You've probably heard it said that a person often decorates with the same colors they wear. That's not always true for me ... but this week it sure isn't! I don't have a single green thing in my closet. Pinch me if you must. On top of that, I passed along virtually all of the few green linens and dishes I had during my 2012 Year of Downsizing. Still ... for a "lover of all things Christmas," you'd think I'd have more Kelly green stashed somewhere, but I don't. So what is this gal to do when I feature tablescapes on my blog --and St. Patty's Day's a-comin'? Hmmm ... I first thought about doing an elaborate, all-white, Irish linen tablescape showcasing a stunning shamrock plant as the pièce de ... Keep Reading...
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Little Readers: Inspired by Baby Jane Austen
Welcome to a new week! Let's make it a good one, okay? Have you seen the Jane Austen board books for children? I hadn't until a few months ago when I visited Daughter the Younger. She began reading when she was four years old and -- thankfully -- hasn't stopped since! Of course she would discover these books for her little ones ... And of course she's putting together the cutest little reading space in her house ... and Jane Eyre is helping her. As Jane counted 10 BOOKS, Daughter the Younger thought, "Hmmm" ... then started designing. Then, this Nonna got invited to play, too! I pulled out my Silhouette cutter, downloaded her design, cut it out in vinyl, put it in the mail ... and now a Baby Jane-inspired bookshelf ... Keep Reading...
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Gripe or Gratitude: My Choice … What’s Yours?
Happy weekend! I'm soooooo glad it's finally arrived -- even if we do lose an hour Saturday night. To see another pink sunset, go HERE. Here at My Place, it's been one of those weeks. I got up Tuesday morning finally ready to spend a day ... one day ... tackling some put-off-far-too-long projects. Nothing too difficult, but things that needed my full attention. 1. Update computer operating system 2. Troubleshoot printer/scanner 3. Update financial software 4. Finish taxes Easier said than done! Not a single thing was as simple as it should have been. Not one thing. Warning: Do NOT update your Mac computer to Mountain Lion if you still want RSS feeds to come to your inbox because they won't ... Keep Reading...
