I came back to my dorm smelling of food and cigarettes. No, it wasn’t a party. I just worked my tail off at a fine dining restaurant where I was a server in the smoking section. Needless to say, Valentine’s was one of our busiest evenings. I had about 20 minutes before curfew, which means […]
Pretty to look at and so easy to do! Did you ever think you’d spend money on a vintage handkerchief? Something that people use to blow their nose. Really? Neither did I. Until one day in an antique store a sweet little handkerchief caught my eye. The colors were so pretty and the design was […]
Resolutions are running through my head, how about you? You can’t avoid it you know. Some people decree that they are not going to vocalize any New Year’s resolutions – thus decreeing a resolution for no more resolutions. Diet? Sure. Work out more? Yep Same ole’, same ole’! But what about my insides? Should I […]
My kitchen table is a little like me. It started out new and fresh. But, then you live a little and before you know it, you’re covered in scratches, permanent stains and ketchup. At one point, I got so sick of seeing the mess that I hid the table and chairs in the garage. “There, […]
Pillowcase first followed by the Pumpkin Cake recipe. At 44 years old I decided that I wanted to learn how to sew. Why? Because I’ve fallen in love with fabric. If you asked me 12 years ago if I wanted to take sewing classes I would have laughed in your face. Let’s face it when you’re […]