Can I just say I am a sucker for seersucker? 🙂  and I’m loving vests this winter! This wonderful summer fabric with its cotton southern cool textured feel is now a winter vest. Seersucker fabrics in general come in solids, patterns and stripes but what is hot right now is stripes! Many years ago seersucker was a just a summer fabric,…
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One of the things I love about living on Summerhill is the wild animals that like to come visit. My youngest daughter has a way with animals. Sometimes I compare her to Snow White because she can get so close to an animal or insect and capture a picture. Here are some pictures of a racoon she found in our…
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Monogramming is a timeless design that has endured for centuries. Â It is a combination of letters that interlock to create a beautiful elegant motif that embodies your story. But where did monograms begin? Around 350 BC Greek cities used initials on their coins and other public items. For example if you lived in Achaea you would find alpha (A) and…
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Today is my Dads birthday however, he left us many years ago but his memories and the things he taught me are still very much alive. In memory of Dad I decided to share some of his wisdom with all you wonderful people. So without further a do: Number 1. WAIT 24 HOURS. this piece of advice has saved…
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Oh the joys of remodeling. Whether you’re doing the work yourself, with friends and/or family or your blessed with a sub or contractor, remodeling can be overwhelming, frustrating and scary. The very first time I did a bathroom remodel after I got married I was so excited. I purchased some paint and started painting the trim in a small bathroom…
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