How was your weekend? Me? Oh, I completed a 23-year long project. No, make that I realized a 23+-year-old dream. The Ultimate DIY may you be inspired. The Ultimate DIY may you be inspired We have to begin this journey over 50 years ago when my father was in grade school. My father grew up in a time when dyslexia had a different name. Horrible names like “stupid”, “idiot” and “lazy”. My father was a brilliantly gifted artist and athlete. But when he was 16 he couldn’t take the name ... View the Post
All Things Irish Thatched Roof Cottages
I am so very happy you are enjoying the "All Things Irish" series. Todays post is All Things Irish Thatched Roof Cottages. Thatching is a process of covering a roof with dried vegetation such as heather and straw. It is perhaps the oldest form of roofing material. All Things Irish Thatched Roof Cottages Thatching in Ireland has gone on for over 9,000 years. Originally it was used by those with less financial means. Thatching today is quite expensive due to its labor intensity and that ... View the Post
Happy Hearts Day
Happy Hearts Day! I adore love in my mailbox. I recently participated in a Valentine Swap and boy did I receive tons of love in my mailbox! Happy Hearts Day My swap partner was the wonderful Julie of Cupcake DD. She is so talented and creative. The way she wrapped the packages of Valentines and candy was truly a gift in and of itself. The sweet candy box heart held something even better than chocolate. I adore my treasures, Julie! My box to her held vintage linens, ephemera, lace, ... View the Post
Prairie Girl
Yesterday's blog featured a review of the Little House on the Prairie musical and photos of my family meeting the entire cast. Today I thought I would share a few pictures from Wednesday nights Little House children's event. Here's our family all dressed up to meet the wee folk. It's the picture you dartboard enthusiasts have been waiting for, a prairie girl. Prairie Girl I brought in my family album, a few of the Little House books in other languages and a favorite Little House Christmas ... View the Post
Little House on the Prairie The Musical
Little House on the Prairie The Musical finally made a wagon train stop in Tempe, Arizona. Of course, I HAD to go. On the opening night no less. Little House on the Prairie The Musical Melissa Gilbert plays the part of "Ma". There is no doubt about it, the lady can sing! Her song to Laura "Wild Child" made me all misty. Steve Blanchard fills the boots of "Pa" quite well. His voice is like golden honey. The entire cast is truly wonderful! The entire audience laughed and cried ... View the Post
E I E I O
I recently took my little farmers somewhere fabulous. We may have even sung E I E I O. E I E I O Cock~a~doodle~doo to you! A week old and very thirsty! This Nanny had good taste...she loved my friend J's purse. Buzzin' around. Making our way through the hanger onto the plane ride. Oh no! In a turn of events, the damsel must save a boy in distress before the train comes. The hired hands cruise around the farm on these. I want one. After enjoying a pig race and a ... View the Post
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