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

I shared with you on Monday that my dream kitchen would have cabinets built all the way up to the ceiling. I believe that this would help with the endless dusting that occurs when living in a dry dessert. But in my right now house I have cabinets that end a good 18 inches from the ceiling.  So what to do? I like the idea of showcasing a collection. I am a big believer that it should be something that you might find in a kitchen. So enter in my antique French wire basket collection. I ... View the Post

Welcome to Favorite Pin Friday. Two weeks ago my darling and dear bloggy friend Lynne linked up an image that made my heart go pitter pat. This portable potager was created by Linsey of LLH Designs.   I was in the car and heading to the liquor store faster than you could say “High Oh Silver and Away!” It’s not what you are thinking. I just wanted to beg for or purchase some wood wine boxes.   Six stores later I was defeated. Did you know that most wine ... View the Post