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A cheerful floral arrangement with sunflowers, daisies, and decorative ribbons.

Inspiration and Encouragement

My purpose for writing a blog is intended to be mutually advantageous. You will have the chance to get to know me better, but I also hope to learn more about you, my friends.  Being a “life-long learner” is the only way to be, so I will write about things I know and things I want to know. I will write about interesting places on the prairie and interesting people who call the prairie “home”. Crafting tutorials, including “Kid’s Crafts”, will be a part of the blog and it’s my intention to bring you new and exciting projects.

Prepare

Preparing for Monday

A while back, I made a graphic for a Facebook post, which I hope is...
Pink flowers in vase on wooden table.

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Do you believe in recycling? Are you a do-it-yourselfer? Would you like to be, but...
Flowers in vase, clock, and candle decor.

It’s the Little Things

Do you decorate for the “minor” holidays throughout the year?  The holidays I have in mind are St....
Heart-shaped string art with yellow flowers.

Protect Your Dignity

This blog is more serious than most articles I write.  There’s a good reason for...
Snowflake text with red Christmas ornaments.

Noel

Every time I see the word Noel, I remember a funny story about our middle...
Colorful floral wreath on wooden fence.

Faux Florals and Greenery

Are you on the fence about using artificial flowers in your home? I understand. I...
Modern kitchen with marble island and cabinetry.

Design Decisions

Most of us only get to design or re-design our kitchen or bathroom(s) once or twice in our...
Hand touching a touchscreen display.

Let’s Talk Customer Service

Has anyone else noticed a marked decline in customer service recently?  I’m not talking about...
Smiling person driving white car, waving hello.

Traveling Alone

I’m on my own now and I’m such a worry wort. My husband has been...
White brick fireplace with wooden mantel decor.

Let’s Talk Trends

The funny thing about trends is, they are subject to interpretation. Whoever decided that “farmhouse”...
A floral wreath with pink and white flowers on a wooden surface.

Hidden Talents

Recently, I posed this question on my Facebook feed: “Do you have a hidden talent?”...
Colorful craft fair banner with autumn leaves and bunting.

My First Craft Fair

My first craft fair was almost a nightmare – literally! Let’s relive it... In 2017,...
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Gourmet Lunches

I promised you this blog would not be “all about me”, but until I find...
Illustration of a blue glue gun.

Tips and Tricks

If you’ve been a crafter for any length of time, you probably have your own...