While I’m not quite ready to pull out the Christmas boxes, I am beginning to think about it. Like my approach to everything else home related, I will keep it simple and classic while spending as little money as possible. Whether it’s for home decor, DIY supplies or […]
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6 November 2013 
5 Ways to Beat Holiday Stress
November 6, 2013 By 1 Comment
I can already feel it. The hustle and bustle of the upcoming holiday season. One day at a time, I tell myself. The best thing about the future is that it comes one day at a time. ~Abraham Lincoln. I thought maybe we could both use the reminder, […]
30 October 2013 
Holiday Entertaining: How to Set the Table
October 30, 2013 By 2 Comments
A re you the hostess with the mostess? You know the one: calm, cool and collected, with a perfectly decorated home, a magazine worthy tablescape, and a menu that would rival a 5 star restaurant. Well, I’m not her, but I do love entertaining and have managed to learn a little along the […]
2 October 2013 
If you look good, you feel good
October 2, 2013 By 5 Comments
I am participating in a 31 Days challenge for the month of October. The goal is to blog everyday of the month on a particular topic. Because I have so many unfinished projects, I decided to call my 31 Days series “31 Days to Finished”. During this time, I’ll be cooking that recipe […]
27 September 2013 
Planting Succulents in a Strawberry Pot
September 27, 2013 By 2 Comments
Are you as crazy about succulents as I am? I’ll have to admit that I didn’t know much about them until my sister-in-law gave me some a few years ago, and now I find that I’m wild about them! By the way, I’m Jane from the blog Cottage at the Crossroads and today I’m going […]
25 September 2013 
Organizing the Command Center
September 25, 2013 By 9 Comments
I promised myself that I would finish organizing the command center before school started. I did not. So, last week, determined to make good on my promise, I started pulling everything out of the cabinets that didn’t belong. Great! Now I’m making progress, except that I’m not. Cameras and lights and photos and papers are laying […]
18 September 2013 
Simple Fall Tablescape
September 18, 2013 By 6 Comments
I can’t resist the idea any longer. Fall is coming. As I think about what Fall is to me, I’m actually looking forward to it. For many Fall means leaf garlands on the mantel and pumpkins as centerpieces. But, I have a confession. I’m not really much of a seasonal decorator. I’ve […]
11 September 2013 
Fall Fashion Trends for 2013
September 11, 2013 By 6 Comments
I’ve been thinking about rules a lot lately. Nothing too serious, just rules of society that make me go, “hmmm?” As in, who said so?, or if I’m being honest that stir rebellious thoughts like, “you’re not the boss of me.” It all started with Labor Day and the “no white after Labor […]
21 August 2013 
A Tisket, A Tasket, A Painted Apple Basket
August 21, 2013 By 7 Comments
Hello everyone! I’m Jane from the blog Cottage at the Crossroads and today I’m sharing a quick and easy way to add a little more interest to your fall displays by painting some apple baskets. What? You’ve been thinking about fall, too? A few days ago, we experienced cooler weather and I couldn’t help […]
7 August 2013 
Hopes and Dreams
August 7, 2013 By 6 Comments
“Would you swim across a pond, knowing there was a snake in it, for $1000?” My husband loves to come up with these little scenarios. No matter how much money, and with complete disregard for the risk, my answer is always, “NO.” I’m just not motivated by money. Almost two years ago, […]
