“Go back to your books, to your armchair. Plant your trees, watch them grow. If more people valued home above gold, this world would be a merrier place.”

— Thorin Oakenshield

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  • A Perfect Day of Family, Art, and Music

    Hello, friend! How are you? Did you have a happy Valentine’s Day? We did. We hung out at home until evening, not getting out of our jammies. I painted items for my booth while Mr. Handsome focused on writing his… Continue reading

    A Perfect Day of Family, Art, and Music
  • Weekend Recap: Seahawks, Brunch & Crafting Fun

    Hello Friend. How about those Seahawks? Did you enjoy the game? What was your favorite commercial? Did you fix a favorite snack to enjoy while watching? We had the most beautiful weather yesterday. I went outside and carried off some… Continue reading

    Weekend Recap: Seahawks, Brunch & Crafting Fun
  • Super Bowl, Winter Olympics, Before and After

    Hello friend. Are you ready for the Super Bowl? It’s that thrilling time of year when excitement fills the air, and everyone is buzzing about the big game, with anticipation building as kickoff approaches. What is your tradition? Do you… Continue reading

    Super Bowl, Winter Olympics, Before and After
  • Weekend Hockey Adventure Recap

    Hello Friend. How was your weekend? What did you do? Did you stay at home due to the cold weather, or did you get out? Max invited Mr. Handsome and me to a thrilling hockey game between M.U. and K.U.… Continue reading

    Weekend Hockey Adventure Recap
  • Productive Days Indoors

    Hello Friend. How are you? You hear from me so often that sometimes it is hard for me to think of things I haven’t already told you. Let’s see… working at the antique mall was fun. It was so refreshing… Continue reading

    Productive Days Indoors
  • Winter Hobbies: Finding Joy During the Storm

    Hello Friend! Holy freeze Batman. How are you? Did you survive the crazy winter storm that we experienced? During those long, chilly days at home, I immersed myself in a variety of activities to keep my spirits high. I listened… Continue reading

    Winter Hobbies: Finding Joy During the Storm
  • Creative Ideas to Beat the Winter Blues

    Hello Friend. Are you hanging in there? I know many people that are sick with sore throats, which can be quite uncomfortable. It seems like a lot of folks are struggling with this issue lately, and I guess it is… Continue reading

    Creative Ideas to Beat the Winter Blues
  • Collage Making

    Hello Friend, how are you? Happy Martin Luther King Day, that is if you’re in the United States. Since it is a federal holiday, what are you doing today? Many of you are out of school and out of work… Continue reading

    Collage Making
  • Painted Peg Dolls

    Hello Friend. Is it cold where you are? It is cold here, it’s feeling like winter. It has been so unseasonably warm that I have been afraid that my tulips might start popping up too early, only to be caught… Continue reading

    Painted Peg Dolls
  • Colorful Easter Eggs: A Modern Twist on Tradition

    Hello Friend. It’s Wednesday, can you believe it? Also, it is January 14th, can you imagine that, crazy. Time just keeps flying, doesn’t it? Last night, I took a moment to reflect on where the day went as I tried… Continue reading

    Colorful Easter Eggs: A Modern Twist on Tradition