I’m going out of town to celebrate a cousin’s 40th birthday party. He only lives a three hour drive away. While I’m there, I’ll visit another old friend and meet up with a lady from one of my communities for a quick coffee. It will be a busy trip, and I will have fun. Still,…
Earlier this month, I sorted out my candles and room sprays, putting away summery scents and getting out autumn ones. Now I’m moving on to my perfumes, home fragrance oils, incense and bath products. QUICK THINGS TO DO TODAY: – Need to visit an ATM for cash, go to the video rental store, or fill…
My “Gina” wine glasses, from Crate and Barrel I’ve stocked up my pantry with food. Now it’s time to stock the liquor cabinet for the upcoming cocktail parties, holiday parties and celebrations I’ll throw. I also like sipping sherry or port wine on a dark fall evening when it’s rainy or snowing out. In case…
We’re halfway through the month. Only a couple more weeks until Halloween! Have you decorated your home for fall yet? Is there an autumn wreath on your door, a fall welcome mat at the front door, pumpkins and squash on your mantel or your front porch? Orange, cranberry, brown, black or dark green candles around…
Pumpkin Leaves Silicone Baking Mold, at JoAnn’s Today after my maintenance housework is done (vacuuming, sweeping and wiping down kitchen counters) I plan to experiment heavily in the kitchen. I’m trying to learn how to make a few yummy things. It will make a mess, but cleanup will be fun, aided by a pumpkin scented…
Have you been to the library in the past month or two? Do you have a nice selection of books to read on chilly fall evenings? Or are you like me, with a bad Barnes & Noble habit and unread books spilling out of your multiple bookcases? If you enjoy reading, grab a book and…
Orange Celosia, on my front steps QUICK THINGS TO DO TODAY: – Fridge and freezer maintenance cleaning. See if you can fit in an extra shelf or drawer today, as needed. – Plan menus for the week; create grocery shopping list – Water houseplants if needed; move them into more light today as needed; rotate…
The Pincushion plant that sits on my kitchen counter QUICK THINGS TO DO TODAY: – Do you have orange juice in the house? Milk? Bread? – Clean off and declutter mail table if needed – Take 5 minutes to sweep or vacuum floors that need it – Need to use a mud mask or moisturizing…
Purple Celosia, for my front steps Today is our last really big push to organize our kitchens for the upcoming fall months. (I still have a couple minor kitchen projects coming up this week though). I saved the biggest project for today – the pantry. This probably should be a weekend project, but I’m busy…
Fall Forest Pie Crust Cutters, at Williams-Sonoma This week I plan to do a massive reorganization of my kitchen. I need to get ready for the fall holiday entertaining season ahead. I did extensive cleaning during my Spring Cleaning. I’ve maintained my cupboards that hold dishes and pans, so they are in pretty good shape….