by Jeanne Oliver | Jul 31, 2009 | Uncategorized
Whenever my husband has to fill out my occupation on paperwork he writes in "domestic goddess". If only that were true. Our house is usually picked up but rarely clean. I throw out food every week (because it has gone rotten) because I...
by Jeanne Oliver | Jul 30, 2009 | Uncategorized
Ok. I would like to be clear that I am not talking about my own father. Sure, he is a fine looking man, but I am not in the habit of calling him hot. I am talking about Pa Ingalls. What? Like you haven't thought it! I loved that show growing up and now my...
by Jeanne Oliver | Jul 29, 2009 | Uncategorized
If you are MY child….you take a screwdriver and scratch the words into the wooden railing! It would have at least been nice if she had spelled "sarry" correctly. Seriously, if it is there to stay….. ...
by Jeanne Oliver | Jul 28, 2009 | Uncategorized
I have noticed a lot lately that it is really all the little things that make life so sweet. An evening with friends. Staying in bed all day to read a wonderful book. Not worrying about impressing…just picking up food at Costco on the way to the party. Working...
by Jeanne Oliver | Jul 27, 2009 | Uncategorized
When you have two boys and one girl that are all sharing a bathroom…. the decorating can be tricky. We really wanted the room to be bright and fun for all of them. We painted the room a vibrant yellow and put up bright, white bead board. The room is completely...
by Jeanne Oliver | Jul 23, 2009 | Uncategorized
I can not believe that it has been one year since I started blogging! So much has changed in this year. I started to blog as a way to advertise my business and it has become so much more. I have connected with so many of you. My business has grown and now boutique...
by Jeanne Oliver | Jul 22, 2009 | Uncategorized
Everyone loves a little sparkle in their life. One of the prettiest ways to add sparkle is a gorgeous vintage or new chandelier. I have one in our dinning room and have told you I would like a smaller, vintage one at the window seat. At The...
by Jeanne Oliver | Jul 21, 2009 | Uncategorized
As I was growing up I always had a journal. I would write down my daily events, make up stories and even write poetry. For so long that form of creativity had disappeared from my life until I began to blog. Life had gotten busy and I don't even...
by Jeanne Oliver | Jul 19, 2009 | Uncategorized
I have to share a town with you that is really one of my very favorites! Growing up in Illinois we would often make the hour drive to Galena to enjoy the beautiful drive and store after store of antiques. I loved those Sunday drives and I also think...
by Jeanne Oliver | Jul 16, 2009 | Uncategorized
I have loved looking through the lovely photos of A Year of Mornings. I love the story behind the book. I love the collaboration and the outcome is stunning and simple. I thought I would give it a try myself. The result was MY mornings and the...
by Jeanne Oliver | Jul 15, 2009 | Uncategorized
Our summer has been wonderful so far. Day after day of meeting with friends and just playing. Because we homeschool I always feel like summer is a huge break for us. I have to admit I miss the structure of our school days though. With less structure comes more...
by Jeanne Oliver | Jul 14, 2009 | Uncategorized
I am really laughing at my title because I can't stand when people shorten words that don't need to be shorten. Case in point… Vacation=Vay-Kay Junior College=Ju-Co Computer=puter. "I am going to play on my puter." What the heck? ...
by Jeanne Oliver | Jul 13, 2009 | Uncategorized
We all have favorite items that make our days a little nicer. Here are some of mine. I love this mascara….LOVE it! I have used it for years and will not use anything else if I can help it. I buy these flip flops every year from J...
by Jeanne Oliver | Jul 13, 2009 | Uncategorized
Over eight years ago we each had a little baby under the age of one. We both had moved from other towns to Ft. Collins and we were missing the friends we left behind. We moved because of our husband's jobs. We made this choice too, but it...
by Jeanne Oliver | Jul 10, 2009 | Uncategorized
I have a nice mountain bike that I use when we do more trail riding. What I have been looking for the past six months is a cruiser with gears. Something to ride on all the paved trails around our house. I am looking at two. Looking is not the same as...
by Jeanne Oliver | Jul 8, 2009 | Uncategorized
I have loved pretty linens, delicate tea cups and a beautifully set table for as long as I can remember. I also believe that all your pretty and special items need to be out and used…how sad to keep all the pretties for company. It is my husband...
by Jeanne Oliver | Jul 6, 2009 | Uncategorized
I have to admit something. Something very shallow about myself. Sometimes…SOMETIMES…I will buy a book just because it has a great cover! I know, I know….how could I do this? I am a LOVER of books. I love the written word. I can't think of...
by Jeanne Oliver | Jul 2, 2009 | Uncategorized
I seem to be able to get lots of photos of Benjamin because he is my little sidekick. He is usually right by my side and ever so willing to let me photograph him. The other two…that is a different story. They are usually running past me in a blur on their...
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