Lately, I’ve been immersing myself in learning about all things Victorian. Here is A Modern Take on a Victorian Valentine. Antique Valentine Inspiration Did you know that most of our Valentine traditions come from the Victorian Era? Namely, the Valentine card itself. People have exchanged handwritten love letters for centuries. But after the industrial revolution printing techniques became truly advanced in the area of cardmaking. The stationary firm of Joseph Addenbourke of London is ... View the Post
Archives for January 2017
Choosing To Be Less
A few years ago I began to see campaigns such as “Be More”, “Do More” and “Get More”. It was all aimed at bettering oneself, your business, your life. Choosing To Be Less. Choosing To Be Less I bought into it. Because, well… it sounded good. Sure, there was good intent behind the messages. But in trying to do more and be more to get more I found myself burnt out. Over the Christmas holiday, I let it all go. Less Facebook Less Instagram No blogging So last week working to ... View the Post
New Flooring For Storybook Cottage
Hello dear friends! It is time for New Flooring For Storybook Cottage. I am estimating that this will be an approximately 6-week process from start to finish. I thought you might enjoy coming along on the journey. For this first installment of the mini-series “Flooring Fridays,” the “WHYS” of new flooring will be discussed. New Flooring For Storybook Cottage Particularly in the kitchen area, the flooring in Storybook Cottage needs to be replaced. This is simply because it is extremely ... View the Post
Magically Delicious Happy Hot Cocoa
Like most of the country, it has been very cold here. To stay warm the family and I have been enjoying hot cocoa almost every day. Our favorite flavor is Magically Delicious Happy Hot Cocoa. Magically Delicious Happy Hot Cocoa We have tried all sorts of concoctions and this recipe reminds us of a favorite leprechaun loving cereal. The Ingredients: It’s so easy to make. You just need: White chocolate cocoa mix Milk Pastel marshmallows (I used Kraft fun puff brand) Pastel ... View the Post
Great Storage Solutions For An Under The Stairs Closet
How to create great storage solutions for an under the stairs closet. You know that feeling when you realize you have been living with chaos for far too long and are SO relieved when a solution is found? Meet my new and improved, under the stairs, coat closet. I gave you a wee glimpse of the “BEFORE” last week. The wasted space behind the front coat area had just become a dumping ground for blankets and throw pillows. But the biggest source of frustration was my failed attempt at ... View the Post
True Character
There are thousands of quotes about how to measure the true character of oneself or others. I have to say that this is one of my favorites. It is about True Character. True Character It’s easy to be happy kind good spirited positive when things are going our way. But how a person acts or responds when things are tough often reveals their true character. Recently, my cousin Keith’s wife, Michelle, has been posting uplifting messages on her Facebook page. This ... View the Post