Turning our hearts toward home ...
The calendar says that this is officially the last day of Winter. I’m not altogether sure, though, that here on the East Coast, our atmosphere got that message. We are still BLESSED with freezing temperatures, freezing rain, and even some snow. Yes, I said it … BLESSED. I love ALL the seasons, and the individual characteristics that each bring. I…
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I’m so excited to share with you my first “big” project. It’s one I’ve been dreaming of for years. It’s not a project that will be completed overnight, but one that will definitely evolve over time. When we lived in California, I owned an online quilt store. And yes, it’s true … if you own a quilt store, your…
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Two years ago we bought this house that we lovingly call Sunnyside Manor. You can read all about the house here, here, and here. Before we moved even one box in, Hubby and I spent the first few weeks repainting the main living area … kitchen, living room, dining room. The walls were blue. And although I do think blue…
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February is a special month for me for so many reasons … all for things I absolutely LOVE! Valentine’s day … My daughter’s birthday … The month we moved into our new home in Virginia … The month I started Simply Fresh Vintage … In just a few days, my blog will celebrate it’s first anniversary. It has been a…
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Are you a fabric-a-holic like I am? I have tons and tons of fabric … in every color, shape and size. When we moved from California, I had all my boxes of fabric very neatly labeled and numbered. Yes. Numbered. 1 of … 2 of … 3 of … 35 of … 36 of … You get the idea. You…
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Every Sunday afternoon I like to go through my refrigerator to see what’s left over from the week before. It’s the perfect time to give the kids last-minute calls for whatever is lurking behind that stainless steel door. If no one wants to eat it, it’s off to the dumps! Yesterday I noticed that I had a couple quarts of…
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