There is something so wonderful, so magical, about awaking to a world covered in white. We weren’t even expecting a snow storm when we went to bed last night, just more rain. It was quite a pleasant surprise!I hadn’t seen snow like this since we moved here from Lubbock five (!!) years ago. The flakes…
jack outfit
Amy @ Positively SplendidHaving grown up in a home brimming with sewing notions and paintbrushes, Amy has a deep love for all things creative. On any given day, you’ll find her knee-deep in her latest creative endeavor, with projects ranging from sewing and crafts to home decor and kid-friendly ideas. Amy believes that everyone, regardless…
The bug has bitten (again)
For more months than I care to even admit, I scarcely looked at my scrapbooking desk, much less sat down to finish a page. I was absolutely overwrought and overwhelmed by the desire to keep up with the latest of everything: events, photos, industry trends. It honestly got to be more exhausting than rewarding, so…
Making the most of rainy days
Will it ever stop raining here in Arkansas?! After the beginning of the year, I suppose I held out the naive hope that 2010 would bring an end to the constant dreary weather just as abruptly as it began at the beginning of 2009. It has been a solid year of consistent clouds! Not to…
Menu Monday
It’s already time for another menu! February 1st…how did that happen? Monday – Shepherd’s Pie Tuesday – Italian Vegetable Soup Wednesday – Shepherd’s Pie Leftovers Thursday – Chicken Parmesan with Sugar Snap Peas Friday – Tilapia Picatta with Broccolini Have a terrific week, everyone! Amy @ Positively SplendidHaving grown up in a home brimming with…
Baby, it’s cold outside!
The winter storm that had every Arkansan aflutter all last week finally arrived Friday into Saturday. The kiddos were thrilled to see some white stuff, but unfortunately, a half inch of ice covered with perhaps a millimeter of snow doesn’t really make for very favorable snow angel conditions. 😉 No matter; we had tons of…
Stylin’ sisters
My sewing machine is certainly earning its keep this week! I finished two new outfits for my girls in the last couple of days. I am calling them their Pebbles outfits, because the zebra print makes me think of the Flintstones. 🙂 I drafted the pattern for Charlotte’s skirt completely on my own: a first…
My own little space – and a tasty treat!
A little bit of Bell family math: 1550 square feet / (2 adults + 3 children + 1 beagle) = close quarters Since things have settled with Cecily of late, I have been on a serious creative kick. The girls usually nap at the same time in the afternoon, and after my little guy and…
These are the days
I have such precious kids. Even when life is mind-blowingly hectic, I manage to have moments of total clarity and joy when I look at each child and realize that I am living now the days I will long for when they are all grown and on their own. What a blessing to watch them…
Menu Monday
Once again, no rest for the weary this weekend. My not-quite-spring cleaning bonanza continued, and Cecily’s closet, the refrigerator and my kitchen cabinets are certainly better for it! On tap for us this week… Sunday (yesterday) – Chicken and Dumplings Monday – Omelets Tuesday – Quinoa Risotto with Mushrooms and Thyme Wednesday – Poblano Albóndigas…