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6:33 a.m., Diary of a Blogger
Oh, top of the morning to y’all! I’ve just finished visiting my new girlfriends here in blog-land. They’re country types, and it leaves me feeling like I should be talkin’ that way! It’s only 6:33 in the morning. I’ve been up since 5:04 and immediately started worrying about a file I’ve miss-placed! I knew i…
Read More5 Things To Do Now
If you’ve read my blog for a while, you might remember that my Dad passed away six months ago. Since that time, my siblings and I have been going through the legal hoops to make sure we’re doing everything required of us, to settle his and my Mom’s financial affairs. While he paid great attention…
Read More8 Things You Might Not Know About Me
Greetings dear friend!, Today is one for the blog history books! At least my own personal blog history book! Everyone has one, don’t they? No? Well, I’m excited to be launching the first installment, of my first-ever blog series, entitled… Pretty fun, huh? There will be 8 weekly installments, written by 8 of us. These…
Read MoreWho’s Cracking the Whip?
Do you ever wonder what motivates you? I do. What leaves many of us content, while others have to look for the next challenge? I wish I knew. Somewhere, I have to have this tattooed into my brain (ouch!). I won’t go through my list of what I’ve been doing to fill my days lately,…
Read MoreFocus…Plus a Fun & Inspiring Link Party to Join
I’m not sure if you’ve ever read a sweet blog, called www.theletteredcottage.net, but they’re hosting an unusual link party called Word often Year. The idea is to pick a word and keep it in plain sight throughout the year; on the refrigerator door, in your sock drawer, on your car’s dashboard. A constant reminder to…
Read MoreQuote of the Moment
As seen in front of San Francisco’s Ferry Building… So true! Go Army! Beat Navy! Enjoy your weekend!
Read MorePositive Thoughts About Positive Thoughts (AKA Stretching My Comfort Zone)
Last night, lying in bed, I was second-guessing myself every which way possible, regarding my new antique and collectables shop, I’ll be opening after Thanksgiving. Self-doubt was running rampant! Maybe it was the chocolate I ate, too late in the evening, or a less than inspiring Annie Sloan painting session at the workshop, or more…
Read MoreA Grand Opening And The Month Ahead
October is always a big month around The Treasured Home, because it’s dedicated to me and my birthday! Hold the applause…it’s a couple of weeks away, but of course, a girl has to plan! It’s also the weekend we usually spend in San Francisco for the Navy’s Fleet Week. Mr. Wonderful and his Office Manager,…
Read MoreTime Friendly Fall Decorating
Not surprisingly, I’ve been so impressed with all of the creative geniuses posting tutorials on hand made autumn wreaths, Halloween trees, pumpkin decoupage, pumpkin carving…you name it and it’s being done beautifully. I, on the other hand, am here to show you the Lazy Approach to Fall (“LAF”!) and what you can do with a…
Read MoreEasy & Delicious Pulled Pork Tacos
Do you have food trucks in your town? There’s one in our area, that showed up about a month ago, serving nothing but tacos. Very simple. No cheese, lettuce or tomatoes. Just salsa. Nothing fried. Mr. Wonderful and I love tacos! And the tacos from this food truck were simply delicious! The line of customers…
Read MoreDate Night at Home
While I love eating out, isn’t it nice to just have a wonderful dinner at home with your sweetheart? Mr. W. And I had a busy, dirty weekend and it just felt great to shower, put on some sweet smells and set a beautiful table, while the hub’s grilled a mammoth New York steak, at…
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