Grandson Turns ONE!
An Open Letter Dear Adonis, My usual response when someone told me that babysitting a grandchild is delightful was, "Oh no, I took care...
Easy and Affordable DIY Gravel Patio under $200
At the design center for our home, the builders were going to charge about $5,500 to lay pavers and build a pergola. I mulled it over a...
Lumpiang Gulay
A Filipino vegetable eggroll recipe Since my kids are now grown, I have been finding time and inspiration to learn new things. Cooking...
Easter is my Christmas - Part 2
A Crate of Succulents What is a celebration without a gift? My excitement over Easter is unmatched this year. Without kids at home, there...
Easter is my Christmas!
AN EASTER CENTERPIECE Of all the seasons of celebration, Easter is my favorite. This is my happy time, my reset button. Why shouldn't it...
Year round Holiday Tree
Admittedly, when it comes to projects, I tend to bite more than I can chew. This blog for example, took years to plan and at least three...
Creating a Home: Goin' Junking |Part 3: The Best Find|
The Best Find at Texas Thrift - San Antonio 📷 📷 📷 There is nothing more fulfilling than creating something with your own hands! My...
Creating a Home: Goin' Junking |Part 2: THE BATHROOM and various decorations|
While working in the kitchen, I wanted to refinish the breakfast nook furniture and visualized how to use one of the two large mirrors...
Creating a Home (Goin' Junking) |Part 1: THE KITCHEN|
My son’s first home is a three-bedroom, one bath rental home. As in most rentals, there is typically not much that can be done but if...













