Monday, January 30, 2012

Period Drama TV Series

Period Drama TV Series
Over the years I can say that I have watched hundreds of Period Drama series and movies and I thought that it would be a good idea to have a running list of what I've watched or am watching, just to see all the great shows :) I am so extremely fascinated with anything Edwardian, Victorian, Pion…

Because I am dying for Spring

I think it's my favorite season of the year and I can't wait for it to start, matter of fact here in Arizona I already have a lot of flowers coming in, makes me so happy :) So, new template for Spring!   Hope it makes some of you smile because I know that there are a lot of you out there st…

{ Happy Homemaker Monday - 2012 #5 }

{ Happy Homemaker Monday - 2012 #5 }
I am moving super slow today, I have whatever my dear husband had and it's really knocking me on my behind, feels like I have a knife stuck in my throat and my sinus is killing me too.  BLECH! Anyway, here is today's HHM :) If you want to save and use the new button, just click here . The wea…

Friday, January 27, 2012

{ Friday Favorites - #4 }

{ Friday Favorites - #4 }
If you have something special you would like to show, if you have a trinket which has a special meaning for you or maybe something you have just found and own or would like to have. It could be anything, a trinket, a book, a new cookware set, a necklace, a photograph, a project you'…

Thursday, January 26, 2012

Some days

Some days
I have a sick husband at home.  He started feeling like he was coming down with a cold yesterday and by bedtime he was burning up with a fever, had body aches and was just plain miserable. Unfortunately being military, he can't just call in and say "hey I'm not well, I won't be the…

{ Cooking Thursday }

{ Cooking Thursday }
Morning everyone :) So today for our Cooking Thursday, I'm bringing you one of my favorites and also something that takes me back to my childhood in South Africa.  Best street food ever....Bunny Chow! If you want to use the picture, just click here for the original. Homemade Bread Bowls 1/2 cup w…

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Period Drama Documentaries

Period Drama Documentaries
# 1900 House A A 17th Century History for Girls: Harlots, Housewives and Heroines At Home with the Georgians B Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner C D E Elizabeth:  From Prison to Palace Elegance and Decadence:  The Age of the Regency Elizabeth by David Starkey Elizabeth:  Heart of a King F Fit to Rule:  How Royal Il…

Period Drama Movies

Period Drama Movies
Over the years I can say that I have watched hundreds of Period Drama series and movies and I thought that it would be a good idea to have a running list of what I've watched or am watching, just to see all the great shows :) I am so extremely fascinated with anything Edwardian, Victorian, P…

{ Yarn Along }

{ Yarn Along }
Another Wednesday, another Yarn Along .  Don't know about you all, but these days seem to just be flying by, goodness. Anyway, here is what I've been working on, since finishing my crochet hook case, I've started a Daisy Square Pillow, following this pattern.  I've seen different on…

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

{ Building birdhouses }

{ Building birdhouses }
You haven't seen joy on a child's face, until you tell them that you are going to spend the day building something together. Truthfully, our children are actually pretty easy to please, they don't really want very expensive outings or special days at out of this world places.  They want…

Monday, January 23, 2012

{ Happy Homemaker Monday - 2012 #4 }

{ Happy Homemaker Monday - 2012 #4 }
I'm such a ditz, I totally forgot to tell you all that I added an extra category for the homeschooling families :) Sorry about that, it should be right after the category about creating/sewing etc :) If you want to save and use the new button, just click here . The weather::: 37 degrees right now…