You know those walk-in pantries that have tons of storage and a door with pretty etching on it? Yeah, well, we don’t have one of those. With canning jars being all the rage right now, I thought we could use some vintage jars to kind of mimic the look of a pantry. These little display […]
House Update – The Lower Level
As I’ve mentioned before, this house is what’s called “dual living” with nearly full accommodations in each level. Mom has the upstairs and I’m in the lower level. This isn’t to say we don’t hang out together. We do. And also eat together. But my dream of having a large studio workspace and being able […]
Two Month House Update and The List
I read and follow a lot of blogs, most of them ‘shelter’ or home blogs. I love seeing DIY projects that they’ve done. I like seeing room renovations and redesigns. I enjoy swoon-worthy posts that make you oooh and ahh. This, however, is not one of those. It’s been two months since we moved and […]
Apple Cake Recipe Illustration–Free Printable
There is a little town, just a few minutes up the highway from Placerville, called Camino. For the majority of the year, Camino is just a sign on Highway 50 travelers see on their way up to Lake Tahoe. Until Labor Day weekend. From Labor Day thru most of Fall, Camino becomes one of the […]
24 Fall Craft and Decorating Projects
Yes, I’m getting ready for Fall. I know it may seem a little early but a) I need to plan ahead to allow time for paint projects and b) Summer, I’m over you. No offense. After nearly two months of unpacking boxes and carting cardboard up the hill to the garage, I just brought a […]
Back To School Printables
Are your kids/grandkids back in school? It still shocks me, school starting in August. It’s SUMMER, people! We never went back to school until after Labor Day. Of course, it has been a few years, but still . . . August?!? I guess there’s no getting around it. It is what it is. (Hubs’ favorite […]
Project Life–Easy Scrapbooking
This post is part of a paid campaign with American Crafts, but all opinions are my own. Ever since my husband passed away last year I’ve been heartsick that I have so few photos of him. What’s worse is, the ones I do have are all digital and have been reduced for internet sharing. Not […]
A Cow Painting – behind the scenes look
This painting is now available as a reprint in my Zazzle shop. See prices at the bottom of this post. I’m always happy when someone . . . anyone . . . likes my work. But I was a little surprised at the response when I painted Two Cows for Oklahoma. Oh, my mother loved […]