It takes hands to build a house, but only hearts can build a home
Who here likes breakfast for dinner?? I LOVE IT!!! It’s easy to make and it’s yummy……eggs, pancakes, bacon, hashbrowns, french toast, and lots and lots of syrup!!! When my sister was visiting a few months ago, she made a quiche. I’m not much of a quiche person. I’ve never made one but it was delicious!! […]
The progress on the fireplace is coming along nicely!! So far, we found a sweet mantel from the Restore. Then we built the hearth. And then the firebox. I wanted a neutral colored stone to attach to the hearth and firebox that would compliment the pretty mantel. One day as we were walking through Home […]
We got so lucky finding this great fireplace mantel at the Restore near us. We are building a faux fireplace in our master bedroom and the beautiful mantel will be the cherry on top! THE HEARTH We built the hearth with 2x4s and a piece of plywood for the top. I wanted the hearth to […]
Our family is officially on summer break. Woo Hoo!!! In between the pool, the library, walks with the dogs, going to the movies, a vacation trip to the beach, and sleeping in, the LOML and I are going to try to squeeze in some home projects. In the plans for our master bedroom renovation, I […]
How was your fourth? Fireworks, picnic, family time? I hope however you spent your day, that it was enjoyable time with family and friends, and a good reminder of what a great country we live in!! Part of our family was together and we ate great food, enjoyed some pool time before it rained and […]
I grew up in a meat and potatoes kinda family. At dinner time it was my job growing up to peel the potatoes EVERY. SINGLE. NIGHT. Then I’d mash them, add the milk and butter, and serve. The biggest treat for dinner would be when my dad would pick up Chinese food. Chicken Chop Suey […]