Phoenix has now began its rapid ascent towards summer. Which meant that my viola and alyssum filled pots of spring wreath needed an update that could withstand 115+ degree temperatures. I opted to go with faux succulents found at Joann’s because WOW do they look real! I snipped off individual pieces with wire cutters. Then pushed them into the still dirt filled pots. While I don’t love it as much as the live flower filled pots it will do for the long, hot Phoenician summer. ... View the Post

Here is what I have learned about being a mother: For as much as we hope, plan and of course pray for our children there will come a day when they will do exactly as they please. There is a strong possibility their choices may not coincide with the dreams we have had for them. You may want to bury your head in the sand against this thought, but perhaps if for one minute you think about the moments you turned your parents hair gray or when your kids turned yours then you know I speak the truth. ... View the Post

My dear friend Liz from Rose Vignette’s recently invited me to a Ladies Tea held at her church. It was truly a wonderfully uplifting and inspiring event. She told me that there would be over 40 tables each decorated with a different theme so I arrived early with my camera. This table was simply decorated with garden store daisies, a quick and inexpensive centerpiece. The take away gift featured packets of seeds showcased on place card holders. Brilliant! Continuing a garden theme was a ... View the Post

I am heading into finals week. But let’s think about happier things shall we? Some wrapping paper is so lovely is deserves to be framed. I am a wrapping paper hoarder. It’s true. But my collection has grown so large that I need to start using it. I could see myself wallpapering a closet with scraps.  While lining the back of a bookcase isn’t a new idea, I think using a pair to create an altar is simply fabulous! An even quicker project is to line a cart or tray with paper. I’ve ... View the Post

If you asked 10 people what makes a good marriage you would probably get 10 completely different answers. But here is my 2 cents told via Lego’s. Back in December when I created “the elf on a shelf” (part one, part two) for my sweetheart I received some comments via email along the lines of : “Well that’s nice and just what is he doing for you?”   Here’s the thing~ there is an idea that marriage is 50/50 all of the time. But that is not reality. December is a hard month for my ... View the Post