Happy Father’s Day

Happy Father’s Day!

Outdoor Bench and Shelf with Hooks

Outdoor bench all

These pieces are actually form my old house.  I found something similar in the Pottery Barn catalog but couldn’t afford it so I designed my own version of it for the entry way.  This was way before my blogging days so I don’t have any pictures of the building process but I wish I did….

Yellow Chairs Outside

Patio Chair Before

A little update to the old faded outdoor chairs…  Nothing a little spray paint can’t fix.   After = Fresh, bright and yellow… New cushions from Pier One, check back soon to see how the entire patio comes together with the “new” chairs.

Backyard (Progress)

Backyard during

Just like the rest of the house the backyard has a “to do” list that is pretty long.  The most significant and time consuming projects have been completed but there is more to be done before everything is crossed off the list. The yard look liked this the first time I saw the house but…

How to buy Kenzie Mac & Co Patterns

Miss Baylie's Apron pic for website

Those of you that stop by TLA often know that I have another business, Kenzie Mac & Co.  We just released 5 new patterns that will hopefully be coming to fabric stores near you soon.  If you can’t wait for that then buy them online in my shop.  The following 5 patterns are currently available….

Easy Summer Snack

blueberries

Yum Yum Yum! Who doesn’t love healthy and delicious snacks?  One of our new favorites it frozen yogurt covered blueberries.  Y U M M Y! If you want to make your own this is what we did… Wash and rinse fresh blueberries. Dip blueberries in plain or vanilla yogurt, place on wax paper and put…

Going Meat and Dairy Free???

Recently I’ve watched a few DVD’s,  read a few books and done A LOT of research on the internet.  It makes me wonder about completely eliminating meats and dairy products from my diet. It all started a few months ago when I watched Fat Sick & Nearly Dead.  I went 9 days only eating fruits…

Happy Memorial Day!   image found here

Packing for Summer Vacation…Simplifying the Process

Travel bathroom Essentials 2

Summer is upon us and that means that it is time for summer vacation.  Traveling time is just around the corner; short trips, long trips visiting family and friends and maybe a few road trips.  Just before Spring Break I posted how I organize our bathroom travel essentials and jewelry.  The process is pretty simple….

Win a FREE pattern by Kenzie Mac & Co.

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This is your chance to win 1 of my 5 new Kenzie Mac patterns.  For a chance to win a FREE pattern leave a comment about your favorite pattern on my Kenzie Mac & Co. facebook page.  We will contact the winner after June 1st and send you the pattern of your choice.          All patterns are…