Do you ever say things to your kids like I say to my kids? “I’m going to the store for a few things. Stay put, don’t talk to strangers, answer… Read More... "…and don’t burn down the house (happy birthday)"
Tales of woodenware
Funny things can happen when you break out the wood conditioner (sometimes called spoon butter). During Christmas break, I had my kids give some love to the woodenware at my in-laws’… Read More... "Tales of woodenware"
Another well dressed week
Have I changed what I wear since I started thinking about always being well dressed? No, no changes, but I have thought about impressions some more. I think confidence level… Read More... "Another well dressed week"
Planning our space well. With help.
Like most of people here, we have a standard house. Many, many, many houses have our floor plan. On our own, we have figured things out fairly well — for… Read More... "Planning our space well. With help."
Powder room: Finishing the walls
The wallpaper came down. The sink and its cabinet left. One “fun” note — the opening for the sink was narrower than the sink by 1/2.” So hey, let’s cut… Read More... "Powder room: Finishing the walls"
A well-dressed week
What do you think? Am I well-dressed? After learning that I’m well-dressed, I have reflected a little bit. I think the ‘normal’ clothes you wear change with your stage of… Read More... "A well-dressed week"
Powder room update
We had a leaking faucet. It dripped for over a year, we could hear it while we watched television in the other room, and got to a point where Mr.… Read More... "Powder room update"
The year in review and the year ahead
The year in review One sentence struck me. It came from my sister at Christmas. She said that I was always well dressed, so she gave me a scarf to keep… Read More... "The year in review and the year ahead"
Daily chat: I am that neighbor
The other day I was driving “A” of GAIN to the store — she wanted to exchange a Christmas gift. Somehow, our daily chat became about our lifestyle, and it… Read More... "Daily chat: I am that neighbor"