Surprise! It’s still cold! Today, I worked from my laptop, as the office gets pretty chilly compared to the rest of the house. Instead, I lounged on the sofa with the pet animals. Minnie was happy: It’s really tricky to … Continue reading
Now, since it’s January in Minnesota, this might be redundant, but. . . it’s been cold the last few days! I feel like a wimp for saying anything because, though it’s below freezing, it hasn’t really been below zero (Fahrenheits). … Continue reading
You’ll say when you’ve had enough house photos, won’t you? It’s been one sunny day after another here, and the house does look so nice with sun streaming through the windows. I tend to go to the supermarket on either … Continue reading
If you don’t happen to live by yourself and work at home, the way I do, you might wonder what a person in that situation does all day. It turns out I take photographs. I just wander from room to … Continue reading
Rob and I went to Stillwater yesterday. Stillwater is right on the western eastern edge of Minnesota, known for its antique and book shops. It’s entirely lovely in the summer, except for the hordes of tourists; we decided to brave … Continue reading
Whew. This past Saturday was my housewarming. If you ever want a ridiculous amount of pressure to get your new house in order in only a month, scheduling a housewarming will do it. But as Rob pointed out, everybody seemed … Continue reading
Who’s got the prettiest bedroom oh them all? Oh yes, it is I! I’ve never thought of myself as a girly girl, but this bedroom is pretty sweet (and not in a ‘suh-weet’ way!). I love all the furniture in … Continue reading
I know a lot of lip service is paid to the enjoyment of simple things, but it can be difficult to reduce the clutter around you and actually make time for it. I feel like I’m getting there. In the … Continue reading
Oh, the craft room. Oh dear, oh dear. It’s come a long way. It’s looking pretty good right now, but that was not always the case. When I moved in, the room looked like this: Thick grey carpet, blue grey … Continue reading
One of the many things my wonderful parents have given me lately is a panini press. Oh, sure, you might think that a panini press would be pretty low on the list of priorities one has when filling a new … Continue reading
