DIY Christmas gifts…

This is my article that was featured on everythinghomemagazine.com! I usually try to make a few Christmas gifts for my close female friends and family. This year I decided to try my hand at making tassel necklaces. I've been seeing tassels on everything and all over the fashion blogs. I have been making jewelry for … Continue reading DIY Christmas gifts…

Christmas decorating in installments…

I have been trying to decorate  for Christmas all week...😳 Working full time has really been getting in the way ha! But I have accomplished to get my mantle...  My entry way...   And my little black washstand finished...  The tree is up and the lights are on but that's as far as I have … Continue reading Christmas decorating in installments…

Holiday traditions…Thanksgiving

This evening I have been getting a few things ready for Thanksgiving. Since I have to work  all day, the day before Thanksgiving, the more I can get done beforehand the better!  We actually have two celebrations, one on the day for my husbands family which we are hosting. The other is on Sunday with … Continue reading Holiday traditions…Thanksgiving

Notre Dame…

Last weekend we took a little trip to see our friends in South Bend. Our daughter and her boyfriend tagged along because they had tickets to the Notre Dame football game. 🍀🏉 So we all went out to take in the pre-game festivities. The weather couldn't have been better to walk around the beautiful campus. … Continue reading Notre Dame…

Blanket Scarf…

So blanket scarves are all over this fall and I have bought two of them. Mine aren't the big square ones but they are about twice as wide as a normal scarf. Because of the width they were just too much and I felt like I was choking when I was wearing them. So, with … Continue reading Blanket Scarf…

Fall getaway….

I took a few days off last week to get some things done but we took a couple days for a quick trip to Nashville. I had only been there once for just a few hours when I took my daughter on a college visit to Vanderbilt and Mike had never been there.     … Continue reading Fall getaway….

Fall Colors…🍁🍂🍃

Hope everyone's Sunday is as beautiful as it is here in Indiana. This weekend has to be the peak color for the season. Everyone was afraid the colors would be drab and short lived cause of the lack of rain this fall but as you can see once again Mother Nature has not disappointed!        … Continue reading Fall Colors…🍁🍂🍃

Pumpkin Cupcakes…Gluten Free!

At work I am the designated cupcake maker for all the birthday celebrations.  This month we had two birthdays and today was the celebration. The two birthday girls agreed on pumpkin cupcakes! We have one co-worker that has to be gluten free, so gluten free pumpkin cupcakes with maple buttercream icing was the choice. Here's … Continue reading Pumpkin Cupcakes…Gluten Free!

Bargain of the Day! 

 Just got my latest order from TJMaxx.com! I'm jumping on the fringe bandwagon with my new Lucky Brand crossbody clutch and Rampage blanket scarf.   The clutch is so cute and inside it has card slots and plenty of room for all your necessities!  The best part is the clutch was on clearance for $20...woohoo! And … Continue reading Bargain of the Day! 

What a great weekend!

Our lifelong friends, Clare and Earl, came for the weekend! It's very seldom that when they visit do they get to spend two nights, but they did this time! It gave us time to do a lot of catching up, watch the Cubs/Cardinals games, Notre Dame football, do some crafts, have a beer tasting, go … Continue reading What a great weekend!