a light snow fall; but by sunrise we realized we’d passed the “light snowfall” mark. As road closings became more widespread and the snow continued to fall, we knew our big plans for the weekend might not pan out. I assessed the fridge and pantry and was relieved…
“Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful.” ― Norman Vincent Peale A softer and more beautiful world. I vote for that, how about you? But a few of my Christmases have felt hard and ugly mostly because I tried to do too much, spend too much,…
I’ve been painting furniture for years using latex paint and sometimes spray paint for certain projects. My furniture painting friends kept telling me I needed to try chalk paint and I finally took the plunge. Want to see some pics of a few of my recent projects? If so, keep reading. I’m also sharing two…
You’ve got to know what you want. This is central to acting on your intentions. When you know what you want, you realize that all there is left then is time management. You’ll manage your time to achieve your goals because you clearly know what you’re trying to achieve in your life. Patch Adams Time…
Do you ever have one of those weeks that feels two days too long? A week when there are too many questions and not enough answers? Where it seems everyone’s getting it right and you’re still trying to figure out how to begin? Or is it just me? I’ve had one of those weeks. Two…
Do you ever get the budget blues? The budget blues is the occasional feeling of discouragement and overwhelm caused by the gap between what you think you need/want and what your budget says you can afford. The feeling can be made worse by scrolling through Pinterest or watching HGTV. Battling the Budget Blues I have…
I like salad and it’s a good thing because I also LOVE chocolate cake, lemon pie and Twizzlers. After a weekend of summertime comfort food I’m looking forward to tonight’s fresh and easy salad. Easy Summer Salad Recipe Tonight’s salad is inspired by a Better Homes and Gardens recipe for Spring Greens and Roasted Chicken.…
Ever have those days when you don’t feel like doing anything? Well today is one of those days for me. There are lots of to-do’s on my list but no motivation to-do any of them. I seriously consider a Netflix marathon in the comfort of my bed and then I try what millions of us…