The Best and Easiest Peanut Butter Fudge!
If you ever come to my home and see my husband in the kitchen, he is making one of two things that are his specialty! One - his chocolate chip cookies - his are so much better than mine! Even if I...
View ArticleHave You Ever Had a Fastnacht?
In Pennsylvania Dutch country, Shrove Tuesday, the day before the start of Lent, is known as "Fastnacht Day." The Pennsylvania Dutch celebrate Shrove Tuesday by eating yeast raised potato doughnuts,...
View ArticleWe Met, We Married, We Lived, We Love Map Art
Happy Valentine's Day!Today, I'm going to share a little project that I put together for my husband for Valentine's Day. This would also be a great anniversary gift for someone. I was inspired by...
View ArticleSo Happy Together Pillow & Amazing Grace Print
I'm popping in really quick today to share two new items in my Etsy shop. The first is the "So Happy Together" pillow cover. It is 18 x 18 and is the pillow cover only. The second is a new hymn...
View ArticleSpring Flower Arrangement with Eggs & Tulips
I'm popping in today with a quick post for a spring flower arrangement that is super easy. You just need three things - a straight cylinder glass container (I got mine at Walmart), eggs, tulips....
View ArticleButterfly Pillows & His Eye is on the Sparrow
I've been so busy with my Etsy shop - which is a very good thing, but I haven't had a lot of time to get to some ongoing projects around my home. My living room is full of things to decorate for...
View ArticleLife Happens . . .
The past two days have been full of the unexpected. You know, when life happens! My middle son, Caleb, started having abdominal pain on Monday and by Wednesday it had gotten to the point where he...
View ArticleSpring Inside - Snow Outside!
The sun is shining brightly and you would never think a snowstorm is about to hit the northeast! Even if there will be snow outside tomorrow, I wanted to make sure there was some Spring inside! I...
View ArticleMy Spring Mantel
Today I'm sharing my mantel all decked out for spring! It's a bit of a departure for me. I used a lot of natural elements - pussy willow branches, a boxwood wreath with a burlap bow, moss, jute...
View ArticleWhat is a Bucket Bench?
In my home I have a few antique pieces. Nothing of great value, but lots of sentimental value. All are family pieces from my grandparents or other relatives. One that I use most often is a piece...
View ArticleTill the Cows Come Home!
Well, it has certainly been a while since I have posted here - I could give excuses "until the cows come home" but instead, I'm going to share a newly completed space in my home!I grew up on dairy farm...
View ArticleSpring in the Living Room & Welcome Spring Giveaway!
I don't know about where you live, but here in Pennsylvania, the outside temps don't feel much like spring! But, I have to say, it feels like spring inside. Here's a look at my living room all ready...
View ArticleSing a Song - It'll Make Your Day!
I know those of us in the Northeast have not been having the best Spring so far. I just heard on TV that a prosecutor in Ohio is indicting Punxatawney Phil for his erroneous forecast and is planning...
View ArticleSpring Flower Basket Planter
Last week I shared my spring decor in the living room. Today I'm going to show you the plants I used to put together my spring basket planter.The local nurseries just opened here a few weeks ago and...
View ArticleEaster Chalkboard Printable
I'm just popping in today to share an Easter chalkboard printable with you. As I shared last week with another chalkboard print, HERE, you can have this print enlarged and printed at Staples as an...
View ArticleFramed Chalkboard Printable - Easter Vignette
This is a really quick visit today, but I wanted to show you what the Easter Chalkboard Printable looks like framed. This is an 8 x 10 frame I had on hand. If you missed the post for the free...
View ArticleEaster Recap
I hope you all had a wonderful Easter! Mine was wonderful - a full house! I managed to get all the adults around the table and my three young nieces and nephews at a kids table. The best part, I...
View ArticleMy $40 Yard Sale Dining Room Table & Chairs
This is a post I've been anxious to share with you! Last fall, while on my way to pick up my son from swim practice, I drove past a yard sale and what did my wandering eyes see - a beat up old table...
View ArticleA Day of Shopping in Lancaster County
Yesterday I needed some supplies for my Etsy shop and for some home projects. Living among the plain people here in Lancaster County provides many unique shopping experiences, and I thought you...
View ArticleHymn Prints
My Etsy Shop has kept me busy the past several weeks, but this week I've finally had time to add some new items to the shop.One of the first items I made to sell in my shop was "The Doxology" print....
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