31 Thursday Jan 2013
Posted in everyday stuff
Hey my friends. How are ya? Are you living in the midst of Spring vs. Winter like us? I should be used to it by now…after living my whole life in the Ozarks. That is just the way we roll. One day balmy, one day sleet. Seriously. Just this week. It’s a little crazy. My tulips are trying to come up. Signs of spring? Maybe so.
Have a happy Thursday…and if winter isn’t your thing, just hang on. There are signs of spring…everywhere.
Love,
28 Monday Jan 2013
Posted in everyday stuff
(This post is actually for Tuesday…but I’m posting late Monday night.) 🙂
Hey Friends! I hope that all is going well in your part of the planet. We are trying to feel better. Sometimes it’s a job. Even when you are sick though….laundry goes on…..and…on…and…on…and…well you now. So, even though I have been a tad under the weather, laundry is still on my agenda. I have to keep my family clothed and in their right minds.
I think that this sign from our laundry room pretty much says it all.
I love this little canvas. It reminds me of a simple time. It reminds me of the era in which my parents were born. It reminds me that I would have never cleaned my house in high heels. Even back then…I would have kicked them off and “ripped a bone out.” (That is my mother’s term for really getting with it when you clean. 😉 ) When I clean our home…I have my hair clamped up on top of my head…and when I ever pause to glance in a mirror…I have been known to have a dust bunny stuck in it.
I know that we ladies tend to complain a little about household chores, but I really do find it an honor…down deep inside. I feel honored that I get to be the one that makes sure that the laundry is smelling good to put on precious little (and big) bodies. So…even though sometimes it’s a little frustrating when I have all of the laundry done…and someone finds another pile stashed away somewhere…if they say “Laundry today please!” I will try to oblige. After all…..naked is only acceptable on some beaches. 😉
Have a marvelous day, Dirt Roaders. Sniff some good smellin’ detergent for me.
28 Monday Jan 2013
Posted in Yum for the Tum
Hey all! Hope that your weekend was relaxing. Ours was….sorta. The girls baked for a big portion of the day on Saturday. I cleaned in the basement. That is a good/icky thing. 😉 You feel good when it’s done….it’s just that it’s icky…trying to make yourself do it. I’m working on crossing it off of my January Purge list though. I had better hurry, January has almost come and gone. We also had a little guy with an ouchy ear and a big guy with an ouchy neck. 😦 😦 Let’s get back to the mmmMonday! part…shall we? That will perk this “thang” up a bit.
So…I mentioned that the girls were baking. They got a wild hair and decided that they wanted to make sugar cookies. Not the easy kind. No…not my girls. They don’t want “cheater cookies” that you break and bake. (Like I suggested.) Plus…they didn’t want my tried and true “roll ’em in a ball and smash ’em with a glass” recipe. They wanted the kind that you roll out and cut out. (Of course.) So…I wasn’t sure where I had gotten that recipe before. They consulted Martha. She always has the recipe you need. (If it’s complicated enough. Just kidding Martha.) 😉 This is where you can find the recipe.
I was so proud of them. They are quite the little bakers in training. (Their husbands will love me…someday…very far away.) Their cookies were beautiful. Okay…I would say that even if they looked horrid…because they came from MY kangaroo pouch…but really they were adorable. Of course we had hearts. Our little guy even got in there and decorated one in “camo.” They made one for Daddy too. Of course I was proud of the turquoise. Turquoise….is just the color of….happy. Happy… was how I was feeling when they even cleaned up their mess. YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So anyway…when the Mr. dumped out the soup that I was going to take pictures of and feature today (He didn’t know that I was going to do that.)…my oldest said “How bout using our cookies?” Great point, Girlfriend. I believe that I will. mmmMonday! will be beautiful this week. Full of sprinkles.
Have a great day, Dirt Roaders. Eat a cookie…with us.
25 Friday Jan 2013
Posted in Uncategorized
Sometimes along the dirt road you find treasures. Sometimes you find trash. Then sometimes…you find critters.
My little guy enjoyed this post. I hope that your little guys and gals do too. 🙂
This little guy or girl was actually sitting on our deck rail one morning. Our dogs were going crazy…barking at it…and wouldn’t let it down. I think that the poor little coon looks stressed. I would be.
Maybe the coon is thinking “Ahhh….It’s Friday and as soon as I get away from these nutty dogs….let the good times roll!” Or it could be thinking….”I’m about to have a heart attack.” Can you see it’s little “hand” on its chest?
I hope that you have a wonderful weekend, Dirt Roaders. May you find treasures or critters along your dirt road…no trash. 😉
24 Thursday Jan 2013
Posted in Gettin' all Crafty
Hey Sweet Dirt Roaders! How is Thursday treating you so far? You have made it! One more day until the weekend. I always think of my aunt Jo when we talk about counting down. She works hard to support her family and she is ready for a break. I don’t blame her!
So…let’s talk winter wreath! You know…I couldn’t remember for sure if I had shared this with you. Then I remembered why. I had shared it on Instagram…not here. This wreath is soooooo simple. I think that I actually got the idea for the ice skate in a Better Homes and Gardens magazine. Don’t they just pack their magazine with all kinds of fun stuff? I thought that you would agree. 😉
This wreath is made with what looks like burlap. (Of course we are all nuts for burlap….except the lady at the material counter at Wal-Mart. She can’t understand the sudden craze and she said that she thinks that it stinks. She oughta smell it under a hot iron. PEEEEE U!) This is really kind of like Poly Mesh. You know…the stuff that is all over Pinterest for wreath making. This kind has a papery feel to it though. I love it. I have actually had it up since fall…and just changing out the decor on it for the season. So far though…the winter wreath…might just be my fav.
I love home decor that you can revamp. 🙂
May the Lord above bless you from the crowns of your sweet heads…to the soles of your dusty feet, Dirt Roaders.
p.s. I’m gonna be working on my January Purge list. Pray saints….pray. 😉
23 Wednesday Jan 2013
Posted in fluffin' the nest
My. Word. Everyone in Blogland is gearing up for Valentine’s Day…except me. I have no good excuse. Not really. I mean, I usually don’t put up tons of Valentine’s Day decor…but come on Kel….this is Blogland we are talking about. That being said…Get in gear Valentine…is directed at yours truly. The project that you are about to see is for your viewing pleasure…just because I care. (Plus…I thought that my family would think that it was pretty cool. 😉 )
I’ve had this little mailbox for quite a while. It came in handy for this little project.
I found this vintage valentine in an antique dresser that we bought.
I decided to hang it from a red ribbon on the mirror in the entry.
Then my mailbox needed a bramble of berries and a bird or two.
Of course you need a pair of birds for Valentine’s Day.
What a fun little Valentine’s Day project. All with things that I had around the house. Love that!
And…of course it wouldn’t be complete without a little mercury glass and burlap.
I hope that your Wednesday treats you well, Dirt Roaders. You are already half-way to the weekend. Don’t forget to throw out a little Valentine decor. Get in gear Valentines!
22 Tuesday Jan 2013
Posted in Yum for the Tum
So how was your weekend? The Mr. and the kids were off for yesterday’s holiday. Yay! I love…lovity…love long weekends. We really enjoyed getting to spend extra time just relaxing. We also had a nice lunch with friends. That always makes life better. Sooooooo…that is the reason that I was slacking a little yesterday. (You weren’t far from my thoughts.) You are flexible, my wonderful readers, so we are having mmmMonday! on Tuesday! this week.
This probably isn’t something that you would fix your family for supper. Breakfast and lunch would probably be your best bet. My friend Jenny told me about this little healthy treat that she has sometimes. Please…don’t knock it until you try it. It is really so very wonderful. It tastes so naughty…but it really very good for you. Besides…didn’t Elvis like peanut butter and bananas? See…we are throwing a little “Love Me Tender” in there. mmmMonday! on Tuesday…just got better.
I need one of these…NOW!
Jenny and Elvis’ Peanut Butter/Banana/Honey Toast 🙂
1 slice of whole wheat bread
a smidgen of peanut butter
1 banana
a drizzle of honey
Directions: Toast your bread, add your smidgen of peanut butter, slice your banana and stick on there and then….and only then…drizzle it with honey. Your taste buds will thank you all day long.
Delish!
Happy Tuesday, Dirt Roaders. I hope that it’s wonderful and I hope that you enjoy this little treat from mmmMonday! on Tuesday!
18 Friday Jan 2013
Posted in fluffin' the nest
What did a little birdie tell me?
A little birdie told me that it didn’t want to be put away with the Christmas decor. I agree. I think that he looks stunning on the mantle wreath.
I’m not really sure why I decided to leave the birds out this year. Maybe because they are white…and I love white. When we first built our home I was afraid that I had too much. Nah. We’re good. Keep it coming.
The other day I was visiting over at Thistlewood Farm. Karianne is delightful. You guys would love her. Anyway, she was making the most precious little birds. So bright and cheery. Bright and cheery is good in the winter.
I hope that you have a wonderful day and an amazing weekend, Dirt Roaders. Now…go forth and………enjoy.
p.s. Today is my 100th post! I know…I know…such a baby blogger. 😉 Thank you, to all of you that are riding with me….along the dirt road.
16 Wednesday Jan 2013
Posted in fluffin' the nest, heart and soul
Hey Guys! Thank you for stopping by yesterday. I was so excited to show you the hutch…and my husband kept saying “Your people are going to love this.” lol! He was right. Thank you…thank you…thank you….my people. (That was said in a low, leader-type voice.) Sooooo anyway, we are talking pears today. Have you seen them everywhere? Have you seen them anywhere? I have. Thus….What A Pear!
Pears just seem to be a classy looking fruit. Have you noticed that? (I’m full of questions today.) I see them in Blogland, I see them at my favorite decorating store in our town. I am getting ready to make a run to this wonderful store just a ways from us, to see if they have any of the bright green ones. BTW: You heard it here first…or maybe not…but I have it on good authority that GREEN is the color for 2013. I heard it straight from the horses mouth…well…she isn’t a horse and doesn’t resemble one, she is actually very pretty. (I hope that she isn’t reading my blog.) I also read online somewhere, that emerald-green is the color. I’m okay with that. I love bright, moss-green. I think that I got sidetracked. All of you women are still with me…but we lost the men somewhere back there. Sorry guys. 😉 Pears! There we are…back on track. Pears are pretty. I’m done.
I found these little pear bowls at Big Lots also. Aren’t they fun?
I love you, Dirt Roaders. I hope that you have a wonderful day. Run to the nearest store and buys some pears! (Only if it is in your budget. If not…look at the junk store.) Real or fake, they are elegant and beautiful. (Father…You do good work…and I love You…undescribable. Amen.)
15 Tuesday Jan 2013
Posted in fluffin' the nest
Here it is. My five dollar hutch makeover! I am not kidding you. Drumroll please…
Okay…just a minute. Maybe I should explain how this happened. Last week I went to Big Lots to grab a pillow that I had seen the day before and didn’t buy. It’s so cute. It’s the French grain sack type. (Awesome find.) Do you love Big Lots? I do. Sometimes when I’m there…I come upon these amazing finds. Okay…so we have established my love for Big Lots…let’s move on. Drumroll please…
Our hutch in it’s original glory.
So, here I am toodling around in the back of the store and I come upon a Waverly vinyl table-cloth. It was a beautiful blue and white Moroccan print. FIVE American dollars! I’m not really sure when the lightbulb came on but it was this divine moment. I mean glowing light..and harps and all. Okay, not so much, but I was really excited. I decided that I was going to, very sweetly, ask the Mr. to help me with a little DIY. I wanted to measure this table-cloth, cut it and put it in the back of the hutch. (I have seen this in Blogland and can you say…..SCHA-NA-ZEE? That is snazzy to you normal people.) Drumroll please…
SCORE!
My hutch has a long story about two young people with a little blonde headed child. They were so excited in a furniture store…once upon a time. I have seriously thought about getting rid of it and going with a buffet, but I am a tad on the sentimental side. It’s not a high dollar piece…but I still love it. I revamped it a little…by painting the oak with some white paint that we already had. The Mr. also had some glue that we used to put the table cloth on. Thus…a five dollar hutch makeover. Drumroll please…
Bye bye blonde.
I’m going to let the pictures do the rest of the talking for me. Let me know what you think. I would love to hear your comments. Have a wonderful day, Dirt Roadies. You are the best!
All white….love..lovity..love!
A more patient Mr., I have never known. 🙂
All done. Ain’t she pretty? 😉 I love Miss Mustard Seed….she inspired my little hanging wreath.
Very pleased with the results of my five dollar project.
A “new” member in the dining room. 🙂
By Rana Renee Dimmick
Along the Dirt Road 