Swapping out for Spring

The first signs of spring – snow drops coming up in my yard! I look forward to seeing these every year. So grateful to whichever previous homeowner planted them years ago. Now that Valentine’s Day is over, I’m taking down all my red decorations (some which hung around since Christmas). I’m swapping out for my …

Decorating for Autumn 2012

Decorative Velvet Pumpkins, at Gump’s Right now, stores are filled with beautiful autumn decor. Orange, brown, green, purple, and dark red adorns bedding, candles, table linens, kitchen towels, and dishes. Target, Pier 1, Cost Plus World Market, Michael’s and Joann’s crafts stores are particularly tempting right now – yikes! I’m trying to stay strong and …

Friday in Mid-September

One of my dogs enjoying playing “King of the Hill” on the dog park’s newly delivered autumn bark pile QUICK THINGS TO DO TODAY: It’s mid-month. Need to pay any bills? Make any doctor, dentist or vet appointments? Anybody in your house need a trim on their haircut? Drop off any Netflix or Redbox DVDs …

Decorating for Autumn

Harvest Leaf Pillar Candles, at Pier 1 Right now, stores are filled with beautiful autumn decor. Oranges, browns, greens, purples, and dark reds adorn bedding, candles, table linens, kitchen towels, and dishes. Target, Craft Warehouse, Michael’s and Joann’s crafts stores are particularly tempting right now – yikes! I’m trying to stay strong and decorate my …