I LOVE Christmas. I love everything about Christmas. Obviously I love the Savior and appreciate the gift of His Atonement. I love all the ways we celebrate Christ’s birth and life: the lights, the giving, the family traditions, the music, the stories of redemption, the food, the decorations that hold so much symbolism. I am …
I spend a lot of time in my kitchen, and the 70’s or 80’s vibe in the kitchen of my Victorian house was not working for me. First of all, I didn’t love the peninsula. Yes, it allowed me a view out the window while washing dishes, but the view is just of my driveway …
Recently I’ve been reading articles on tips for saving money. Titles like “10 Things to Stop Buying to Save Money” or “15 Easy Ways to Save Money” grabbed my attention. With prices rising, everyone could use some advice on how to make money stretch a little farther. The problem is, I found that I was …
I finished a quilt! It only took me a little over a year! I wanted to make a quilt for my bedroom to match the cream and blue toile wallpaper, but I didn’t want a completely blue room. I decided that adding some pinks and florals would complement the blue and keep the room looking …
I just tuned 41 a few weeks ago, and was thinking about all that has happened in my life in the past year. I had to look back at photos in my phone to remember what happened in the beginning of the year and was kind of surprised at how much I have done. I …
On Father’s Day, I’d like to tell you about my dad. All my life, he’s been someone I could count on for advice or help with a variety of problems. And he’s not just there for his kids. Over the years I’ve seen many friends and neighbors call on my dad for help. Here are …
One perk that came with my house was a beautiful old-fashioned stove. It was made to look like a Victorian era wood-burning stove, but it’s actually a six-burner gas stove with an electric oven with convection oven. For someone who loves to cook and loves all things Victorian, it was a dream come true. But …
Welcome to my blog! I’ve been thinking about writing this for a while now. After moving to Wisconsin, I thought it would be cool to have a way to share what I’m doing in life with friends and family far away, and with anyone else who stumbles across it and is interested. I’ve always liked …