Lidded Pumpkin Bowl, at Pier 1 A new month begins. We’re easing into fall, and slowly saying goodbye to summer. Today I take my outdoor umbrellas down, bring in the outdoor furniture, and change out my seasonal curtains and linens. Time to burn up the last of my lavender scented candles – it’s almost time…
Flowers waiting to be planted in my yard Because June is the sixth month, I always think of it as the midpoint of the year. It’s actually not – today, we’re only five months in since the New Year. By July 1st we’ll finally have had six months. Still, I use it as a mental…
The Annotated Secret Garden, on eBay Every spring for several years now, I take time to re-read the Frances Hodgson Burnett classic, “The Secret Garden”. Although her other well-known book, “A Little Princess,” is actually my favorite, there’s definitely a wonderful rainy-day air about “The Secret Garden” that makes it perfect for reading in April….
Mrs. Meyers’ Spring Clean Kit, on Amazon It’s still winter here – it might even snow in Seattle today. But I’m ready to start my Spring Cleaning. I’d rather do all my heavy cleaning and organizing now while the weather is bad. That will free me up for sunny spring walks with my dogs in…
Here is the beginning of the most festive month of the year. Ahead are long, dark, cold nights, sprinkled with a liberal amount of parties, celebrations, events, guests, family and tasty shared meals. I’m looking forward to nights spent reading books in front of my fireplace, visiting friends, crafting, throwing a party or two, and…
Do you think I could leave the grocery store without picking up a six-pack of the new Mike’s Hard Spiced Apple to try at home? Bah, not a chance! Now it’s November. How the year flies by! Thanksgiving is 25 days away, and Christmas is 55 days away. Think about things you might want to…
A Pier 1 pillow I am sorely tempted to buy for autumn! A new month begins. We’re easing into fall, and slowly saying goodbye to summer. Today I take my outdoor umbrellas down, bring in the outdoor furniture, and change out my seasonal curtains and linens. Time to burn up the last of my lavender…
My birthday month begins! I’m already celebrating – lunch out with a girlfriend, an 11:30 AM Cosmo, and a red velvet cupcake for dessert. Next we go get manicures and pedicures! QUICK THINGS TO DO TODAY: – Pay beginning-of-month bills, rent/mortgage, etc. – Need to make any dentist, doctor, veterinarian or salon appointments for your…