This boy has been making our lives bright for over 11 years now. At 12+ years of age, he is still as spry as ever. As evidence, jumping up onto the kitchen chair trying to sneak a bit of treat. What’s Brightening My Day Vol. 5 What’s Brightening My Day Vol. 5 2. Treats I came home from Round Top completely worn out but rallied to ensure that the Fashionista’s birthday was lovely. Like her great grandfather, Papa Jack, she’d rather have anything but a cake. This year’s treat was a Key ... View the Post
The Round Top Round Up
The Round Top Round Up. For those who might not know, Round Top is a teeny tiny town (population 90) in Texas that has the sweetest historical architecture, lovely boutiques, and wonderful people. The restored 19th-century Lutheran church, Haw Creek Chapel, in Henkel Square. The Round Top Round Up The Round Top population explodes twice a year when it hosts Antiques Week. Dealers come from all over the world to pitch their tent or prepare their booths. Other than traveling to Europe ... View the Post
Fashionista Favorites Rose and Gold
Tomorrow is the Fashionista’s birthday. We are celebrating by everyone working a full day…boohoo! However, the family does have plans to meet her for dinner. I’ve also compiled some wonderful décor and DIY ideas featuring her current color crushes ~ rose and gold. Here are Fashionista Favorites Rose and Gold. Fashionista Favorites Rose and Gold Let’s start the celebration with cake! This sweet “naked cake” features French macarons ~ a favorite of the ... View the Post
Storybook Cottage Versus A Tornado
Storybook Cottage Versus A Tornado. This past Tuesday night/early Wednesday morning a tornado touched down where we live. The after effects were a bit messy but I am SO thankful to say that our beloved Storybook Cottage came through, although she’s a bit battered and bruised. Our guardian angels were truly working overtime. Storybook Cottage Versus A Tornado As I left work early Tuesday evening I had remarked to a Kristine, my internship mentor, that “It feels like tornado weather.” Once ... View the Post
Do What You CAN’T
I like to think that I am the queen of making do. Doing what I can, with whatever I have, wherever I am. It’s really not exceptionally hard. Anyone can do it. I believe it’s just having faith that you CAN that makes all the difference. Do What You CAN’T. Do What You CAN’T This past week was spring break for Sweet Guy. I absolutely love having these extra hours with him because it is all going by SO fast! Like many young millennials he loves to watch Youtube videos and earlier this week he ... View the Post
Sunbonnets and Smiles
Have you ever had your face ache from smiling too much? It feels SO wonderfully special combining Sunbonnets and Smiles. Yesterday, at the Laura Ingalls Wilder 150th birthday celebration I didn’t stop smiling for over four hours. Everywhere I turned there were happy people. Happiness is contagious, isn’t it? I just wanted to soak up ALL the happy. These awesome ladies were from the Log Cabin Village Museum. They were overseeing butter making demonstrations, sampler crafts, “Little ... View the Post
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