Dinky

Tires

Today I tried a project. I had to put a air valve stem on my mower tire. The tires had also been flat for a while. My son in law told me it was an easy fix. I was gone on the day he would be able to help me. Here is the process IContinue reading “Tires”

The Dollar Store

I love going to the dollar stores. It does not matter which dollar store I go to—they are all my favorites. I am a cheap scape and shopping in them quenches my thirst for compulsive shopping, When my children were young I would make shopping at the dollar store a precious treat. My first husbandContinue reading “The Dollar Store”

Almond Cookies And Godivas

We live in a small rural town. There is a liquidation store that we like to shop at. The owners buy damaged pallets and sell the product at a discount. We go in about once a week and scope it out. We were searching for some French butter cookies that we found last week. TheyContinue reading “Almond Cookies And Godivas”

Secretary desk update

Here is an updated picture of my secretary desk. I added lighting. I also put my favorite depression glass inside on the shelves. I love the elegance of Fenton. I have old and new pieces combined. I would like to replace the pull knobs. I am not sure what style I would like to have.Continue reading “Secretary desk update”

Peppermints

My grandmother was a very interesting lady. She did not have very many vices that I recall. We seldom found snacks at her house. One day my cousin Paul showed me where Grandmother’s soft peppermint sticks were in her cabinet. He told me if I snuck one to only get one so she would notContinue reading “Peppermints”

The Secretary Desk

My grandmother treasured certain items in her home. She was very fond of depression glass and certain pieces of furniture. She had an old oak secretary desk in her living room. I always liked that piece. Yesterday I was scrolling through Facebook and saw a neighborhood group that had items for sale. A friend ofContinue reading “The Secretary Desk”

Gardening

My grandson helped me garden today. He loves the outdoors and I enjoy his company. I bought a basil plant a few days ago at the farm store. I saved planting it for today because I knew he was coming for a visit. He gets bored easy so I chose a quick project. I loveContinue reading “Gardening”

Treasure On The Back Porch

My mother was a great collector of much of nothing. Today our grandson is with us and we found a box of my mother’s old broken jewelry. You would think he hit the jackpot. He has found great pleasure in carrying around the beaded Indian necklace. I find that funny. It was like my motherContinue reading “Treasure On The Back Porch”

Where Oh Where Has The Dish Box Gone?

Soooo… The other day my grandson went up to the spare room to play with his toys and watch cartoons. He told me that he could not turn on the TV. I had a house full of family so I did not go check out the problem. I told him to go play outside. Soooo…….thisContinue reading “Where Oh Where Has The Dish Box Gone?”

Mocha and Hot Chocolate

The grandson said, “Dinky, how about some hot chocolate?” So hot chocolate he gets. Everybody loves hot chocolate. I like mine with peppermint and a splash of coffee. Grandson told me I needed sprinkles too. This is a yummy way to start off a chilly morning.