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Baking

Early early this morning we were awakened to a huge crash and shattering glass. It sounded like a bomb hit our house. Lambert and I jumped out of bed and ran to get our kids into our safe place (a/k/a the hallway with no windows). A crazy windy storm was happening and we have hugeContinue reading “Baking”

Shorewood Bakery & Good Coffee

If you haven’t placed your order with Oliver and Shorewood Bakery, you’re missing out. And this cute baker delivers right to your door! His scones are amazing. He delivered yesterday afternoon and it wasn’t easy to wait until Sunday morning breakfast! I will say the scones were worth the wait. I placed my order andContinue reading “Shorewood Bakery & Good Coffee”

A Drive In The Country

All pinned up. If I didn’t admit that I’ve felt a little confined, I’d be lying. I’m a creative and need to be creating. My kids are sick of me. Literally, they are sick of me. I don’t like them to be on their screens all day every day. I’ve had them working in theContinue reading “A Drive In The Country”

Taking Care

I have the most thoughtful friends. I wish I were a more thoughtful, intentional person. I get so wrapped up in my world, I often forget to look after those I do care about and love. Time just gets away from me. A good friend in my small group at church put together a carContinue reading “Taking Care”

Hunkering Down

This pretty much sums up our day.. A spin on Pioneer Womans Orange sweet rolls, planting in the raised beds, and a Cheesy Baked Ricotta and Sausage Pasta for dinner. It feels good to dig in the dirt and plant veggies and flowers. It feels hopeful. It also feels good to cook for my family.Continue reading “Hunkering Down”

Farm to Table

Being forced to stay home hasn’t been a bad thing altogether. I’ve slowed down a bit and have taken time to things I’m usually just too busy to do. Last night I actually became a PBS member… this officially marks the beginning of middle age or so. I started watching a PBS program last weekContinue reading “Farm to Table”

Water Color… I can do it! I did it….

Is there anything you’ve wanted to do for a long time and just haven’t ever attempted it? I have wanted to pursue water color since I was in high school. I think it was fear that kept me from even trying. I didn’t think I could draw. I didn’t think I had the time. IContinue reading “Water Color… I can do it! I did it….”

Embracing the F Word

So tonight I’m speaking (very briefly) at my kiddos school! Am I nervous? Yes. YES! Why is public speaking such a challenge? I can tell you… Its FEAR…. Fear from all the negative talk that keeps swirling around my head no matter how prepared I am. When the Headmaster e-mailed me requesting that I sayContinue reading “Embracing the F Word”

Welcome

Hello, I’m Shelly. Welcome to the little space I document all the things… the design projects, family fun, recipes, party plans, travel and projects I create. I like to look back on the things I have done. It reminds me that I can do great things, and inspires me to keep doing all the things.Continue reading “Welcome”