***I have decided to take Sunday's to write a different kind of post. I'm calling them Sunday Reflections. I know this is a business, but my blog is meant to give a behind the scenes glimpse of my work and because my faith plays a big role in who I am, I thought it fitting to be transparent in … [Read more...] about Sunday Reflection: Dealing with Feelings of Inadequacy
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In The Shop: Antique Ironstone
I was never into collecting before I started shopping for antique ironstone. It can be kind of addicting. I love the simplicity of these pieces. I love discovering all the old patterns of floral and fruit. I love the history. I love seeing those old back stamps on the bottom. I love that … [Read more...] about In The Shop: Antique Ironstone
Around The House: Making Your Own Slipcover
Over the past week I have been making a slipcover for a hand-me-down chair and ottoman. The chair was my mother's; she passed away almost 17 years ago (I can't believe it's been that long). Besides the obvious sentimental value, I have always thought it was a beautiful chair. I love the rolled … [Read more...] about Around The House: Making Your Own Slipcover
Part 2: Change Was In The Air – Moving Forward In Uncertain Times
It's remarkable that the whole world is going through this same crisis together. And yet, I realize that the challenges this crisis brings look a little different for each of us. I hope your family is doing well and you are finding some peace in these troubled times. In my last post I shared … [Read more...] about Part 2: Change Was In The Air – Moving Forward In Uncertain Times
Change Was In The Air
Well we certainly live in a strange new world, with quarantines and face masks and online school. It wasn't the change any of us anticipated when we made our plans for the new year! Just a few months ago, I was pondering what direction my business would take in 2020. I felt sure of one thing, … [Read more...] about Change Was In The Air
Rainy Days and Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
** I originally wrote this post about how to make my homemade chicken soup four years ago when I had just started to blog. I thought it would be timely to repost it now - despite the bad photos. I have my own pot of soup simmering on the stove today. It's not only a comforting … [Read more...] about Rainy Days and Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
February PS Furniture Sale at Sweet Clover Barn
For those of you who haven't made it to one of our sales at Sweet Clover Barn, I will put our sales schedule in this post for you. We are only open one weekend a month (usually the third weekend of the month.) During the week following the sale we occasionally have a PS Sale, which is a private … [Read more...] about February PS Furniture Sale at Sweet Clover Barn
