Meaningful Remnants

Holiday Decorating With a Plaid Shirt, Say What?

Creativity, Meaningful Remnants, Projects, Things I Love

I kept putting off the holiday decorating. Let’s face it, when your kids age out of holiday excitement, the motivation to retrieve the tree and decorations from storage is no longer a priority. I will forever treasure those “I can’t sleep”... Read more

My New Best Friend, isn’t She Pretty?

Projects, Things I Love

Meet my new best friend who has made my life so much easier. I might be biased but I think she is gorgeous:) If you haven’t guessed already, she is a ruffler attachment foot and she works like a charm. I never thought to acquire one until now. Imagine that!... Read more

Front Door Thoughts

Before and After, Projects, Things I Love

Painting my front door has been put on the back burner way too long. I’ve been in my home fifteen years and it has been on my to do list for at least seven. Part of my procrastination was deciding on a color. Taking into consideration the red orange brick, dark... Read more

Where’s the Produce?

Projects, Things I Love

I’ve never experienced such an unpredictable growing season! Where’s the produce? Yes, I’ve had hiccups before but I was always able to resolve them. This time around I am really surprised. I grew cover crops prior to the planting, amended the soil... Read more

Why I DIY, Repurpose and Make

Before and After, Creativity, Furniture, Projects, Things I Love

I love to create, re-create, repurpose and make. I dabble in just about everything including sewing, upholstery, furniture refinishing. It’s part of who I am. Although, I have been at it for some time, I don’t consider myself an expert and perfection is not what I... Read more

Leftovers Can Be Upcycled Too

Meaningful Remnants, Self-Expression, Things I Love

The ability to make something from nothing, using remnants that would otherwise be overlooked or rendered useless and revamping them into usefulness is something I love to do. It requires you to think outside the box and tap into your creativity. This process has no... Read more