My better half has been under the weather the last few days.  He's been cold, achy, cold symptoms...the works.  Lately, all he wants is warm, comfy clothes and warm, comfy clothes when he gets home from work. Tonight, I decided I wanted warm, comfort food.  It's not especially cold out (I think we hit 60 … Continue reading Craving Comfort Food

Growing up, I knew I wanted to be a mom.  I had a sister, nine years younger than I, that I helped take care of.  I babysat for any neighbor who asked.  I loved kids and knew I wanted to be a mom. Fast forward to college, a career, marriage...you know the whole "first comes … Continue reading What No One Told Me

  What do you see when you look at this?  Clutter?  Knick-knacks?  Someone's collection of something?  Little buildings...what do YOU see? Some will see some plants, maybe some peacock feathers, some old bottles, some candle sticks...those little houses....what do YOU see? Well, since I can't hear your answer, I'm going to tell you what I … Continue reading What Do You See?

  Do you have any old, possibly damaged books lying around and you just don't want to throw them out?  Lately, Pinterest is full of ideas on how to re-purpose them.  From antiquing them to tying them up with twine and stamping sweet words on the binding***...the sky is the limit! I was recently cleaning … Continue reading What’s Old Becomes New Again

  Look at my latest find!!!  Isn't she gorgeous?  No?  You don't see it, yet?  Well, I do! I have a vision for our master bedroom...the one room that has NEVER really been decorated.  My mother "gifted" us the furniture, and it's never been my taste or style, but that's changing.  Also, it's the one … Continue reading A Thing Of Beauty…to come

  Today was a Monday!  It was the Monday of all Mondays if there ever was a Monday! To start with, I was tired!  I was still catching up on my lack of sleep from last week, combined with my lack of sleep from my girl trip to Shreveport.  Combine that with getting up at … Continue reading Today Was A Hard Momday

Do you Instant Pot?  Do you even know what one is?  Have you allowed this magical, amazing appliance into your kitchen?   Well, allow me to introduce you to the appliance that is revolutionizing the way busy women (and men) cook today!   To say this appliance has simplified my life is an understatement!  It … Continue reading Vegan Zuppa Toscana Soup (Instant Pot)

A year ago today, I thought my world was crashing in on me. A year ago today, something I thought I was meant to do was taken from me. A year ago today, I was heartbroken, angry, confused, bitter. A year ago today, I learned who was REALLY there for me and who would have … Continue reading A Year Ago Today…

Today, for many, is a day to reflect. Have I accomplished all I set out to do this past year?  Did I keep those resolutions (most don't), do all that I set out to do? I'm very sentimental, by nature.  So, it's definitely in my nature to reflect over the last year. I'm also reflecting … Continue reading Goodbye…..Hello

Do you have a favorite kitchen appliance?   Do you have a crap ton of appliances?  You know, so many that your hubby is looking at you like you're NUTS when you dare to bring another one home?  Are you pulling your hair out trying to find a place to store them all? I still … Continue reading My GREATEST Kitchen Obsession