Currently I am traveling in Connecticut and during my morning walk, I am surprised to see so many beautiful window boxes filled with colorful flowers. Naturally this got me thinking about window boxes and how I do not have a one. Nada. No where on either of our properties is there a single window box!…
Good morning! This may be a shortened version of Saturday Meanderings as we are in Chicago for my son’s graduation from University of Chicago Booth School of Business. With a full itinerary, it is a bit challenging to find time to write a blog post! The weather here is perfect and we are doing lots…
Thank you for sending in some really great packing tips after my last post. Since nearly all of us have traveled somewhere, it is so nice to share successes with each other. As requested, here is more packing information. Again, this is what works for me after many years of traveling for both business and…
I confess that I am not a good DIY-er. My optimistic and ambitious nature often leads me into a false sense of “I can do this”. Yesterday, I got a bee in my bonnet to use up some of the numerous ribbon I have and decide it might be fun to make a ribbon wreath….
I do like making decorations I can use over multiple holidays. Anything red, white and blue is good for Memorial Day, Flag Day, July 4th, Labor Day or just a fun summer holiday party. Here are two easy ways to make two DIY patriotic garlands using both paper and fabric, some twine and glue. All…