Five-year-old girls are sweet and tender, bold and bright, loving and oh-so-lovable. Because my daughter just turned five, I thought I’d jot down some birthday gift ideas for this age group. It’s strange how quickly I forget what to buy a certain age/gender as soon my kids pass a stage. This post is as much […]

Mother’s Day is May 14, 2017. Less than a month away! If you are looking for meaningful and memorable gift for your mother or grandmother, I have some ideas! COWGIRL BOOTS Four reasons she’ll love a pair of cowgirl boots for Mother’s Day – they’re stylish, versatile, durable, and comfortable. Cowgirl boots can be worn with […]

Have you seen the funny meme that’s going around about being an Amazon mom instead of a Pinterest mom? It’s gently and humorously making the point that we can’t all be DIY/Do-It-All moms. Sometimes, you just need to order in pizza instead of making roasted Brussels sprouts. True beauty and art isn’t found in Pinterest projects. It’s […]

Welcome to my home. I love this brick house – cozy and bright, warm and charming – in all seasons. We have white double doors with frosted glass windows, adorned with a festive wreath. This year, Tim went out and brought home a tree that I immediately dubbed the “Charlie Brown” tree. The poor baby […]