Caution, It's Not Me!

Greetings, Friends!  For those of you who have followed me on Facebook over the years, I appreciate your support. However, after a surge in hacked accounts from bloggers I follow, I recently closed my accounts. Since then, I have received multiple security alerts so I am posting today to caution you--please do not accept any new friend requests from My Thrift Store Addiction, Cecilia Lynne or Secret Garden Herbs--IT IS NOT ME! To clarify, for the time being I will continue to post on Instagram as I never linked the accounts. Thank you!

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Reflections on the Beauty of Wintering

Happy Monday, Friends! I've been fairly vocal over the years in voicing my thoughts when it comes to my least favorite season. Since we rarely get snow, winter here tends to blend into one gray day to the next. Even so, I am challenging myself to embrace the beauty during nature's season of rest

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Important Update for Email Subscribers!

Hi there, Friends! If you are one of my email subscribers, thank you and I appreciate you so much. Unfortunately, despite the consent that you've given me to send you my latest blog posts by email, there is yet another new regulation. Instead of jumping through more hoops, today I'm sharing a few alternatives

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Highlights from Colorado and CSU Flower Trial Garden

Happy Monday, Friends! This perfect dahlia is from the CSU Annual Flower Trial Garden in Fort Collins. I snapped plenty of photos to give you a wonderful virtual tour of the beautiful blooms plus a few highlights of my much-needed time with my daughters

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Welcome Home Saturday

Happy Saturday, Friends! I'm popping in today instead of Monday to join the gracious hosts of Welcome Home Saturday. Won't you join us for this weekend edition of home inspiration?

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80th Birthday Celebration for Mom and Jeff

Happy Monday, Friends! Last month, we celebrated my mother and stepfather's 80th birthdays! It was a sweet time of reconnecting with family--most I hadn't seen since before the pandemic. Today I'm sharing highlights from the celebratory weekend...

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Merry Christmas Eve 2021!

Merry Christmas Eve, Friends! I just want to send a quick message to wish you joyous and peaceful holidays. I appreciate each and every one of you! 

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Birthday Brunch at the Historic Stanley Hotel

Happy Monday, Friends! As promised, today I'm sharing highlights from brunch at the beautiful Stanley Hotel. It's quite a lovely place despite its creepy portrayal in the 1980 thriller based on the Stephen King book...

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Giveaway Winners and Celebrating 60 in Colorado

Happy Monday! Last month I visited my girls' families in Colorado and we celebrated my 60th birthday. Today I'm sharing highlights from my trip plus the Country Sampler giveaway winners.

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A Bravo and a Boo ~ Read This Before You Switch!

Happy Monday, Friends! In the spirit of giving credit where it's due and being honest when it's not, today I'm sharing a Bravo! and a Boo! My Bravo! goes to a blogger some of you may follow. For my blogger friends or those who have been following the Feedburner drama from the sidelines, I'm sharing a Boo! and precautions about a few things you should know before you make the switch...

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Porch Preview and a Necessary Update

Hi there, Friends! I am not a big fan of change when it comes to the behind-the-scenes workings of the blog, but occasionally necessary housekeeping is required that is beyond my control. I promise not to bore you with too many details, but it is important that you are aware of a new update to prevent any confusion. First, here's a preview of the upcoming porch update I'll be sharing on Tuesday...

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Peace

Happy Sunday, Friends! Peace. What comes to mind when you hear the word? Maybe you're like me and tend to associate it with the absence of stress, or maybe it immediately conjures the image of a certain place that soothes your soul.  If there is anything the past year has taught us is how fragile and fleeting peace can seem...

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Au Naturel: My Hair Journey

Happy Monday, Friends! Do you color your hair? Do you still enjoy the process or are you over it? The popular "good hair/ bad hair day" descriptions illustrate the fact that hair can become a complicated issue for many of us! Am I right? Now that I'm about four months in, I want to share my journey with you...

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Welcome Home Saturday Guest Feature

Happy Saturday, Friends! Today I'm honored to be a guest at the home digest series, Welcome Home Saturday! If you're new here, welcome, and for my sweet regulars--keep reading for the chance to check out some new blogs or perhaps to visit some favorite friends...

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Celebrating Easter with Good Friday Garden Crosses

Good Friday Greetings, Friends! Do you ever find yourself walking through a room or around the garden and suddenly your eyes land on something that conjures a sweet memory or special significance? That's just what I experienced this Easter week, and I wanted to share these brief moments of joy with you today by celebrating the cross in my garden...

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Frosty February Ice Storm

Happy Monday, Friends! Here in the Texas Hill Country, we are currently in the middle of a winter storm with record breaking lows and more ice and colder temps to come. Although I have some concerns, I couldn't resist snapping a few images of the beautiful frosted trees...

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Starting the New Year with Beautiful Handmade Gifts

Happy New Year, Friends! Y'all know my affection for pretty handmade gifts, and once again, I was blessed to receive some beautiful crafted presents from Dear Firstborn, Youngest Daughter, and Ginger Grand. Today I'm sharing some highlights of the lovely gifts I received as well as the Etsy sources... 

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Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas, Dear Friends! Just a quick message  to let you know I appreciate you and want to wish you a joyous holiday and a peace-filled new year! 

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Handmade and Vintage Gifts: Shop Small for Black Friday

Happy Black Friday, Friends! Long before the pandemic, I have been scoring most of my Black Friday deals from the comfort of my home. Most of us are flooded with sale options from Big Box stores and websites, but today I'm sharing a few favorites for those of you who are partial to vintage and handmade gifts and prefer to shop small...

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Making Memories in Colorado

Happy Monday, Friends! This month I spent some much needed family time in Colorado. This has been the longest span between visits, and after rescheduling several times due to the pandemic, my girls joked that we weathered wildfires and a snow storm in the midst of a pandemic to finally get together! Let me tell you, it was such a sweet time and special visit, and  today I want to share the highlights from my trip with you...

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