Every first weekend of the month, there is a flea market held at the Kane County Fairgrounds in the Chicago area. I'd only visited once before, when I was pregnant with my oldest daughter 12 years ago, but it was cold and rainy that day, so I didn't stay too long. So this summer, I… Continue reading Flea Market Sunday- Lots of Fun, Loads of Junk & Scads of Tips
I was in Goodwill last week and I spotted this: I loved the inlay and the frame color, plus it was $3.99. I thought I could make it into something much better. Here's my plan: A little paint tape and chalkboard spray paint. My inspiration? Restoration Hardware's subway art. To make it… Continue reading The Story Hidden in Our Subway Art
I've had this old entertainment center door in our basement storage area for a while: It was on an entertainment center we had donated but we left the door behind. I'd had my husband hold on to it because I liked it. No sentimental value or anything. I just really liked this door and thought… Continue reading My Most Favorite Project to Date
I have an outstanding husband. Second time around, I like to think I’ve gotten pretty good at figuring out what works. He’s my biggest supporter, and without him, I couldn’t be the mom/wife I try to be. Truly, behind every great mom or wife is a husband who just gets it. He helps… Continue reading Chocolate Chip Cookies Make Me Chubby, Weddings Make Me Cry
I actually stole this idea from Oprah. I saw a commercial for an upcoming Favorite Things show and boom, idea. I love this show, and I cry when people are that happy. Especially when they have all teachers in the audience or when the Katrina volunteers got free fridges and iPods. Something about collective joy… Continue reading These Are A Few Of My Favorite Things
A Grace Full Life 