I broke out my huge scrapbook paper supply and was contemplating making a Christmas banner when my daughter said she wanted to make one for Thanksgiving to hang near the kids table. “Great idea!” I told her, so she debated on what the banner should say (Thanks was the winner since she decided Happy Thanksgiving and Give Thanks were way…
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A Day in Ivy League Princeton
With six days to kill when you have no power and school has been cancelled, you either find fun activities to fill the days or drink excessively and go crazy – I chose the former (ok, a smidge of the latter too)! On a beautiful fall day, the family hopped into the car and drove to the charming little town…
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Milk Glass Collection – It Started Innocently Enough!
As you may have gleaned, I have a collecting problem. If one is good, more is definitely better! This is best illustrated by my milk glass collection in my dining room (I have 5 amazing collections in this room alone)! It started innocently enough. My father in-law gave me a plate (on stand on top shelf). It sat around in my…
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Fall Mantel Using Flea Market Finds
The change of seasons inspires me to mix things up around the house. Here’s my seasonal Fall mantel display using a huge mirror made from old tin ceiling tiles with another gold mirror layered on top (I just love the mottled look of old mirrors). The orange berries add a colorful touch. Then, I added a few of my 50’s…
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Flea Market Tips & Tricks
I’ve updated my Flea Market Tips & Tricks page so check it out.
Up in Grandma’s Attic!
Having to spend six nights at my mom-in-law’s house was an experience in too much family togetherness! No, but really I am thankful that we had somewhere to go when our power was out. The girls had a great time playing Monopoly (they found a very old one in the attic) and hanging with their Grandma and great aunt. They…
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Have a Bloody Good Halloween!
Wishing everyone a safe and fun Halloween. Huh, you’re asking, Halloween was last week. True but not for us. Our town canceled Halloween (is that legal?!) due to a freak October snowstorm which caused lots of damage (I’m back home after 6 days without power). So tonight, I’ll be donning my pink witches hat and taking the girls to the…
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Funky Art Find
Hi everyone! My town is a bit of a disaster area with downed tree limbs everywhere and almost a week without power. So we moved into Grandma’s house and the kids have had no school for the past four days (talk about quality bonding time)! Still without power (typing this at libarary) but will hopefully be back home this weekend…
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Farewell to Fall – Already?
Fall is my favorite season but with just two days to go before Halloween, it’s already a wintry day. I am not ready for that! Time to plant spring bulbs.
