Life has seemed extra busy lately. In between work, home projects, and life in general, there just hasn’t seemed to be a chance to press pause and breathe for a moment. Thankfully, a few months back we started orchestrating the work schedule to get a day off every other week. Having this day has been […]
A few weeks back, we had something surprising for the south – snow! This led to a few days off work, so of course we worked on projects around the house. My nephew had agreed to help me finish my closet which was unfinished when we moved in a few years back. We had our
Southern Fabric is a gem of an online fabric shop! They offer the most pleasing combinations of fabric prints and colors! If you are at all crafty – or even dream of being someday! – you should definitely visit their website: https://southernfabric.com/ Their Story My grandmother was a quilter, so she instilled a love of
If you have been looking for a fun outing for your family, let me tell you about First Thursday in downtown Walterboro! As the name suggests, the First Thursday of the month merchants of the shops downtown get together to host a special opportunity to come visit after hours. Vendors line the streets, food trucks
At my shop the other day, I was asked about a business plan. Did we write one before we opened our gift shop or did we have one put together for the coffee shop, etc. Being the ridiculously literal person I can be, my mind visualized every business plan format I had seen before and
I don’t know about you, but I enjoy dreaming about summer projects! Somehow things are a bit more relaxed during this time of year, the days are longer, and it is fun to have enjoyable projects to anticipate! Whether you are learning a new hobby like beading, painting another room in the house, or refurbishing
I just love having something to anticipate! Be it seeing a friend, taking a drive to a pretty place, or an interesting book. Having something to anticipate keeps life engaging and interesting. And I think it is important to create these moments in everyday life. Why go through the days uninspired and ho-hum when you
Years ago, I shared that I wanted to learn how to make a braided rug. While I’m not the speediest person out there, I’m faithful and slowly but surely finish projects that I’ve set out to do! Making a braided rug ended up being just as enjoyable as I hoped! I love the vintage look
If you like coffee and chocolate then do I have a recipe for you: Cappuccino Chocolate Chip Cupcakes! Back when we lived in Florida, these use to be some of my favorite cupcakes to make, but somehow between the move and everything, I forgot about them. Last night on the way home I was strategizing
I don’t know about you, but I love to plan a few Summer projects! Work typically slows down just a bit (at least in the retail world) so I have just a bit less going on. I thought it might be fun to discuss some Summer projects! Whether you are super crafty and talented like