I love the flowers in my yard. In 2012 I decided to start keeping an online flower journal sharing some of the beauty I find in my backyard. I love going out on a daily walk around the yard to see what has changed over-night. My goal is to have something in bloom from last…
Kentucky may not be known for having the most waterfalls in the United States, but the ones we have are worth the hike. Whether you are heading to the most famous Kentucky Waterfall, Cumberland Falls, or the lesser known falls like Dog Slaughter or Anglin Falls, you are going to love the trails and the…
Are you looking for a unique gift idea for special people in your life? Do you have a wedding shower you are going to be attending soon or maybe a graduate celebrating their college career? If you want to find something special and unique, then you are going to love these gift ideas from UncommonGoods!…
Do you have all your photos stuck on your phone? If you are like me, I used to share my pictures on Facebook or email them to family and then just forget about them. But last year I started making a conscious effort to print my favorites and display them in my home. If I…
If you have a Star Wars fan in your family and have access to a sewing machine, then you can make this super easy Star Wars pillow in less than 15 minutes! There’s no measuring required! Making a custom pillow is easy using fabric fat quarters! And since you can purchase fat quarters for only…
We’re now into month 2 of 2017 and it’s time to check in our New Years Resolutions. Did you make a goal to lose weight, get healthy, save money….read more books? If one of your goals is to read more books, then it’s time to take a look at your progress. What’s on your booklist?…
I’ve been to North Carolina many times in my life, but a few weeks ago was my first visit to Winston-Salem. I had the opportunity to stay downtown at the Kimpton Cardinal Hotel and was able to really enjoy the downtown area of Winston. If you are visiting the Winston area, there are a few…
I remember when we were up to our ears in Fisher Price Little People, Weebles and Mega Bloks. I knew the theme song for Dora the Explorer, Out of the Box, Little People Discovering Animals and all the Little Einstein episodes. But the kids grow up and we quickly get out of touch with what…
One of my favorite parts of the Online Quilt Show is the opportunity to connect with other quilters who are creating amazing quilts! One reader, Brenda, sent these pictures to me to share in our 2017 Online Quilt Show #onlinequiltshow. She is using the Cathedral window quilt pattern which is so far beyond my skill…