Last Saturday I attended a Boy Scout meeting and my heart threatened to burst with pride. Sweet Guy’s local scout troop had their summer Court of Honor. Court of Honor Our guy was called up and recognized for being the only scout to attend the Twin Arrows Leadership Camp this past summer. He was one of two boys to achieve the Star rank. Next up will be the Life rank followed by the coveted Eagle. We are ALMOST there! In addition to the scout being awarded a rank patch that ... View the Post
Making a Daybed from Two Antique Headboards
This post will share a project on Making a Daybed from Two Antique Headboards. For almost a year we have had just one lone chair and ottoman in our tiny sunroom. Interestingly enough the small tv we put in here became a big draw in this cozy space for Sweet Guy and his friends. We needed extra seating in the room for two to three more boys but space was a challenge. Enter in the idea for a daybed. When I attended Round Top this past spring I spied two antique French twin headboards. They ... View the Post
Create Pillows from Vintage Souvenir Tea Towels
Back in July, I shared that I had begun working in our sunroom. It is a space that Sweet Guy and his friends spend the most time in and together we decided on a British theme. Once we moved an antique daybed into the room I began to think about what type of daybed pillows would appeal to both my teen son as well as the rest of the family. This post covers how you can Create Pillows from Vintage Souvenir Tea Towels. Where To Find The Towels Over the years I have found some pretty fantastic ... View the Post
Longest Reigning Monarch in Britain’s History She’s Done It Let’s Celebrate
At about 5.30 p.m. (12:30 ET), Queen Elizabeth who is Britain's oldest ever monarch at age 89, surpassed the record set by her great-great-grandmother, Queen Victoria, and became Britain’s longest reigning monarch. Longest Reigning Monarch in Britain’s History She’s Done It Let’s Celebrate! Longest Reigning Monarch in Britain’s History She’s Done It Let’s Celebrate The Queen is spending the day at Balmoral in Scotland as she wanted no fanfare. She will be having a simple dinner ... View the Post
Storybook Cottage Fall Home Tour 2015
Hello! Welcome to the Storybook Cottage fall home tour 2015 hosted by Marty at A Stroll Thru Life. If you have arrived for the first time from Hymns & Verses I am so glad you have come to visit. Doreen has truly fantastic style! Last year at this time I was living in a hotel with a husband, two kids, and two dogs. I am happy to be decorating for the fall season this year, so won’t you come in? Storybook Cottage Fall Home Tour 2015 Let’s begin the tour of Storybook Cottage in the small ... View the Post
Britain’s Longest Reigning Monarch Queen Elizabeth
Britain’s Longest Reigning Monarch Queen Elizabeth. This Wednesday on September 9, 2015, Queen Elizabeth will become Britain’s longest reigning monarch. Britain’s Longest Reigning Monarch Queen Elizabeth She will surpass the record held by her great-great-grandmother, Queen Victoria, who reigned 63 years, 7 months and 3 days. “Queen Victoria” by George Hayter, 1860 Princess Alexandrina Victoria of Kent It is interesting to consider that like Queen Elizabeth when Princess ... View the Post
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