I am the parent of a nine year old boy. He is currently on summer break. Sweet Boy loves video games. He would spend all day playing them if he could. But he has to earn that time with A Wii Little Token A Wii Little Token I try to fill his days with trips to museums, tennis lessons, the library, arts and crafts and water sports. But there is one activity he would rather do above all others: play the Wii. The first week of summer vacation I gave him free reign to do whatever he wanted. Big ... View the Post
Archives for June 2011
Strawberry Fields Forever Craft
In last month's Country Living I saw some darling strawberry sachets. It brought back a sweet memory of my grandmother who had a similarly styled pincushion. So I decided to give a berry good try in making one myself. Here is the Strawberry Fields Forever Craft. Strawberry Fields Forever Craft I did not like my first prototype AT ALL! The Country Living sachet had two unhemmed stars masquerading as leaves. I found that since I hadn’t used fray check (a liquid applied to the fabric to stop ... View the Post
Mint Green It’s Not Just For Ice Cream
While I love just about every color in the spectrum, mint green has a special place in my heart. Mint Green It’s Not Just For Ice Cream. Mint Green It’s Not Just For Ice Cream To me, there is nothing prettier on a summer day than a soft green sundress. My favorite ice cream flavor is a mint chocolate chip. Mint green in interiors is absolutely lovely. It is almost like a neutral as it pairs well with so many colors. Springtime slumber is sweet with mint and lavender. For a ... View the Post
Royal Wedding Wednesday The House of Grimaldi
While the upcoming wedding of His Serene Highness Prince Albert of Monaco and Charlene Wittstock is not getting quite the attention the recent nuptials of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge did, there is still excitement in the air. Royal Wedding Wednesday The House of Grimaldi. Royal Wedding Wednesday The House of Grimaldi Prince Albert is the only son and second child of the late Prince Rainier III and Princess Grace. He was born on March 14, 1958, in the Palace of Monaco and ... View the Post
A Low Cost Makeover For Summer
The thermometer here in Phoenix has already climbed into the low 100’s. Somehow the dark linen slipcovers and heavy silk drapes I had in my front room made it seem even hotter. After a trip to the coast of Brittany (France), I was eager to recreate the stripes and flowers that were so favored there. A Low Cost Makeover For Summer. A Low Cost Makeover For Summer First up, four cream-colored antique sheet panels I found in Paris replaced the topaz silk drapes. I brought in a sweet wagon I ... View the Post
Wonder Woman Doesn’t Exist
Wonder Woman doesn’t exist. It’s true. Heaven help me I’ve tried to uphold the myth, but reality has evil forces working against me. Wonder Woman Doesn’t Exist School is out for the summer and I am now lassoing children 24/7. I think they might be winning. Do you ever feel tied up? I am the chief source of entertainment and primary chauffer for events such as vacation bible school, trips to the library, play dates, tennis and art lessons. Do you feel like you spend your life in the ... View the Post