Turning our hearts toward home ...
Welcome to my stop on the Acreage Blog Tour! Ever since I was a little girl, I dreamed of living on a farm. Images of rolling hills, cattle in the pasture, horses by the stall, chickens … lots of chickens, and a pond. Sigh. All of these make my heart sing. When we moved from the suburbs of California to the…
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As an avid quilter for over 30 years, I have come to learn that when it comes to quilting tools and supplies, always get the best! I’ve also learned that some tools make life much easier, like having a wrist pin cushion. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve stepped on a pin because it fell off my cutting…
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There’s one thing you need to know about me, if you haven’t figured it out already. I LOVE QUILTING … everything about it, every single part of the process. From designing the quilt pattern, to picking the fabric, cutting it out, marking pieces if needed, assembling the blocks, and yes, I even love attaching and hand-stitching the binding. Seeing a finished…
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How to screen your porch with this DIY step-by-step tutorial. One of the many blessings of our house are the porches … not one, not two, but three. It quickly became apparent that our most used porch would be the side porch … the one off the kitchen. I’ve shared how we prepped and stained the posts and deck, and how we…
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Are you getting your home ready for the 4th of July holiday? I love pulling out my red, white and blue decorations each year. Inside and out, my home is getting ready to celebrate America’s birthday. This year I’m adding a few new touches to our porch. These new additions include a couple of DIY Patriotic Dish Towel Pillows. If…
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Mother’s Day is only a few weeks away. What is your favorite way to spend Mother’s Day? I am the proud mom to 5 amazing children. My oldest is 30 and the youngest is 15. I’m also honored to be called Mom by my son-in-law, and my most precious title is Nana to 3 adorable grandbabies. In 30 years of…
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