“Go back to your books, to your armchair. Plant your trees, watch them grow. If more people valued home above gold, this world would be a merrier place.”

— Thorin Oakenshield

Latest Posts


  • Halloween and some vintage items

    Hello Friend! Did you have a Happy Halloween? Did you have many trick or treaters? We never have anyone come by where we live, but we did go and see the greats in their costumes. It’s always such a joy… Continue reading

    Halloween and some vintage items
  • Painted signs

    Hello friend! Over the weekend I decided to stay put on Saturday and not go anywhere so I could catch up on some artistic projects that had been lingering on my to-do list. I recently had a friend cut out… Continue reading

    Painted signs
  • Paintings and Christmas decorations

    Hello Friend. Is it really October 21 and I haven’t written since August? Time flies when you’re busy. Somewhere in between August and now, I have launched my ornaments for this year, and I’m excited to share them with you.… Continue reading

    Paintings and Christmas decorations
  • Fall programs starting up and exciting news

    Hello friend, how are you? It is hot here in mid Missouri, and the heat seems to envelop everything around us. The temperature registers at 100° with the humidity at 72%, making the air feel thick and heavy. Toasty is… Continue reading

    Fall programs starting up and exciting news
  • A vacation

    Good morning, friend. It has been a hot minute since I have written to you, and I truly hope you are well and enjoying the last bits of Summer before the kiddos go back to school, soaking up every moment… Continue reading

    A vacation
  • How to Use a Chalkboard Door for Holiday Decorations

    Hello Friend! Happy 250th Birthday USA! What are your plans today? Are you shooting off fireworks, or are you going to watch a beautiful fireworks display light up the night sky? Or would you rather just forgo the crowds and… Continue reading

    How to Use a Chalkboard Door for Holiday Decorations
  • A Tribute to My Amazing Mother on Her Birthday

    Hello Friend and Happy July. Today is my Mom’s birthday. I have a good mom. A strong mom, a wise mom, a gentle mom, and a beautiful mom. She is 82 today, and what a remarkable journey it has been!… Continue reading

    A Tribute to My Amazing Mother on Her Birthday
  • Camp

    Hello friend! How are you? If you know me, you know I love camp. I have gone to Camp Mocomi since I was 6 years old, and it has been a huge part of my life ever since. I have… Continue reading

    Camp
  • May so far

    Hello Friend. How is your May going so far? It is definitely busy, filled with exciting events and activities that seem to come all at once. We recently went to a friend’s wedding, which was a beautiful celebration of love,… Continue reading

    May so far
  • Some fun items found while picking.

    Hello Friend. Last week on April 30th, Mr. Handsome and I celebrated our 32-year wedding anniversary. We spent two days exploring an estate sale, along with many thrift and antique shops, over Thursday and Friday. We had an absolute blast,… Continue reading

    Some fun items found while picking.