simple living for simpler times - Create, Renovate, Decorate
We have heard this saying a thousand times before, and that's because it is so true! I have found many treasures that people have put out at the curb as a "give away" or worse as a "throw away". Many times these items need a makeover that is beyond the owners capabilities or desires. I am a reconditioning fool, so finding someone's else junk can be … Read More...
This house needed to be what I call "un-remodeled". Years ago someone thought it would be a great idea to enclose the front porch...NOT! I think that a porch is a porch... and that thinking goes double if you live in the south! Just look at the curb appeal of this open front porch, and then look at the picture of when it was … Read More...
I have recently discovered, that there is a theory that only certain people are born with empathy. In relation to sympathy, which is a harmony of feeling, empathy is a deeper, more vicarious connection to another's experience. It is one of the best character traits to … [Read More...]
"I say getting old is a very cruel joke on people that are just trying to gain wisdom without the external side effects!" Stephen Spurling … [Read More...]
Lately, it seems there is a movement towards downsizing our living spaces. I have experienced that myself, moving from a 3200 sq foot home, into a 1000 sq foot condominium. One thing I found, was I had little storage, BIG pieces of furniture, and a very small footprint in my dining area. I … [Read More...]
