“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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  • Antique Finds and Garden Themes: A Weekend Recap

    Hello, friend. It’s been a minute since I talked to you. We have been sick in our house— a crazy virus swept through and took us hostage for a while. We are on the mend, though. I am happy to… Continue reading

    Antique Finds and Garden Themes: A Weekend Recap
  • Weekend Adventures: Thrifting and Painting Memories

    Hello friend. What a busy weekend we had. Mr. Handsome and I went thrifting on Friday and grabbed some pizza to bring home for the start of his birthday celebration. He found some vintage books and CDs. I found some… Continue reading

    Weekend Adventures: Thrifting and Painting Memories
  • Celebrating Spring with Family Activities

    Good morning, friend. How are you today? Today is going to be warm, the weather man says close to 70°. How about that! It feels like the perfect day to be outside enjoying nature. While spring cleaning, I have been… Continue reading

    Celebrating Spring with Family Activities
  • A Day of Warmth and Renewal

    Hello friend. Yesterday was such a wonderful day. It was warm and sunny, the birds were singing merrily, and the squirrels were playfully chasing each other across the yard, adding a lively spirit to the morning. It was such a… Continue reading

    A Day of Warmth and Renewal
  • Creating a Charming Display with Vintage Items

    Hello friend. I wanted to say good morning, but it is after 5 PM here, and the day has flown by so quickly. I had a plan to share my booth and how I added new items to it today,… Continue reading

    Creating a Charming Display with Vintage Items
  • Back to School and Winter Wonders

    Hello Friend. Today is Friday, and school is back in session after a long and unexpected break. School was canceled on Monday because of Presidents Day, which gave us a three-day weekend to rest and enjoy some time off. Then,… Continue reading

    Back to School and Winter Wonders
  • Seven Freckles: The Art of Connection and Creativity

    Hello friend. Happy Wednesday. I thought I would tell you some things about me since its been awhile. My name is Amy and I’m the face behind Seven freckles. I have two sons, and I have been married almost thirty-one… Continue reading

    Seven Freckles: The Art of Connection and Creativity
  • Celebrating Presidents Day: Reflections and Activities

    I’m late, I’m late, for a very important date, no time to say hello, good-bye, I’m late, I’m late, I’m late. Good morning! It is after eight AM and I usually post by seven. Today is Presidents Day in the… Continue reading

    Celebrating Presidents Day: Reflections and Activities
  • Valentine’s Day

    Good morning! Happy Valentine’s Day! I hope your day is filled with flowers, chocolate, and love. Did you see Joanna Gaines’ post today? Her house is decorated for Valentine’s Day. So pretty. This is what my house looks like this… Continue reading

    Valentine’s Day
  • Thrifting

    Hello friend. Today is Wednesday, and there is no school. We have a winter blast coming; that is what the weatherman called it. We are only supposed to get about four inches of snow, but we are expected to get… Continue reading

    Thrifting