Real Decorating for Real People
After several months you can really see the difference as rooms start coming together and new ideas emerge. Well, we’re into month 3 at our new house and I’ve shown you the planning stage back at the old place and then the changes we made before moving and where I’m at in the living and…
Sometimes it is nice to add a sentiment or favorite phrase to a blank wall space in your home. It can be sentimental, welcoming, even humorous, just let your personality shine through! This is a project I have wanted to do for quite some time. I have found quotes and sayings and fun lists in…
Everyone knows that the secret to a perfect snowman is in the personality, and you can get that by creating eyes, a nose, and a mouth in the shop! Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow……one of my favorite songs for the winter and boy do I love winter… especially all the snow! I…
Drawstring bags can be purchased, but none of them will have the little extras like you can add, just like this pretty sleigh bells snowflake! This is a great little drawstring bag design that could work for all sorts of things. Sized right it could be gift wrap for wine, an evening bag, bags for…
Living in the Midwest has many rewards, and well it should because to earn those rewards we have to endure long and cold winters. This winter my outdoor thermometer has been stuck at around 0 degrees for most of December and January. Most of the time, I’m comfortable in my home, but as the thermometer…
Full of warmth and flavor, these hot corned beef sandwiches are great for having the gang over or catching a bowl game by yourself. My family has been eating these sandwiches over football games, on holidays, family picnics, you name it and we never get tired of their flavor. try them and see what you…
If you are looking for something light to read, this listing of books might help you out. Matt and I have read them and sometimes it’s nice to get a recommendation rather than just grab something unfamiliar and go! Matt and I both love to read. We have discussed recently that we seem to get…
Hooray, when the Super Bowl is upon us, that is great because it means party time! What could be more fun than having a bunch of guys over to watch the game, yelling and carrying on and breaking up your furniture? Hahaha, oops, did I get carried away there? Actually, I enjoy the Super Bowl…
We all know that the best recipes come from family and friends and that is exactly how we got this one. Promise you’ll love it! My family is in love with this chili recipe. It is from a very good cook who has been a part of the Matt and Shari family for a very…
Swedish meatballs are always a party favorite. Who doesn’t like eating their food with a toothpick! These treats are very flavorful and captured the heart of my “meat lover” little boy. I have a feeling I’ll be making these again soon, party or not! Ingredients List: 1 lb. ground beef (Use ground turkey for a…
