Five Easy Fall Decorating Ideas

This week I’ve been feeling artsy. So what did I do?  Well, of course, I came up with five easy fall decorating ideas that I was able to use throughout my home. I hope you’ll be inspired to make your own home reflect this beautiful season! Each of these projects took less than an hour from start to finish. First I’ll show you the steps to make each creation, and then I’ll show you how it all looks in in {Read More}

This Ain’t Glamping, Folks!

We used to be campers. It started when the kids were little, probably around 1995. Patrick was 6 and Trevor was 3. (Ah… next year they will be 26 and 23!) Back then we used a tent. These pictures were taken on our very first camping trip in Colorado. No glamping here! Honestly, I’m more of a hotel girl. Or at least glamping! Soon after our tent camping days, T’s dad gave us a cute little travel trailer. It was {Read More}

Fifty, Not Frumpy, Friday

Whoever said fifty had to look frumpy? I will never be frumpy. Just sayin’. I believe that each woman has a style that is unique to her. And as long as it’s tasteful, she can embrace it as she ages. I like to dress comfortably and stylish. Those who know me best know that, as a creative type, I awake each day and enjoy the process of picking what I will wear. It’s one of my favorite parts of the {Read More}

Southwest Pizza

Time is tight on weekdays. Trader Joe’s is my go-to store to get the ingredients for a quick, healthy dinner. Today I feature Trader Joe’s Thursday: Southwest Pizza. It was the perfect day to use my new toys from Anthropologie that I bought with my birthday discount. Forget the clothes. I went for the kitchen gadgets! How CUTE are these???? I bought this Poppy Rolling Pin for my daughter-in-love Shandi for her wedding shower. I’ve secretly envied it since then. I {Read More}

How to Downsize Without Losing Your Mind

Many empty nest couples ponder the idea of downsizing. As appealing as the idea may seem, the overwhelming immensity of the task can keep many couples from ever taking the first step. So, how can you — from a practical standpoint — get past the hurdle and actually downsize without losing your mind? My husband and I downsized by half this year. I’ll be the first to admit that we probably would have procrastinated for years if T had not {Read More}

How to Turn a Scarf into a Vest – diy

Vests are a great wardrobe investment to help transition into fall, and long vests are so popular this year. Now you can repurpose your favorite large scarf and turn it into a vest for fall! How to Turn a Scarf into a Vest First, lay out your pashmina or scarf with no folds.   Next, fold the scarf in half, length wise. Then fold it width wise one more time. Now take the two corners at the top and tie {Read More}