If you remember back to when I laid out our vision and goals for the space, we set out to construct a cozy tv area that would comfortably seat four and still allow room for the three boys to play the wii. This part of the basement has been in the works the longest. You… Read More
I can’t think of a better way to spend a sunny Southern day than berry pickin’, animal lovin’, picnicin’ and ice cream eatin’ down at the farm. So we hit the road bright and early last Tuesday to while away the day doing just that at Southern Belle Farm, just about an hour South of… Read More
Today we celebrated Honey’s birthday! And as we have gotten older, these celebrations seemed to have evolved from where we’ll drink to where we’ll eat. That being said, we kicked off the day with Honey’s breakfast of choice – cinnamon rolls. He generally requests the Mrs. Winner’s variety (barf-o-rama), but since there isn’t one anywhere… Read More
For pre-K graduation, each child was charged with a family project to create an All About Me poster to help decorate the gym on the big day. We had the best time collecting items for the PCP’s poster over the last few months and he was ever so proud to deliver it to his teacher… Read More
If you were in my neck of the woods on Wednesday, you might have observed the following: After her own car broke down, a mother behind the wheel of a stick shift sedan (generously on loan from Uncle C) for the first time in fifteen years, lurching around corners, rolling down hills and stalling at traffic lights. … Read More
When I promised a tutorial on crafting your very own embellished pillows a la my finally finished banquette, I didn’t realize that I hardly had enough photo documentation to truly deliver on that promise. However, I shall certainly try. Here goes… Fabric Flower Pillows Using a bowl, I traced a four petal flower shape onto… Read More
Where would I be without you, sweet syrupy sugar water? I drank Coke in my baby bottle and never spent the night out without a can tucked away in my bag (you know, just in case my stomach hurt.) We purchase the glass bottles in bulk and every member of my family says “ahhh…” after… Read More