July 2020 - my home of all seasons

July 29, 2020November 2, 2020

Christmas Memorial Lantern

The holidays are such a special time and most of us look forward to them all year long. They have different meanings for everyone but the one thing they seem to all have in common is family. Family gatherings, family meals, family memories.

July 21, 2020August 21, 2020

Summer Essential Oil Blends

Even though I’m spending most of my time outdoors these days, I am still giving my diffuser quite the workout. There are so many great summer essential oil blends that will remind me of the season every time I walk into a room. Today I want to share them with you!

July 21, 2020July 31, 2022

How to: Create a Beachy Tablescape in Your Own Back Yard

To me, it really isn’t summer until I can put my feet in the sand once again. With all that’s been going on in the world, travel just isn’t possible right now. So I decided to create a beachy tablescape on the deck and go there virtually instead! Better still… I created two!

July 21, 2020July 24, 2020

Inspirational Quotes

With everything happening in the world today, sometimes you just need to step back. Sometimes, the words of someone else, spoken long ago, can resonate so profoundly today. Inspirational quotes can lift you up in a way that nothing else can.

July 8, 2020July 9, 2020

Tips on planning/packing for a Covid era road trip

The fourth of July holiday is over and most families are mapping out what the rest of their summer will look like. With gas prices still lower than last year at this time, many are choosing a road trip for their summer vacation. These days it is so important to be prepared. I’ve put together tips on planning and packing for a road trip in the Covid era to help you do just that.

July 8, 2020October 26, 2021

DIY Tissue Holder

Sometimes I like to surprise the people who mean the most to me with just a little gift. No special occasion. Just a little “thank you for being a blessing in my life” gift. This DIY Tissue Holder is a fun, easy, project and something useful to all.

July 8, 2020July 8, 2020

My favorite summertime apps

Did you ever pass a flower or a tree on a walk around the neighborhood and wish you knew it’s name? Have you thought so many times it would be nice to know how far you actually went on that walk? I am sharing my favorite summertime apps so you will wonder no more!