You're not ready! Or maybe you are, but you have GOT to be ready. I'm giving you a FULL two-weeks worth of notice so that you can go and get your stretchy pants or skirts. Yes, I'm fully aware that ... Read More about Houseful Of Cookies Is Almost Here! #HousefulOfCookies
Embrace Spur of the Moment Road Trips
September seems to be the month that I really embraced spur of the moment time adventures, and it all started with a road trip from Baltimore to Chicago with Shelley from A Magical Mess. It was after ... Read More about Embrace Spur of the Moment Road Trips
Where I’m From
There are so many times where I'm inspired by something that my oldest son does, and he doesn't know it. Several years ago (HEAR THAT NATHANIEL? SEVERAL!!!) he participated in a writing assignment ... Read More about Where I’m From
Thread Filled Thursdays: Ribbon Box Quilt
I'm a quilting machine over here! I'm also checking off Christmas gifts and this may be okay to show because I don't think the recipient reads my blog. Either way, I'm not telling them who it's for, ... Read More about Thread Filled Thursdays: Ribbon Box Quilt
Homestead Blog Hop 160
Welcome to the Homestead Blog Hop! It's finally settling into fall weather here in Chicago and my cabbage, kale, collards, and brussels sprouts are LOVING it! The rain is also coming down in buckets, ... Read More about Homestead Blog Hop 160
Chicago Sights: Harlem Fine Arts Show
Thanks to Country Financial for partnering with the Houseful to spread the awesome word about the Harlem Fine Arts Show I consider myself a creative, but I am NOT a painter, or a drawer, or sculptor, ... Read More about Chicago Sights: Harlem Fine Arts Show