Perfect Pie from Lord of the Pies. Here are some of my favorites from back then and some that I have added since. Huge, old oak trees.

Pinterest is a great way for me to get inspired to sew, and I came across this illustration of Edwardian skater outfits that would be amazing to recreate.

Tuesday, December 6, 2011. I am joining the Holiday-themed Bloggers Block Party hosted by Heather and Vanessa At the Picket Fence. December 6 focuses on Mantels and is hosted by Kristin at My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia. This year I decided to set them up in the living room as part of a display around the fireplace. On the mantel is the Department 56 lighted porcelain Little Town of Bethlehem. The set has 12 pieces and I arranged them simply with a spray of ivy behind.

Confessions of a 40-something Mama Queen. Tuesday, March 30, 2010. Hi and thanks for stopping by! Today, I link with Lynette. For the Easter Decor Party. Thanks for hosting such a fun meme, Lynette. I will warn you now that this is a long post with alot of pictures. I found this cute Easter basket at Home Goods. I should own stock in that company! I added the Pier 1. This bunny is a music box I found at Cracker Barrel.

Saturday, January 9, 2010. Look at what Hubs discovered. At the flea market! This fabulous antique full-size walnut foot-board,. Has lost its headboard, also pieces of its trim and its finials. But the carving, oh my,. The carving is in gorgeous condition. What should we do with this beauty? Should we make it into a bench or daybed? A wall hanging, or use as a headboard? Should this be painted? We value your opinions.

Sunday, July 12, 2009. Fertilizer Friday on Sunday! My flowers are finally starting to make their show! I have been trying to fight off the Poison Ivy and Japaneese Beatles. The weeds are making their show as well! It feels like April here. Today it looks like a beautiful sunny warm day! Friday, June 26, 2009. I had planned on t.

and not one of them had decent decorating sense! This is our Forever House. I refuse to move again! If you are a reader. please leave me a comment! .

The Enchanted Bungalow and Knottliten Cottage. Esther at the Enchanted Bungalow and her daughter, Janna, at Knottliten Cottage sharing their homes, do-it-yourself projects and the beauty in life. Monday, November 15, 2010. My home was the setting of a wonderful baby shower this past weekend. Grandma, Grandma and Aunt.

Feeding your family on a very tight budget. I have had weeks where I skipped grocery shopping because money was tight. I have a large freezer that is usually full and a walk in pantry . Over Christmas vacation , my husband made his own bird suet. He has been saving fat from meat cuts we buy plus he bought 2 packs of fat at t. This is my house when we moved here 9 years ago. almost to the date! I never liked the faded colonial blue trim. We bought a can of pai. Where have I been? .