My husband works for a large aeronautical company. Every year the company organizes a strictly volunteer fundraiser for the American Cancer Society’s Climb For Cancer. It is held in February on Phoenix’s South Mountain. The company provides T shirts that the participants wear. You are allowed to submit one name to be placed with 1oo’s of other names printed on the back. In previous years names such as Pop Gunn, Uncle Pete, and Grandma Karen were listed on the back of the shirt. Last year ... View the Post

Happy Halloween from Décor To Abore! Welcome to Day 31 ~ Whooo Loves An Inexpensive Halloween Tablescape and Treats? Day 31 ~ Whooo Loves An Inexpensive Halloween Tablescape and Treats? Our family of four celebrated a day early as the Fashionista has to work on Halloween night. What a fright! I have to say we actually had a lot of fun with our feast. More so than when we are normally scrambling to get out the door to go trick or treating. I began by topping the table with a very old ... View the Post

Hurricane Sandy arrived with a vengeance. I have family in both Virginia and Pennsylvania and therefore I was and am watching closely and praying heavily. Cousin L in Arlington lost power. I found this image that made me weep. These men NEVER give up their post come hell or high water. Yesterday was a little bit of both. Cousin Sweet T in Pennsylvania also lost power and is currently still without it. School has been closed and people have been advised to remain at home. Halloween has ... View the Post

Today I am headed out to lunch with some of my blogging friends ~ Linda, Marty, Ceekay, Mimi and Cindy. These girls are my heart and I always like to bring a small token of affection to show how much I appreciate their friendship. So here is how to make Day 26 ~ Paper Pumpkin Candy Pouches from the Dollar Store. Day 26 ~ Paper Pumpkin Candy Pouches from the Dollar Store I had seen some darling pumpkin pouches on Organize & Decorate Everything and gave the idea a try. Using orange ... View the Post

I love to create notebooks of collage. They serve as inspiration ~ capturing my innermost hopes, fancies and dreams on paper. I attend estate sales, search through thrift stores and scour through dusty boxes of garage sale books that are no longer loved. While some people like to decorate the fronts of their books, I leave mine rather plain. It is a way of keeping secret the beauty that lies within. For this recent college I found an old record ledger book and embellished it with vintage ... View the Post

Welcome to another Friday's Favorite Pin. I like to cook primarily because I like to eat. From picking out the ingredients, to lingering at the table after a delicious meal . These are all the steps culminate into what is truly a lovely process to be savored. A True French Country Kitchen FFP 8 A True French Country Kitchen FFP 8 Sure there are nights when a simple salad and fish sticks are served at DTA manor. But on the days I can putter around and show love to people with culinary ... View the Post