There are thousands of quotes about how to measure the true character of oneself or others. I have to say that this is one of my favorites. It is about True Character. True Character It’s easy to be happy kind good spirited positive when things are going our way. But how a person acts or responds when things are tough often reveals their true character. Recently, my cousin Keith’s wife, Michelle, has been posting uplifting messages on her Facebook page. This ... View the Post
Solutions for Slow Days
It is with great pride that I announce I met my December goal of eating my weight in baked goods and watching every new Hallmark holiday movie made this season. However, such accomplishments have made the harsh reality of January a bit difficult to take. Here are some Solutions for Slow Days. Solutions for Slow Days Yesterday my husband returned to work and the boy returned to school. As you can see from the photo above it is cold and overcast. This type of weather makes me just want to ... View the Post
Winter Bliss Organizing and Decorating
Happy first Monday of the new year! This post covers Winter Bliss Organizing and Decorating. Winter Bliss Organizing and Decorating In the days after the holiday, my formal dining area became the dumping ground of Christmas past. Stacks of dishes and half dead flowers were some of the things you could see. What you couldn’t see was even worse. My previous half-hearted attempts at organizing, using an aluminum roasting pan no less, had failed. It was time to get serious. ... View the Post
My New Year’s Wish For You
I think as women we are generally pretty hard on ourselves. So here is My New Year’s Wish For You. My New Year’s Wish For You Social media has created an illusion of perfection that can never be achieved by just one person. Yet time and again we expect ourselves to be as perfect as a magazine page or find we compare our lives to those we see in a blog post or an Instagram shot. But we must remember that for every perfect picture of a kitchen there may be someone else behind the scenes ... View the Post
Favorite Projects of 2016
As the year comes to a close it is always such fun to see what was accomplished during the previous year. Favorite Projects of 2016. Favorite Projects of 2016 Most of January 2016 on DTA comprised of Panama themed travel posts but one project adored was the Romantic Doily Scarf. February With the arrival of February, thoughts turned to love. A Regency Era Valentine tea was held and the mantel was transformed into an ode to Jane Austen. March March premiered a Springtime in ... View the Post
Merry Christmas A Little Gift For You
Merry Christmas ~ A Little Gift For You I hope you have enjoyed the Laura Ingalls Wilder “Little House” inspired Christmas series. I will be taking the next week off to be with family and work on a 100-year-old quilt topper that my great-grandmother never completed. As the year comes to a close I find myself reflecting upon how thankful I am to all who read this blog. My heart is so full of happiness and gratitude towards each and every one of you. Merry Christmas A Little Gift For ... View the Post
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