We have finally finished the 1/2 bath. It’s pretty amazing how many changes we made in that tiny room. I think we changed every surface and every item in the room except for one vent cover and the toilet. Here is the original bath, as it was when we bought it. Complete with a sign…

Time is flying, and I wish I could say my projects have been similarly flying off my list. Tom and I took advantage of the long weekend to work on the house. We completed the sprinkler system. (Well except that we might add a few tiny sprayers for the front beds and perhaps a drip…

Whew! Longest run yet.

My ward’s relief society has started a jewelry making night. Last night was the first time I was able to go. I brought Megan along and we had a great time. I made a long necklace in black and silver and some simple green earrings to go with a green skirt I adore. It was…

I have recently taken up posting on my home blog again, (now that I am working on the house again.) For those who enjoyed following our progress last summer, feel free to check “Our Playhouse Blog” which can be accessed by the link on the sidebar.

The last few days have been productive. Monday I had a terrific voice practice and lesson. Things I’ve learned this week in my practice: I need to tuck my hips in order to get a proper breath. Think that my torso is short. Let the breath and abs do their thing before I start the…

I finally put up our decorative plate from Mexico. What do you think?

So I have recently started to follow a blog called “A way to garden.” It is full of all things floral and I love it. I have so enjoyed seeing what is blooming in her garden that I thought I would go ahead and catalog what is blooming in my own garden. This growing season…

Last summer I used my blog as a way of motivating me to really make the most of each day. I think it was fairly successful, so I am going to try to take the same approach this summer. So here’s a little report of what I’ve been able to do thus far: It’s hard…

Whew! This feels like the first week of summer- official summer. Last week I still had finals to prepare for, and while I have several recitals to attend and a masterclass and a few other “school” things, they’re more on the fun side; plus we don’t have seminary this week. Wow! The long drive to…