I hope to someday be old and wise. So I will Never Stop Learning. Never Stop Learning One of the best pieces of advice I ever received was from 92-year-old Grandma Jingles. She told me that she was proud of me for sticking with my education despite the many obstacles I had faced but that even once I earned my degree she hoped I would never stop learning. As she sat in her chair I looked at the side table stacked with the several medical journals she received each month. They had been ... View the Post
Little House on the Prairie Fabric Pillowcases
Today I am sharing how to make Little House on the Prairie Fabric Pillowcases from the Mansfield line of fabric by Andover. The Little House Mansfield collection is 100% cotton and drapes beautifully. Little House on the Prairie Fabric Pillowcases Andover graciously sent me one yard each of (l-r) A-8253 -B, A-8254-BY, and A-8252-B. Fabric Measurements Each pillowcase shown is a standard queen-sized case which measures a finished total rectangle of 20" ... View the Post
Quick and Charmingly Cheap Gifts
I don’t get to see my childhood friends as often as I would like. Since we live so far away from one another birthdays and holidays are usually marked with just a card. So when I do see them in person I like to give a little token “just because”. Quick and Charmingly Cheap Gifts. Quick and Charmingly Cheap Gifts The flip flops are so easy to make. You will need: Flip flops. (I found mine on sale at Old Navy.) A few faux flowers. (Dollar Store) Metal alligator hair clips. ... View the Post
Create A J Crew Necklace For Less
I fell instantly in love with this J. Crew Tortoise and Pearl Cluster necklace. I occasionally stalked the necklace for a few months hoping I would find it on clearance because I could not justify the $120 price tag. Sadly and understandably it sold out before ever being marked down. Create A J Crew Necklace For Less. Create A J Crew Necklace For Less Recently while taking Sweet Guy back to school shopping I spied two bracelets in the J. Crew clearance bin. They were a final sale item ... View the Post
Create A Simple Dry Riverbed
This past week while Mr. Decor and Sweet Guy were away my BFF Tracy flew in for a quick visit. She possesses a wonderful green thumb and we decided to transform two areas in the backyard of Storybook Cottage. Here is how to Create A Simple Dry Riverbed. Create A Simple Dry Riverbed This is a sort of semi “BEFORE” photo. I only remembered to take a picture after two hours of weeding. We also removed two crepe myrtles from the area. They had been planted by the previous owners and were ... View the Post
Inspiration for a Perfectly Easy Summer Party
During the summer you don’t need a reason to celebrate. Just celebrate summer itself! Here is some Inspiration for a Perfectly Easy Summer Party. Inspiration for a Perfectly Easy Summer Party Take advantage of the good weather. String up some fairy lights and invite the neighbors over for a potluck. Or simply just star gaze. Come One and All The fact is summer should be a relaxing time of hotdogs on the grill and a dip in the pool. Summer parties don’t need a lot of planning or ... View the Post
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