This empty nesting phase of life has all kinds of changes. The house is quiet and boring. Yes. The laundry pile is smaller, and grocery bills are less. Yes. I expected all those changes, but one … [Read more...]
How to Paint Shoes for Children
When my daughters were very young, I’d buy white tennis shoes and then paint them to match their outfits. I saw shoes like this either in a boutique or in a catalog and decided I could make my … [Read more...]
Sewing for Children
The lead character in Rescued Hearts, Mary Wade is a children's clothing designer. When my children were young, I enjoyed sewing outfits for them. I always had fun sewing for my children, and I … [Read more...]
Current Events? Here Goes.
I normally don't get political. I keep scrolling when I see controversial rants on Facebook. I vote but keep my thoughts to myself. Maybe that's part of the problem. So. Here're my two cents on … [Read more...]
Smocking, Anyone?
When I was expecting our first child, I took a smocking class. I had visions of making lots of clothes for the new baby. The class was fun, and I even bought a pleater because we moved away from the … [Read more...]
Crocheting for Babies
Mary Wade is a children’s clothing designer, and crochet plays a part in some of her designs. I love crocheting hats for babies and sometimes include them in the new baby gift. Here are a few … [Read more...]
Do You Write Lists?
I'm a list person. I write lots of to-do lists and cross off completed tasks. I'm one of those people who, if I complete a task not originally included on the list, I'll add it and then mark it off. … [Read more...]
May is for Graduations!
We did it. We survived, no, enjoyed, the month of May with all the graduations and celebrations. I'll share just a few--or maybe a few more--pictures of the happy times. Let's start at High Point … [Read more...]
May!
May is here again. I always thought that May is as busy as December with all of its end-of-the-year concerts and programs and recitals and presentations and final ballgames. This year will certainly … [Read more...]
A Good Man…
I’m not really a gushing kind of person. Although I write love stories, you’ll never see me use words like soul mate or love of my life. Despite my lack of gushing, I’ve been married for twenty-eight … [Read more...]
