Darleen

does anyone remember Pfaltzgraff?

I don’t know why, but I have multiple dish sets. There is my Royal Doulton wedding china in the buffet. My cabinets house a set of white dishes, Villeroy & Boch, white and green trimmed Dansk dishes, and some colorful Chinese bowls for condiments. A couple of weeks ago, I found some large white bowls

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full shot of the kitchen

ready to start new projects- replacement windows

I must say I am sorry for the lack of posting I have been offering these past months. Covid, a bereavement, and an illness all hit me within a year, and I just went onto a deep funk. However, this spring has revived me a bit, and I have gotten my medical condition sorted for

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handmade wood artbox

Inadvertent Marketing Idea For Wood Boxes From Marian

My Inspiration Person If you know me, you will know that one of my favorite creatives is Marian Parsons, owner of the website and blog, Miss Mustard Seed.com. I have actually followed her for about ten years now. She is probably one of the main reasons I started a blog many years ago. Now Marian

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Happy St Patrick’s Day Gifts

Looking for an authentic Irish gift for ourself or someone? I have a few items I bought back from Ireland that might fill the bill. If you know me, you know that I have lived half the year in Ireland for the past twelve years. We bought back items from Ireland that we crafted in

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Egg Salad for Lunch

Today I wanted to share a simple egg salad with you that can be adjusted for varying tastes and likes. I also wanted to share an easy-peel method for hard-boiled eggs.   Pre-Mix Prep If you want easy-peel hard-boiled eggs, boil your eggs for 7 to 10 minutes. After they have boiled, drain off the

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Window Treatments for the Bedroom

I finally decided to come back to the land of the living. I spent the last year, as did many of you, hiding out by myself. So slowly and hopefully safely, I am beginning to plan ahead. First, I made a list of projects for the year…I’ll post about my new list later in the

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The Bed of Many Covers

It is my favorite month of the year!. I love the relief from the heat, the goldness in the Autumn sun, the turning of the tree, and the smell of burning leaves. As with every season beginning, I have to make adjustments in my self and home. As much as I love fall, I am

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My Ironstone Purchase- Victorianware

Two summers ago, I was antique hunting in rural Ohio and thought I found a real Staffordshire Eathernware Duck, and so did the women next to me. I kind of lurked in the background while she picked it up, looked at the bottom, got out her glasses, and looked at the bottom again, and walked

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September Project- Frame Lace

Hello everyone. Now that the extreme summer, with all its problems, seems to have passed, I have returned to the computer.During my time away, I rearranged and set up more stock in the craft room and refocused my attitude to share more activities and home projects. Hopefully, I can encourage you to participate, and we

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Mealybug Invasion- Sad Outcome

Sorry, it has been so long since I have posted anything. As others have complained., this pandemic situation is getting me down. I have to self-quarantine due to pre-existing risks, and I am getting a bit down. I am going to try and get out of myself and become more involved now. As you know,

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Strapping Arborvitae- Garden Part Two

Hi all. Today I want to share the back garden reno with the arborist’s visit. I called an arborist to look at the line of trees down the side of the house. I needed someone to address the break in the third arborvitae from the back. Remember, the one with the squirrel next and damage???

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