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I've been reminded it's been over a month since I've posted... Seriously I don't know how you guys keep up with this whole blogging thing! Life is certainly keeping me busy! Not only is there Ribbon Jar (yes I'm making sure the orders are filled every day!), there's also the Renovation, making sure our home is running smoothly (my honey still gets a nice meal most evenings, cooking is actually the relaxing part of the day) and I try to squeeze as much time in for family and friends as possible! I certainly hope they don't feel I love them... Continue reading

Typically I'm one of those people that adds layer upon lay of wallpaper to a wall... So much easier than stripping it! But with this renovation I wanted to do it right! So I bought myself an inexpensive wallpaper stripper and went to town. Although there were three layer of paper it came off quite easily. As I moved around the room at quite a reasonable pace, I was quite smug in my thinking... Why does everyone say this is such an aweful job? They must be doing something wrong ; )! Seriously... This was no big deal! All I... Continue reading

Body & Trim Color with White window trim... Body & Trim with Charcoal windows... What's your thoughts on these two choices? Continue reading

Thanks to Amber I have a few photos to share of our Easter Brunch.... Miss Bennet is ready for her first easter... Let's see where should we sit... My Mom recommended I try eggs in a potato nest... Sorry you missed these Mom! She mentioned The Pioneer Woman had made them and I could find the recipe on line... Perhaps I should look it up to see what I did right or wrong, as I never did take the time to look it up : )! All together it was a pretty simple, healthy meal... It's a good thing it... Continue reading

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I found this fabulous Spring Orange Belted Trench coat at Banana Republic... and decided it was time I made myself a handbag! This really brightens my otherwise dull winter wardrobe! And since it's colder than... I'm loving it! Continue reading

There are some jobs best left to the professional, climbing trees with a chainsaw is one of them! Now, chipping is something we could handle and did! We love hearing the positive comments from our neighbors: "We're so excited someone is finally taking care of the place" "it's going to be beautiful when you're done". Until yesterday all negative comments were kept private, but then there's always one that feels they should tell you how to do things... Walking up our driveway, getting in my sons face a woman says "Oh my gosh I can't believe what you're doing!!! Are... Continue reading

The next time you take your dog for a walk on a sunny day... be sure to bring some Yellow Ribbon if necessary! Are you participating in the Yellow Dog Project? Continue reading

Back in December we started a REALLY BIG project. While I've been wanting to get these photos up I didn't know where to start. So here it is March and you've just had a glimps of what we are working on. My honey took the photos and most of them are still on his computer so I'm going to start with the outside since that is where one starts before they come in the door. Looking back I forget how beautiful fall can be. As you can see the place needs a lot of love... I will let the photos... Continue reading

A little something from my garden to use in my potato chowder... Continue reading

From time to time we need to find balance... It was decided we needed time away from our big project so Bambi took us to Silver Falls State Park this weekend! A fabulous park close to home, lots of hiking and biking trails. My honey found this wonderful trail not far from our campsite. The view: Moss covered and bare trees... And a bird watching area... With delightful views when peering through the windows... Knowing we'd be spending time inside, I brought flowers to brighten it up our little space. So glad I did because although we were supposed to... Continue reading

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So the quality of stitching the ruffles on this bag is a bit wonky... Find out why Here! I'm taking Amber's Challenge to Blog with minimal words this month... Are you up to the challenge? Continue reading

I'm taking Amber's Challenge to Blog with minimal words this month... Are you up to the challenge? Continue reading

I'm taking Amber's Challenge to Blog with minimal words this month... Are you up to the challenge? Continue reading

I'm taking Amber's Challenge to Blog with minimal words this month... Are you up to the challenge? Continue reading

I'm taking Amber's Challenge to Blog with minimal words this month... Are you up to the challenge? Continue reading

NW Natural just outside the house... New sewer line... And a soaking tub right in front of those beautiful doors... I'm taking Amber's Challenge to Blog with minimal words this month... Are you up to the challenge? Continue reading

Yes, sometimes things take awhile to accomplish... This bag was supposed to be on Etsy way before this : )! Continue reading