We're been having the hardest time finding an American flag that will hold up and not shred in the wind. Even though I'm partial to the tattered look, I don't think it's appropriate for an American flag. My next step is to make our own flag (just like Betsy Ross LOL) unless somebody has a better suggestion. Any Ideas or recommendations? October 8, 2012 - Nikon D90 with 18-55mm ... continue reading...
Loft Bathroom Restyle
We have a big huge family event in just about two weeks. Our nephew is getting married and the wedding reception will be at our home. We're excited about hosting such a special event, however we're also a bit anxious about getting our house 'guest ready.' Not only will we be hosting the wedding reception, but we'll also be hosting a large number (twelve!) of relatives for 5 days ... continue reading...
Guardsman Purifying Furniture Wood Cleaner
Over the years we've collected quite a few beautiful pieces of furniture. Some we acquired on our own, while others have been passed down through our families. The oldest piece of furniture is an oak chest of drawers in our foyer. My earliest childhood memories include this oak dresser. My mother would store tablecloths in the drawers, as I'm sure her mother did before her. I love it and I ... continue reading...
Plow & Hearth Fireside Gift Basket
There's nothing like having a roaring fire crackling and warming the house on a cold winter night. I used to dream about having a fireplace. I wanted to hang the children's Christmas stockings on the mantel; to sit and warm my toes on the hearth. My dream came true twice since we actually have two fireplaces in our home. During family gatherings we usually have two lovely crackling fires ... continue reading...
Kill A Watt & Save Money
One of the most expensive monthly bills we have is our electric bill. We have a fairly large home with and air conditioner/furnace for upstairs and another for downstairs. I've gotten in the habit of only running the downstairs heater when its cold outside and the upstairs air conditioner when necessary to save on the cost of energy. We recently discovered our electric bill has a new ... continue reading...