On our most recent trip to the beach, we had to bring a little extra gear! It's the first time the whole family has gone to the beach since our grandson came along. And what fun we had!! I learned some things about babies and the beach: My number 1 tip is to set up some kind of 'containment' for baby! Crawlers and sand often don't mix well! Our little crawler wanted to grab handfuls ... continue reading...
Beach Baby Tips
Fun and Creative Easter Egg Ideas
Wow! Easter is right round the corner. It's such a great time of year - everything feels brand new again. Buds on trees; brighter, longer days; warmer temperatures; open-toed shoes! And time for some fun and creative Easter Eggs. Fun and Creative Easter Egg Ideas As a mom, I always enjoyed decorating eggs with my children, and have done it with my grandchildren as well. And who's kidding? I'd ... continue reading...
Exploring Cornwall Part 2- Porthcurno Beach and Minack
In my last post, I took you along on our trip to Poldark's Cornwall. We focused on Porthgwarra Cove's rugged beauty. This time we are going to Porthcurno Beach and the surrounding area! Porthcurno Beach stars as Nampara Cove in the British drama, Poldark. ('Porth' is Cornish for 'port'. Well, that makes sense, doesn't it?!?) With gorgeous fine sand kissed by the turquoise sea and high, craggy ... continue reading...
My Favorite Things – February
As we begin to see light at the end of the {winter} tunnel, there are some things I am crushing on right now. These are some of my favorite things this month! My Favorite Things for February This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. For more information, see my Disclosure Policy. This wispy Spring Door Wreath would be incredible on the front door or even ... continue reading...
Exploring England’s Cornwall – Porthgwarra Cove
Since becoming a Poldark fan, I've been totally enamored with the coast of England's Cornwall. It serves as the location for the PBS drama, and becomes as much a character in the series as the actors themselves. So much action takes place outdoors... everything from shipwrecks to smuggling, romance to skinny-dipping (more about that later...)! When we began planning a trip the UK, I knew ... continue reading...
5 Reasons to Travel During Shoulder Season
Travel is one of those things that is very time-specific. When you start planning a trip, one of the first steps is to decide WHEN you want to go. In my own experience, I can say that there are multiple advantages to traveling during what is called 'shoulder season'. Here are 5 reasons to travel during shoulder season. I am participating in a Holiday campaign for AARP Services, Inc. I ... continue reading...
Plaid Tidings Christmas Mantel
This year's Plaid Tidings Christmas Mantel is quite a contrast to last year's 'winter white' mantel. After our recent travels to Scotland, I fell in love with plaid all over again! If you have landed here after visiting my friend Beth at Unskinny Boppy, welcome! I am participating in a 3-day Christmas home tour with some of my best blogging buddies. We'll be sharing some ... continue reading...
A Visit to Highclere – the REAL Downton Abbey
Hello Lovelies! I am so excited to share with you one of the highlights of our recent European trip - a visit to Highclere Castle. I am normally not one to be star-struck, but I can be stricken by historical buildings... like castles and such! They move me - I find them to be extremely romantic. To stand in or near a very old structure, steeped in history, thrills me for some reason. I feel ... continue reading...
The Day the World Turned Upside Down
The photo grabbed me. More than any I had seen on TV or social media since the flooding began. The newscast had put up a split-screen. On the left was the interstate on a normal day, on the right, just the directional signs hovering over what looked like an ocean. Such an unnatural scene. Looking at it just makes you feel like the world has turned upside down. For me this image captures the ... continue reading...
So Close to Greatness – So Close to AMAZING!
So Close to Greatness... So Close to Amazing! Hey Y'all! Are you surprised to hear from me? Yeah, it's been too long. And to think... I was so close to greatness. SO close to AMAZING! On my way to blogging greatness, life happened. It started with grand babies. My husband and I began keeping one and sometimes two of them several days a week. It was so much fun! We got to be ... continue reading...
Quick Back-to-School Tablescape
School bells are ringing! The summer flew by, didn't it? It's time for back-to-school here and soon will be everywhere, so I wanted to share a quick back-to-school tablescape that could be featured at a back-to-school lunch for teachers, or a group of moms who want to celebrate this time of year! The centerpiece for this tablescape is very simple, but effective. I'm using my Chalkboard Painted ... continue reading...
Finding Home… and a Dining Room Makeover!
Have you ever missed so many days of excercising that it seemed pointless to pick it back up again? Or spent so many Sundays laying out of church that it's hard to go back? Or maybe you went on a chocolate or ice cream binge, turning your back on your New Year's resolution to lose weight? Finding Home... and a Dining Room Makeover That's where I am with my blog. It's been so long ... continue reading...
