Category: Around the House
Hey, thanks for all the great comments on Kindle and other similar devices. I really think what I want is an iPad, because of all the other whistles and bells that it has, but I don't think I or my gift givers can afford one this year. I will probably end up with a […]
My husband is away this weekend on a couple of job interviews, which means that I am on my own with the dogs. This is more of an ordeal that it sounds, due to the fact that the dogs do not get along, and have to be separated. My entire day seems to be spent […]
This past weekend when I pulled out Mocha Trails, I rediscovered these blocks. My Ridiculously Cute Basket Blocks (MoJo by Miss Rosie's Quilt Co.). Gosh, those are cute. Even my husband commented on them when he walked by the sewing room. "Wow, I really like that. What great fabrics". Yup, the fabrics are wonderful all […]
Over the weekend, I spent some time dragging out my Fall decorations. Hello, it's October already! So, how did that happen so fast? I always get inspired by the Pottery Barn catalog. They have some super cute pumpkin candles I would love to get for a little vignette on my kitchen table. Do you see […]
Some of you know some of the things I love in this life. Fabric and quilting, sure. Fashion and shoes. Ditto. Makeup? Well of course. All the makeup bloggers are talking about this new eye shadow palette by Urban Decay. It contains twelve eyeshadows, a dual ended eye liner pencil and an eyeshadow primer base […]
I loved hearing all about how you organize your recipes. I think the binder idea is fantastic for all those great recipes we print off the Internet. Allrecipes.com, epicurious.com, tastebook.com, Tasty Kitchen, and many wonderful food blogs are terrific sources for new cooking ideas and inspiration. You can print off a recipe in an 8.5 […]
I have been buying dishes. I do not know what it is about china, but it makes me so happy to acquire it. I have seen these dishes in a couple of places–Susan of Blackberry Creek has at least one, and Wspersweetly of Cottages has an entire set that she used for her 4th of July tablescape. […]
Every Thursday I check out a blog called Between Naps on the Porch. Susan has a wonderful blogsite, and every Thursday she hosts something she calls Tablescape Thursday, where she photographs her tablescape of the week and links to other blog sites that are doing the same. It is so much fun to see the creative […]
Isn't this a pretty tablescape? I just love decorating for any holiday. That being said, that is not my table shown above, and I haven't done any decorating for the 4th of July. I have however been extremely inspired by a few blog sites where very creative folks have done so. Please join me for […]
Did you ever get home from a vacation and find yourself incapable of doing much of anything? I'd say this week has been pretty much a complete waste, except that I did meet with a real estate agent about selling our house. She liked the house but thought the yard was messy. I told her […]
About Me
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.
