Isn't that so true.I often think what kind of house I would build if I won the lottery.It wouldn't be huge, I can tell you that.Something cozy, intimate, and relaxing.Somewhere where you can put your feet up and dogs can run around freely.{because you know I am still working on thatbull dog for ... Read More about ~good things come in small packages~

"Someday when I'm awfully low. When the world is cold. I will feel a glowjust thinking of you, and the way you look tonight." - Fields and Kerns Enjoying a cozy rainy day here in the Pacific Northwest.I've got my latte, my favorite bran muffins in the oven, & great tunes playing!xoxo ... Read More about ~quote of the day~

I came upon this great website that featuresfabulous spaces and then tells you how you can recreate them!If you haven't been there, check it out! xoxo ... Read More about ~remodelista~

I got my latest issue of Country Living in the mail today.Have you seen it yet? I am in love with the home of Caroline Scheeler!Check it out! Loving the black walls! Besides that, my friend Jen is featured on page 74! Way to go Jen!!!xoxo ... Read More about ~I am in LOVE~

on these cold and rainy fall days, why not do a little canning? I found these great {FREE} labels to use!Have fun!xoxo ... Read More about ~canning~

Can you tell I am in the mood for fall?A cozy evening in with the fire roaring and the sound of rain pounding on the skylights.....and a movie with the family.It doesn't get much better than this! Cornbread-Stuffed Cornish Game HensStuffing:3 tablespoons butter1 cup chopped onion½ cup chopped ... Read More about ~what’s for dinner?~

Thank you Jill from Forever Cottage for nominating my blog!You are such an inspiration to me, I am honored!So, you want to know 10 honest to goodness things about me and how I feel?Are you sure? OK, hope I don't lose any followers over this!1}I wish Google Maps had an “Avoid Ghetto” routing ... Read More about ~honest to goodness~

*Click on any of the photos to make them bigger*We bought our first home, the one we live in now, in 1998.It was definitely a diamond in the rough!These photos are for those of you that think trash can't be turned into treasure!It's been a long road, and Lord knows, we still aren't done,but it's ... Read More about ~where there’s a will, there’s a way~