Pretty Pillows

Hi everyone! I wanted to share some pillows I have been making over the past few months. I honestly love to put different fabrics together, and this winter I made these to replace the tartan…

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First came the chickens…

When I mentioned that I would like to have chickens, a lovely couple from our church brought us 7 baby chickens. I have also mentioned that I would like fresh milk, but we have been…

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Aunt Jody’s Birthday

I’m hosting a luncheon to celebrate my Aunt Jody’s birthday Friday, so I thought I would give you a peek at the tablescape I am putting together.  My aunt was the postmaster in this community…

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The pink typewriter

Don’t you just love it? I do. In my search for 1950s pink and blue, I remembered my dad had this tucked away in the attic. From 1956, this Royal typewriter is actually what I…

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Stargazer lilies and vintage china

Hi everyone! I wanted to share a super simple and sweet tablescape I created using some very old and rare china. These plates came with sacks of flour to my grandfather’s store and although they…

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Whispering Pines

I wanted to share a few photos of our summer porches here in the Smoky Mountains. We have had lots of rain. Did I mention we have had lots of rain?  This sign was on…

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Gardening and Roasted Green Tomatoes

Gardening. My mother is the gardner, and oh boy does she grow a garden. Then she cans and freezes, and makes jams, and yummy soups and sauces for the winter. She is passionate about it.…

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Ugly Lamp — Pretty Lamp

I have this thing with getting the lamps right in my rooms. But, it seems that it is not actually possible for me. Not only do I need lamps for accent lighting, but also for…

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