Along with the front door series, I wanted to include a front porch series. We live in a town filled with older homes with many in the Craftsman/Bungalow style. Porches beg you to come and sit a while. Watch the world go by. The teal Adirondack chairs are a wonderful contrast to the warm white…
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Flower Delivery
For those that have been following my blog for some time, you know that my mother is obsessed with dahlias. They are in full bloom and my mother lovingly refers to her crop as the dahlia forest. With too many blooms to keep to herself, she has given me permission to cut, cut, and…
Photography Monday: Front Door Series #1
I apologize for being silent for a few weeks, but life has been hectic. And, the Tour de France was in progress so that took precedence. Vive le Tour! In my short hiatus, I formulated a few new series that I want to implement. As one that loves and appreciates architecture, I wanted to…
Crafty Today: Patriotic Rosette Wreath
My mother’s birthday is July 3rd and she always decorates the front porch with vintage inspired bunting. But, what do you give your mother that can buy whatever she wants whenever she wants? A patriotic rosette wreath to decorate the front door. You need the following tools and supplies to create this wreath: Cricut machine…
Photography Monday: Micro Library #12
Lo and behold. I didn’t have to search for this one. This library is located on my route for my morning walk. This property is in the midst of a front yard renovation, but the library is open and ready for business. Located about a block from our local park, it was getting some…
Cricut Friday: Golfer Card
We celebrated Father’s Day over the weekend with my husband’s father because he was out of town having fun without us on Father’s Day. You need the following tools and supplies to create this card: Cricut machine Create a Friend cartridge Cuttlebug machine embossing folder cardstock adhesive googly eyes Fold the gray cardstock so it is…
Crafty Today: Slumber Party Birthday Card
We celebrated our niece’s birthday early while she was in California visiting with her family. You need the following tools and supplies to create this card: Cricut machine Create a Friend cartridge Cuttlebug machine embossing folder cardstock adhesive googly eyes Fold the grape cardstock so it is a finished size of 4.25″x 5.5″ and cut the pink…