Well, it's still warm here but in the morning you can get a slight glimpse of Fall.  I know it's still a little while away, but I have been working on Fall and Christmas decor for a few weeks and I am getting excited about the change of weather. With that change will come all sorts of exciting things for me.  To kick off the changing of the leaves I will be heading to Columbus, OH.  (You might have noticed the picture on my sidebar.)  The Country Living Fair will be held there Sept. 16-18 ... Read More about Where I Will Be…

Yes, the day has come (and gone)!  Madelyn started SCHOOL today!  In all honesty, it wasn't as bad as I thought.  There were a few tears (from Mom) and a quick quiver of the lip (Madelyn) but all in all it was a great morning.  Scott even took the day off. A few of us put together a little breakfast for the kids this morning.  It has become a tradition and even though this is our first year of riding the bus, we have participated for the last three years. print from It was a whole ... Read More about First Day of Her Semi-Independent Life

Remember this statement?  "I am going to be patient and search for the right table at the right price."  Well, what I didn't mention is I have been looking for a farm or harvest table for about a year now.  The table we currently have was from my husband' parents and there is nothing wrong with...it's even still in great shape and a classic design.   BUT, it's not quite the style I have gravitated toward.  It's a little too formal for I am envisioning in that space. Last week I found an ... Read More about Patience and A New/Old Table