Please forgive the broken links and general mess while I remodel my website! Continue reading

I wonder how many of you have a problem with repetitive tasks, the way I do? Even when I mow the lawn, I never follow the same pattern twice in a row. If I make a 9 patch quilt, it'll be the last 9 patch I make for at least... Continue reading

During April, I will be streamlining my web site. The result will be a LOT of changes, most notable being that this blog, "Life Dances on the Edge of Time", will be gone, as will the blog where I led my piano teacher life. I mean really, do I need... Continue reading

I'm not talking about bed quilts, but about the stack of small to large wall art quilts that don't like to be folded but take up so much space! There is a door off my Playroom, that leads to a small basement, where many things are stored, but I don't... Continue reading

Integrity; what is it, and do I have it? Continue reading

A closer look at the process involved in changing a dining room table into an office desk! Continue reading

I've learned what Ayo means, in what language, in which country. The yoruba dialect of Nigeria! Continue reading

One of several unique elements in my Great Room is the dining table. Or perhaps I should call it a dining door? Continue reading

An element that repeats throughout my house these days is that of repurposed and/or vintage items. If I can use something that's old, with lots of character, I will. Continue reading

My new boy has a name. Ayo = I-YO. Ayo had no manners when he came home, and I had my hands full that first few days with feeding and training. Continue reading

Well, he doesn't have a name yet. JJ, Lyn and I went to the pound this morning looking for a 2nd dog for JJ to play with, and of course, for me to love. I've thought for a long time that 2 kids in a family are better than 1in... Continue reading

Well, he doesn't have a name yet. JJ, Lyn and I went to the pound this morning looking for a 2nd dog for JJ to play with, and of course, for me to love. I've thought for a long time that 2 kids in a family are better than 1in... Continue reading

"Handwriting can be untidy and malformed and difficult to read, but there is always going to be someone who recognizes even the worst of handwritings and treasures it because of who it comes from. The handwritten letter from a soldier at the front; a letter from a boy on a first solo trip abroad, discovering the world and having lots to talk about; letters from a son who has just gone away to university for the first time—these were all common things until very recently." Continue reading

As promised, I'm posting (not too late this time) about the beautiful Mexican tiles I used for the backsplash to my beautiful teal countertop. Continue reading

Teal ceiling and countertop, blue trim, yellow and orange walls, barn doors and hardwood floors, red sofa and love seat - what's not to love? Continue reading

As you may have realized, my posts aren't keeping up with the actual progress in the great room! I had a choice - cut to the chase of give you all the details in order, even if tardy. I've obviously chosen to show you what has happened in the order... Continue reading

One of the tremendous features in the great room will be the media center. It includes a projector and 92" screen. A dedicated laptop mini (MAC of course!) with blue ray and access to the internet for sites like youtube and netflix. Here, Clint and Ron are measuring to install... Continue reading

I think I have a kitchen! Continue reading

The end of Christmas week, saw me in South Caroline, and then traveling home! Continue reading

Christmas day began at 7:30 in the kitchen. Where else? Donna wouldn't let any of us help her with preparations, so the guys went to the basement to figure out why the shed wasn't getting any power while the gals stayed in the kitchen, drinking coffee and chatting, while Donna... Continue reading

This is my first Christmas without Chuck, and knowing that, I made plans to travel a little bit, and spend some time with my Aunt Jill and Uncle Leigh out on the east coast. Actually, my original plans were to travel to Colonial Williamsburg and just 'get away', but Jill... Continue reading