It’s gingerbread time! My Christmas kitchen decor has been gingerbread since we first got married 47 years ago. I wanted to share some of my “vintage” DIY pieces and some recent ideas. I grew up with a mom that made gingerbread cookies every Christmas. It was wonderful! When I got...

 Bells, bells, bells! I’m seeing them everywhere in holiday decor and I love it. So traditional, so classic, so fun! The first bells come from Dollar Tree. We all know what I’m talking about, the bright ugly plastic with the obvious not metal finish. I have seen these done in...

  If you feel like it’s too early to start working on Christmas decorations, think again. You aren’t crazy busy yet, there are still holiday supplies, believe me, they go early, and you will be so relaxed in December when everything is done. You will actually enjoy your family time!...

  Marble is Always Classic  Don’t you just love the classic look of marble? I have the old school dark granite kitchen counters that I really like but I would love the marble look quartz counters. To brighten my counters up and get my marble fix, I have some marble...

  Thrift Store Fun!  I see so many YouTubers thrift store shopping and finding wonderful, amazing treasures. The stores they visit are full of furniture, pottery, baskets and all sorts of possibilities at amazing prices. Will we be as lucky here in Tennessee?  My daughter, Brianna and I decided to...

This post may contain affiliate links from which I receive commissions at no additional cost to you. It’s Fall Y’all! Is it actually Fall? When I did this fun project it was at least 90 degrees! I like to start transitioning from Summer to Fall in September. This year it...

Gingerbread Wreath Using Dollar Tree Houses and Bottlebrush Trees This post may contain affiliate links from which I will receive a commission at no cost to you. I know, I know, it’s early for Christmas decor but, I had to post now because the supplies will be sold out if...

This post may contain affiliate links from which I will earn a commission at no extra cost to you. New Home, New Kitchen! First thing I must say, I love my new kitchen. The previous homeowners took such excellent care of everything and it shows. I was also thrilled to...

Hello friends. It’s been awhile. My life got a little complicated, taking care of my mother and husband and I finally realized that I could use some help. I sold our business, Mom’s house and our house then headed to Tennessee. Why would we leave Tampa for Tennessee, you ask?...

One of our favorite places to visit is Tarpon Springs. It’s a must go, when we have guests. If you have never been, I highly recommend it. It’s one of those hidden treasures in Florida. Not the big boxoffice like Disney or Busch Gardens but, if you want beautiful and...