Joy of Country Living

While cleaning out my paint room couple of weeks ago, found two pieces of leaded glass stashed under the barn-wood shelf that holds my what-nots. Can’t believe I had completely forgotten about those pieces of glass. They’re not large but very pretty and they used to hang in my kitchen window in Houston. When we [...]

If you’ve ever bought anything from Ikea and had to put it together, you’ll know what I’m talking about. All the bits and pieces, screws, pegs, nuts, bolts, and the strange little tools they send along for you to use – not to mention the confusing  directions. For quite a while now, I had been [...]

  What a surprise. Went to close the front door last night and was treated to this beautiful sunset – looked like the sky was on fire.   With the weather warmer, David and I went out on the front porch to enjoy the scene and take a few pictures. Spring is definitely in the air – [...]

Glad to see this week start. My itching is almost gone and I’m ready for fall. Went shopping at the HEB on Saturday and found a new product on the baking aisle that I had to try. It is the HEB brand of seasoned flour. Had been using the Kentucky Kernel brand – but it [...]

At 50 degrees it feels like Fall this morning . . . nice and cool with clear blue skies. The far hay field has turned green (again) and the grass in the near field (which needs mowing) is trying to push through the dried up grass but having quite a struggle. I’ve noticed some of [...]