Elevate the Everyday

  • A Little Indoor Garden

    After oh-so-many false starts, it seems spring has sprung bringing April showers and what appears to be hope for gorgeous May flowers. While recovering from surgery I have truly missed playing in my gardens; pruning rose bushes, weeding beds and… Continue reading

  • Chiristmas Like I Used to Know…..

    While walking though Macy’s a week or so ago doing a little Christmas shopping I found myself totally in shock at how unhappy people seemed to be.  Customers were grouchy, employees were impatient and brisk, and there was no spirit of… Continue reading

  • Fragrant Passage Candle Company

    Whenever I can, buying USA, especially local made products is high on my list when shopping.  Back at Christmas I was gifted with a unique and fun candelabra from my husband made from an old wine bottle with an hand-forged… Continue reading

  • Christmas

    Our halls were decked….. Our traditional red & green tree We celebrated a marriage….. Samantha and Justin’s wedding Got a little creative…. This used to be a barn door….. Treats were prepared….. Hosted an ice skating party… ice skating in… Continue reading