Posted by: Brenda Kula | June 30, 2008
Have you tried mirrors in the garden? (Please excuse the sneakers I had on.)
In fact, we’re getting ready to remodel the bathrooms. And I’m scheming on how I can manage to get those huge 1980s mirrors off the walls and out to the garden without breaking them! (more…)
Posted by: Brenda Kula | June 29, 2008
See this baby bird peeking out? This was the beginning of a continuing ordeal yesterday evening. And on into today thus far. (more…)
Posted by: Brenda Kula | June 28, 2008
Last night I laid in bed and drooled over the newest issue of Romantic Homes magazine. It’s the August issue. I have to admit I almost canceled my subscription recently when mine was running out. I am SO glad I didn’t! (more…)
Posted by: Brenda Kula | June 27, 2008
After I wrote the post last week on old Singer sewing machines, it motivated me to get out all my fabric and sewing stash from the closet and put it out where I can see it. And perhaps be more inspired to use it! (more…)
Posted by: Brenda Kula | June 25, 2008
Turns out…blogging is good for your health. Says this week’s Newsweek magazine.
Yep, mine came in the mail yesterday, and I read it last night. I have to keep up to date on all the political news. And then I run across this article. (more…)
Posted by: Brenda Kula | June 24, 2008
Charlie Ross runs straight to the rocks around the pond every time we go outside. He’s sure a critter is in there underneath the rocks somewhere. Trying to hide from him. Abi is oblivious to critters. Must be a male thing. (more…)
Posted by: Brenda Kula | June 23, 2008
I obviously can’t have plain lampshades. I just ache to get out all my trims and buttons and get to work. Today was one of those days. (more…)
Posted by: Brenda Kula | June 22, 2008
I found this little red beauty in my garden this morning. Tiny, but perfect in its simplicity.
I love rocks. I love the texture, the simple shapes. Doesn’t take much to make me smile, does it! Crazy as this may sound, I’d just as soon have a pretty bowl full of rocks than a bowl full of diamonds! (more…)
Posted by: Brenda Kula | June 21, 2008
Sweet Cielo at The House In The Roses blog, is the hostess of a spectacular summer garden party today. Thanks Cielo! Come on in, folks! (more…)
Posted by: Brenda Kula | June 20, 2008
I consider these the work horses of our ancestors. The ubiquitous Singer sewing machine.
As a quilter, I always coveted the small, durable feather weights. But they were hard to come by. Finally I found one about a year ago in a sewing machine shop where I went to buy a bobbin. (more…)