When I first got married and went to work, we saved money to buy our first home. We had just transferred to Ohio after moving from New York to New Mexico and then to California. By then, we were both ready to settle and stop living out of the cars. We rented a twinplex in
I have been in the process of upgrading or redoing my living room for a couple of years now. It’s probably a good thing I have taken my time as I find my tastes change over time, and I do need to keep control of my finances. I usually put aside the monies for a
I did complete my Woodland Wonderland Tree. I was inspired by Michael from Inspired Charms https://inspiredbycharm.com/ See how that worked! LOL Anyway. He had a gorgeous tree with white lights and just chock full of decorations. I have watched him for a few years now and love his entertaining and decor posts. He recently moved
I’m sure we all have had the experience of our own, or another’s kid or pet playing for hours with the cardboard box that held their gift. But right now, I am talking about a different box. These are handcrafted wood boxes we offer for sale at WoodnWhimsey. The line is called Premium Boxes by
I usually spend the winter in Ireland, but since I have grandbabies, I now try to be in Ohio for Christmas every other year. When my boys lived with me, we cut down our tree at a local tree farm. Those trees stayed fragrant. How I loved the smell of the pine. Then, for a
Over this past weekend, I had an event scared me. I live in a condo on a golf course in a quiet suburb in northeast Ohio. I really do not wish to identify the area any closer to that location. The town is really a great area. Fantastic school systems, pretty layout, taxes are
I have never been a fan of honey. You know, that little honey bear plastic bottle? My kids loved it on toast, but I never cared for the taste. I preferred maple syrup and used it as my sweet syrup goto. A few weeks ago, when the kids came to collect the grand dog, they
I started collecting stones as a small child. When I got older, it was something I shared with my mother. After I married, I traveled across the country with my husband for his work. Every time I went someplace new, I got a stone and bought it home. She kept those stones on a bookcase
Hi guys, I told you I would show you the finished coffee table and picture frames I painted in Boxwood green. In a past posting, I shared with you the old yellow oak oversized coffee table in the downstairs family room that needed a makeover. I loved the look of the table but hated that
Everyone is aware of the many dangers in woodworking. You think of saws and sharp tools and so you naturally think cuts and blood. You might also expect bangs and bruises from hammers and such. Now, these are all hazards in woodworking. John has lost the tippy tip of many of his fingers and even
I recently posted our condo kitchen remodel. In those posts, I showed this six-foot walnut stained dining table and bench. I move dit up from the lower level and workshop up to the kitchen eating area to stage it in a proper setting and for those who come to the shop to view. John and
The past two summers have been our best sale summers. In one week we sold the two vintage school desks. Cast iron base with pencil slots and inkwell holders. A couple planned on using them as end tables in their family room Tables That was Monday. On Friday we had a lady call looking for
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