I am so pleased with the outcome of this baby gift and think it's the CUTEST BABY GIFT EVER! I was lucky to find this unique old magazine rack at a garage sale. It is the biggest one I have ever seen.I painted it up for a cousin that is having her first baby. But before I painted it, I used 4 inch vinyl lettering down the sides. After painting it, I just pulled off the vinyl...
Friday, 19 July 2013
Thursday, 18 July 2013
Our Summer Great Room Changes ...

Is it hot enough out there for ya'?! Goodness ... hopefully, we'll get a reprieve sooooon from the sweltering temps!In the meantime, I guess I'm *forced* to stay inside and mess around a bit ... darn! LOL. Actually, I've been making small changes to our great room for the past two...
Vastu Gyan: Living Room Vastu
Vastu creates a harmonious balance and linkage with nature to attract favorable effects of Sun and other planets. Vastu balances the various energies in environment to ensure good and stable mental & physical health. The size and cost of the house doesn't matter in vastu rather impact...
Tuesday, 16 July 2013
Summer Showcase of Homes

Who doesn't love taking a peek into other peoples' homes for a little tour?! Well, starting next week, 26 bloggers (myself included) will be sharing our Summer "casas!"Here's the action packed lineup:Monday, July 22Atta Girl SaysThe Happier HomemakerRain on a Tin RoofBetter with AgeTop This Top...
Monday, 15 July 2013
Back Yard Gardens 2013!
I thought you might like to take a stroll through my yard with me. This has been a good weather year for plants and mine are flourishing.You will understand why we love being at home, puttering in the gardens and happy as can be!All area beds and burms are lined with stone. I just spray round up once a year in Spring in front of the stones to keep the grass at bay and there is little...
Friday, 12 July 2013
Castello di Amorosa, Napa Valley.

I have been missing from this space for over two months and the reason is my new passion: Pottery. It's been an interesting experience of moving out of my comfort zone, of trying something new, of rediscovering myself.It's been loads of practice, struggle, frustration and patience. It has...