When I purchased my first house, I decorated my entry way with a collage of framed objects from family members. My maternal granddad’s lucky coin; three of my maternal grandmother’s handkerchiefs; my paternal grandfather’s tie; my great grandfather’s photo; my great grandmother’s tatted cap all served as wall décor, conversation starters, and as reminders… Read More
Horse brasses, which are ornamental additions to a horse’s harness, generally make me think of Britian. These 2 or 3 inch discs are attractive as part of a horse’s tack, but they also make interesting decorations for the home as well. I recall a striking photo of an English home or pub, which had a… Read More
For the last couple of years I have had my eye on a back bedroom. It would make the perfect craft and blog room. It is far from the rest of the house so I could keep projects out of sight, and if I couldn’t sleep, it wouldn’t disturb the rest of the household if… Read More
Go with me here…since college, I have collected fortunes from fortune cookies. I keep thinking that I will find a use for them. Until then, they don’t take up much space, so I keep them. I love to read these positive little statements. They make me dream of what I can be, not the doldrums… Read More