Talmage has a new bedroom . . . all to himself. That means that Holden now has a bedroom all to himself which he used to share with Tally. According to their mother, there is much more peace in the house. I thought that the occasion called for a bed …
This is a personalized grocery list for the forgetful person. I am that person. I have quit saying that “I will remember that” or “I don’t need to write that down”. If you are a grandma and you are still saying those things, you are likely fibbing. I have …
“I’m sitting on top of the world Just rolling along, just rolling along. I’m quitting the blues of the world, Just singing a song, just singing a song.” This is an old song as old goes. It was written by Al Jolson but many people have recorded their own …
These chairs must have been born in the 70’s. You don’t see fabric like that anymore. $12 each at the thrift store. Good condition and no need to repaint . . . at least not now. One-third yard of fabric to cover each seat. Start to finish – less than …
A well-placed mirror makes a room look bigger. A thrifted mirror in good condition is even better. A thrifted pedestal table can be cut down to make a wonderful coffee table. If Grandpa doesn’t live at your house, I don’t know what to tell you. New wheels, bronzed …
BEGIN SOMEWHERE. It was very stressful to finally do the painting. I had talked about it and wanted to try it and read all about it for at least a year. That just isn’t like me. But, I knew that it was important to be sure about …
” Joy to the World, THE LORD is Come. Let Earth Receive Her King.” My globes and chalkboards were posted on All Things Grandma over a year ago. They weren’t in a Christmas setting then, but this year they are. Some of the globes are “altered” and some are exactly the …
This From That : Thrifted Playroom Dolls as Good as New ( This is a Madame Alexander doll from Savers at $4.99 minus 30 % ) Her designer’s name is embossed into the back of her neck. I had to decide about the dolls. If dolls live in your playroom I knew that …
“Truth is always exciting. Speak it, then. Life is dull without it.” -Pearl S. Buck- ~ I couldn’t resist using this title for the post. Isn’t it easier and more helpful to say “underwear” than to say “unmentionables” ? Keeping this journal of things I love to do gives me a chance …
Clocks. Clocks are on my list of things that I have always have been drawn to. I love the ticking of multiple clocks which are out of sync. I love clock shops. I have many small clocks and some I have had for many years. I like loud clocks and …
