Category: Around the House
Our national day of independence, the 4th of July is this Saturday. If you celebrate, I hope you do so safely and with those you love. We are having a small family barbeque at Eva's daddy's house. He is a fantastic cook, so whatever we have will be amazing. Eva is with her mommy this […]
Thought I'd share my Patriotic Tiered Tray decor with you. I've had that little Humpty Dumpty for decades. I used to keep him above my desk when I worked at the University, but he now plays a role in my decor May through July. He works perfectly perched on the edge of the tiered tray, […]
No, these aren't my quilts. But I have just about that many. I have been storing my larger quilts on some high shelves in my bedroom closet and over the past few years they have gotten progressively more disorganized. I really was losing track of what I had. Changing quilts out seasonally was becoming problematic […]
One of my nephews has a green thumb. He specializes in cacti and succulents and has an amazing collection. He propagates his own plants from cuttings and even from seeds. Growing cacti and succulents has been his passion for years and he is very good at it. I think he does sell some of his […]
I had a great visit with my dad on Saturday and Sunday. I made him soup, his favorite thing to eat. It was so rewarding to see him eat every last bite of it. He has gotten so thin and frail. I suppose that is to be expected at the age of 94. All in […]
Do any of you know this plant and enjoy it? It is calibrachoa and is just about the only thing I can grow. It likes warm weather and lots of sun. 6-8 hours of direct sun a day. It can take less, but you will have fewer flowers. I have heard that it is a […]
Hope you all had a splendid Mother's Day, if it is a day you celebrate. Here I am, enjoying one of my Mother's Day presents–new rocking chairs for my front porch! And of course, there is Ozzie, plaguing me while I am trying to enjoy my book. We have a super long front porch, and […]
Every week on my To Do/Planner I write "Bindings" in an effort to complete the massive pile of bindings that I need to sew onto my finished quilts. I just do not enjoy sewing bindings. I know, lots of people love doing it. Well, I wish they would come sit on my porch with me […]
I've been spending a lot of time out on the front porch. It is so quiet. My view is pretty unchanging–just a sloping hillside with some scrub oaks and the occasional deer grazing. Hummingbirds too, during the day, and bats at dusk. It is so peaceful. The weather has been gorgeous and I have a […]
I had to take a break and go outside today. The weather still isn't very nice, but my pansies seem quite happy with the rain, grey skies and cool temperatures. I am longing for warmer days spent out on the porch. I see myself surrounded by hanging flower baskets, wearing my white jeans…Oh wait, they […]
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Hello, I’m Nicole, an enthusiastic quilter and fabric lover. This blog is mainly about my quilting journey, but I share some of my other interests as well, which include reading, cooking, decorating, lifestyle, and my family. When I am not quilting, I am reading, and will share monthly book reviews in this space. I love to hear back from my followers and enjoy getting to know you.
