Advice
updating my cookware
January 26, 2025
Recently, I was at my son’s house as they were unpacking a new set of nonstick cookware. They showed me their old nonstick cookware set, and I was shocked. Not only has the coating disintegrated on the cooking surface, but it also came off on the sides. His family is brutal on cookware. It must
bird flu and bird feeders
January 24, 2025
One of my favorite pastimes is bird watching. I also love to put feeders up and enjoy watching the wild birds when they come to the feeders. I live in NE Ohio, and this week, the homeowners’ association sent out a notice warning residents about possible illnesses in local geese and ducks. We are on
Ireland Game Medal|Antiquing in Ireland
October 28, 2024
Ireland and its people have a deep interest in competitive gaming, as reflected in the country’s establishment of the Department of Transport, Tourism, and Sports, which oversees the development and promotion of sports in Ireland. One of its key initiatives is Sports Ireland, which is responsible for fostering the growth of sports in the country.
An Etsy Christmas is just around the corner
September 9, 2024
I know it isn’t even Halloween yet, and here I am talking about Christmas—sorry, I know that irks some people. I am in this mindset because it is time to start loading my Etsy shop in preparation for the holidays. I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for your patience and support. I’ve been unable
update on gardens and bishop’s weed battle
June 14, 2024
Last week, I told you about my battle with an invasive weed known by many names: bishop’s weed, goutweed, ground elder, and Snow on the Mt., among others. SEE HERE. Originally imported into the country as a decorative ground cover, it comes in two variations: green and variegated cream and green. You can find both
Etsy shop linked on blog
May 13, 2024
Hi time for another mini blog post. We are still trying to work out the bugs on the new upgrade. So today, I thought I would tell you that we have an Etsy store called HomebodyHavens. SEE HERE I originally started out selling antiques: Local American items, neat things I found in Ireland, and items
bird bath solar water fountain
May 11, 2024
First, I must apologize for this post. It is very short and different from what one would expect. I am posting it because I finally got this thing put together and in a bird bath—I have had it on a shelf since 2022! But mostly, I want to post a mini post to try and
Repair top of dresser
April 29, 2024
I have an old, smaller, three-drawer dresser in my bathroom. It dates back to the 2000s when painted furniture with dabbles of colored wax was an in-thing. Somehow, a white ring appeared on the top of the dresser. It wouldn’t go off, and I got a little too aggressive and took the paint and wax
A Tour of the Foyer – Antiques
March 13, 2022
I have always loved and collected antiques. You will likely find at least one antique in every room. In my current home, I mix my passion for antiques with a love of European country decor to achieve what I hope is a warm, comfortable style. It is definitely not a minimalistic style, and I realize
Framing Lace Project Update
February 8, 2022
Today I would like to share the completion of a project that began last summer. A Romanian friend had gifted me two lace doilies she had made as a young woman in Romania. When you go to that earlier post, you will find that I had made an error in the identification of the lace
Inadvertent Marketing Idea For Wood Boxes From Marian
April 22, 2021
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
