Snow White Takes to Baking : A Couch Adventure

Snow White Takes to Baking : A Couch Adventure

      Christmas Recap   Last week we were continuing the Christmas festivities and I forgot to post. School started up today and I had to drag myself out of bed this morning. I am not much of a morning person so getting to…

Votes for Women: A Couch Adventure

Votes for Women: A Couch Adventure

  Couch Talk     Voting day is finally here and I am looking forward to finding out who wins!   It certainly feels like November here in Pennsylvania. The wind is blowing and we woke up this morning to a dusting of snow on…

I’ll Take a Chai With My Bed Sheets: A Couch Adventure

I’ll Take a Chai With My Bed Sheets: A Couch Adventure

    Couch Talk   We had a relaxing weekend, although I always wish it was longer. Today was a vacation day so we spent a leisurely morning watching an interesting Netflix film called The Willoughbys. Then we did a Star Wars themed workout together.…

Was Your Week Sketchy? : A Couch Adventure

Was Your Week Sketchy? : A Couch Adventure

  Fall Frenzy   First off, this Dahlia is from my garden with compliments of my son who has been dying to pick it since it started to bloom. We are still pressing forward with school. Some days are very long, while others are easier.…

Giving Thanks For Purses, Pumpkin Pancakes, and Little People

Giving Thanks For Purses, Pumpkin Pancakes, and Little People

  I Am Thankful    Having just celebrated Thanksgiving, I feel the need to share a few of my many blessings. So many years of my life have been spent enjoying the holidays with family, enjoying the food and traditions but not focusing on what…

Smoked Tea and Bookstores Make Me Want to Paint: Watercolors

Smoked Tea and Bookstores Make Me Want to Paint: Watercolors

  Bookshop In the Boonies   This year has certainly been a year of learning to breathe. I cannot remember having this many blog breaks since I started back in 2010. But I am learning to roll with it in the hope that time will…

Milk Chocolate Bars and A Pretty Purse : Mixed Media Purse

Milk Chocolate Bars and A Pretty Purse : Mixed Media Purse

Museum Day   This past Saturday we spent several hours at The Hershey Story in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Hubby and I both grew up less than a few hours from Hershey,Pennsylvania and we never visited this museum dedicated to the history of Milton Hershey. For those…

A Jacket Full of Ruffles and Flowered Bunny Ears : Seth Apter Inspired Mini Album

A Jacket Full of Ruffles and Flowered Bunny Ears : Seth Apter Inspired Mini Album

    Recently, I completed my daughter’s spring coat just in time for the slightly warmer temperatures. I was afraid the wool would be too warm but it is the perfect weight for chili weather. The beautiful green wool I used was gifted to me…

Time For Love: PaperArtsy Guest Designer

Time For Love: PaperArtsy Guest Designer

  Tick Tock   As always, time is flying and I am scrambling to get things done before the month is out. Since my boys finished their basketball season I thought I was going to have several free weekends.  But with the sickness that has…

It’s Never Too Early for Spring Pretties

It’s Never Too Early for Spring Pretties

Making Pretties   Since my daughter was born, I have been inspired to sew her pretty things. Yes, I could buy them but it is so much more fun to make them with my own hands. I took lessons as a child and made a…