Since I started cleaning out the house back in November to begin my long-drawn-out saga of renovations (stay tuned, it’s almost done!), I’ve uncovered many treasures. I’ve found everything from old family photos and baby books to greeting cards and letters to antiques from my grandfather’s old general store and butcher shop; I even found locks of … Continue reading
In no particular order … A snake …because plumbing problems are a bitch and ya just never know when you might need one. A screwdriver … I highly recommend the interchangeable all-in-one kind. Handy for putting together Ikea furniture. A hammer … this one is multi-purpose driven. Firstly, for putting Ikea furniture together, secondly for … Continue reading
So, there’s an American, an Irishman, a Russian woman and a Caveman … no this is not the beginning of a joke, this is the group of people that are actually working on my house. Okay, so the Caveman isn’t really a Caveman, it’s what I like to lovingly call my nephew who is currently … Continue reading
I have officially been a homeowner since October 20, 2008, and since then I have been slowly but surely attempting to make it my own. And now, nine months later I am going in for the kill … that’s right … dun, Dun, DUN … renovating the kitchen, which in my family has always been the … Continue reading
At the age of 32 I have attempted my hand at gardening, and I actually like it. It’s very therapeutic. My Mama always enjoyed working out in the yard, and I could have helped her when I was younger, but I never had any interest. I think I understand now why she liked it so … Continue reading
My mother used to tell me, “It stinks to get old,” and now I know what she meant. Okay, so I’m not really old, and she said that to me at a much later point in life than where I am now at the age of 32, but when did I suddenly grow up and have … Continue reading
Cupcakes & Cat Food 