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Beachy Bathroom Mini Makeover and the Human Drive to Decorate!
Hello! I don't know what makes people the way they are.. do what they do, love what they love. Some people get their enjoyment from music.. some people can't live without running... some people love...
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My Black and White Painted Kitchen Cabinets
This is the story of my adventure in painting my kitchen cabinets in dark and light hues. (Wow, my life is exciting when paint is an adventure!)The Harvest Gold Stove circa 1969 Not so long...
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DIY Reclaimed Wood Wall Art
How's it going? Everything is hunky dory here, except I have a cold. It went from a tickle in my throat to a deep cough in a few short days. I guess it's a good day to play on the computer. I needed...
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Memorial Day Visit to the WW2 Submarine Memorial
Remember a few weeks ago I shared a little visit to nearby Seal Beach, CA? You can revisit that post here. Well, I didn't share all of the places I went to that day. I saved one part of my little trip...
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I got an award nomination? A Liebster Award...
Also known as " I got nominated for an award and all I got was this lousy blog post" Hello campers! I have been nominated for this thing called a Liebster Award. Thank you to ONETIPSYCHICK.com for...
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Tea Towel Pillow, a Quilt, 2 Dogs and some thoughts...
56 Mays. People are always lamenting the passing of time and here it is again, the end of another month. I've lived for 56 Mays and this one is over.Target Tea Towels and an old throw Pillow One May...
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Balboa Island and Beyond-Coastal Tour
Happy Monday folks! Welcome to another trip down the Sunset Coast. My aunt was visiting last week from San Jose. She lives in California, but she had never been to the cute touristy destination called...
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Another Quiltastic Share!
How's everyone doing? I finally have another quilt post. I missed the sewing class last week, so I don't know if I missed any finished quilts. Here are a couple quilts to share from this week's...
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Summer Fruit Crisps and Cobblers
Are you feeling like it's summer yet? All the summer fruits are filling the markets and I feel like it's time to make some fruit crisps and cobbler! Some people are even lucky enough to have fruit...
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Antique Hall Bench and the Painted Pot
Hello people! Would you like to see my lovely antique hall bench? As soon as you enter my house, you'll see this great vintage piece. I'm lucky to have owned this for over 25 years! I believe it's...
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To Paint or Not to Paint?!?! The $25 Buffet Steal
Happy Father's Day everyone! I hope you're giving thanks and appreciation for all the Dads today. My dad passed away many years ago, but he's in my thoughts often. I loved him for so many reasons...
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Sewing Class Show and Tell Tuesday
Hello sewing fans! Yesterday was another class with all the gals sewing their quilts and garments. We started a new session and welcomed 6 new class members. It's always great to get new people and see...
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DIY Baby Room Nursery Shelf
It's Sunday already! I want to share this precious baby shelf I made as a gift to a friend that is expecting! Actually, I made 2 of them. 2 women in my Tuesday sewing class are expecting babies. Mimi...
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My Etsy Shop--the Scrounge Lounge
Welcome back! I think I'm a little project burned out. This will last about 2 days, there's always something to make or redo when you have a home. I have worked on my garden a little. I had to have 3...
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Crackle Painted Vintage Nightstand
Happy Monday, Campers! Something happened! Time got away from me and I barely posted anything last week. I told you I was a little project burned out, but I started something to share in a day or so.I...
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Visiting my home town---Huntington Beach!
Happy 5th! Did you have a nice holiday? I thought I would share a little about the city I live in. Huntington Beach is a great place to live. The weather is wonderful in this Southern California region...
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Vanity Bench DIY Furniture Paint Makeover (and Quilts!)
Happy Sunday! Did you have a good 4th of July weekend? It officially feels like summer and I'm trying to swim in the pool everyday for exercise. The pool has been self heating with a solar cover since...
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Some Blogger Block and my new Deck and Garden
Is there such a thing as 'blogger's block? Because I think I had it this week. It's summer, I should be full of energy and blogging my heart out. But I wasn't feeling it. I thought today would be...
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Quilt Time!!!!
So how is everyone doing? Is your summer going well? Southern California has been very gloomy for a couple days. We even had a little bit of rain. Not enough to water the plants, but just some...
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My Big Fat Mirror Makeover Using Paint!!!
Good day! July is flying by! I've been busy creating, just not busy blogging here much. I do have a fun project to show off today. I found this vintage grass cloth covered mirror at a thrift store. It...
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