“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

Latest Posts


  • Three things

    Good morning friend. How have you been? It’s busy around here with so much happening in every corner. Have you seen the final Downton Abbey movie yet? It is truly so good, and I highly recommend it. The character development… Continue reading

    Three things
  • Preparing for Christmas: Unpacking Holiday Joy and Creativity

    Hello Friend. It rained and stormed, but it rained, finally bringing some much-needed moisture to our drought-stricken land. Our ground is so dry and cracked. My flowers in the back gardens, have almost dried up, not from a lack of… Continue reading

    Preparing for Christmas: Unpacking Holiday Joy and Creativity
  • Weekend Recap.

    Hello Friend! Did you have a good weekend? I was busy all weekend, filled with various activities that kept me on my toes. On Friday, I grabbed a friend and we headed to a nearby farm for a junk fest,… Continue reading

    Weekend Recap.
  • Join Us for the Fall Open House at Dogwood Vintiques

    Good morning, friend. As I type this, the world is in disarray, swirling in chaos and uncertainty. People are dying for no reason; communities are fractured, with individuals gripped by anger and despair, leading them to take it out on… Continue reading

    Join Us for the Fall Open House at Dogwood Vintiques
  • An invitation

    Hello friend. How are you? Headaches and blood pressure issues have been kicking my behind lately, making it difficult to focus on my usual activities and enjoy daily life. The toll they took on my energy levels was quite significant,… Continue reading

    An invitation
  • Weekend Plans: Football, Estate Sales, and Crafting

    Hello and happy Friday! Wow, that was a fast week, wasn’t it? I can’t believe how quickly the days flew by. Do you have any exciting plans for this evening? I hear that there might be a football game tonight… Continue reading

    Weekend Plans: Football, Estate Sales, and Crafting
  • Cozy Times and Creative Projects

    Hello friend. We got some rain yesterday, a refreshing change after a long dry spell. The ground is still cracked, and when you walk on the grass, it sounds like you’re walking on potato chips. Crunch! Crunch! We had such… Continue reading

    Cozy Times and Creative Projects
  • A commission

    Good morning, Friend. As I type this blog, I am wearing a sweatshirt. I love cool mornings, don’t you? There’s something refreshing about the air that makes everything feel more alive and invigorating. This is a three-day weekend, a perfect… Continue reading

    A commission
  • Gardening and vintage finds

    Hello friend. It’s Wednesday already, can you believe how quickly the week has flown by? I have been enjoying the temperatures here; it is unusually cool for this time of year, and it is a delightful treat that reminds me… Continue reading

    Gardening and vintage finds
  • Weekend vintage finds

    Howdy and hello, friend. I walked outside this morning and needed a jacket. It made me excited for the new season that is quickly approaching, and it matches all the pumpkins I have sitting around on my porch and deck.… Continue reading

    Weekend vintage finds