“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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  • Colorful snapshots and vintage decor

    Hello Friend. Not a lot going on right now that would interest you, but I thought I’d share a little glimpse into my week. I did take pictures this week and posted them on stories. I thought I would show… Continue reading

    Colorful snapshots and vintage decor
  • Discover Autumn Decor at Dogwood Vintiques

    Hello Friend! It’s Wednesday, you have made it half way through so far, and I hope your week has been going well so far. Today I will be working at Dogwood Vintiques from 12-4, and I would love for you… Continue reading

    Discover Autumn Decor at Dogwood Vintiques
  • Finding Balance: Cleaning, Art, and New Beginnings

    Hello Friend and happy Monday! Today is an incredibly big day for our son Max, as he embarks on his first day of college, a milestone that marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter in his life. We are… Continue reading

    Finding Balance: Cleaning, Art, and New Beginnings
  • Back to school time, an estate sale, and a thank you.

    Hello friend and happy Friday. I have seen many back to school pictures and meet the teacher pictures circulating on social media lately. What an exciting time filled with anticipation, yet it can also be a nerve-wracking time for both… Continue reading

    Back to school time, an estate sale, and a thank you.
  • Celebrating Milestones: 5,000 Blog Views!

    Hello friend! Happy Birthday to my mother-in-law! Wednesday, what a wonderful Wednesday it is. What’s on your agenda today besides the usual work commitments? I’m taking the youngest to his college today so he can explore the campus and figure… Continue reading

    Celebrating Milestones: 5,000 Blog Views!
  • Weekend recap

    Hello Friend and happy Monday! Did you have a nice weekend? I saw that some of you moved your kiddos into college, which is such an exciting milestone filled with new adventures and opportunities. For those who enjoyed a last… Continue reading

    Weekend recap
  • Revitalize Your Space with Vintage Decor Inspiration

    Hello Friend. It’s Friday, and I can’t believe how quickly this week has flown by! Do you have any big plans for the weekend ahead? I don’t have much planned myself, just a little thrifting and some time set aside… Continue reading

    Revitalize Your Space with Vintage Decor Inspiration
  • Crafting a Rustic Autumn Wreath with Unique Touches

    Hello! I’ve been all over the place the last couple of days. I can’t seem to get it together, which is quite frustrating. I painted the flower frogs that I showed you on Monday with gesso, thinking it was white… Continue reading

    Crafting a Rustic Autumn Wreath with Unique Touches
  • Sunday afternoon crafting

    Good morning, friend. What a beautiful morning it is here in mid Missouri. The temperature is cool and not stifling like many mornings lately, offering a perfect opportunity to enjoy the outdoors. It is an overcast sky, but the sun… Continue reading

    Sunday afternoon crafting
  • Embrace Summer’s End: Creative Ideas for Back to School

    Hello friend and happy August first. Usually this time of year, I am sad to see that summer is almost finished with school starting soon, signaling the end of lazy days and spontaneous adventures. However, this year feels different as… Continue reading

    Embrace Summer’s End: Creative Ideas for Back to School