This Old Door.

Unique and Antique.

Purchased this old door from one of my favorite country stores. Suggs Farm

Eaton, OH

A talented carpenter took an old farm door, heavy and imperfect the way it is, and built a shallow bench ledge to the front with a small storage unit underneath. He added some simple details to the design and painted it roughly. I would have to say this is one of my favorite "primitive" pieces in our home. As the seasons change I dress it up with odds and ends and every time I walk by I get the whiff of an old rustic home.

Thanksgiving Leftovers are on their way...

lol! I love this title.

Thanksgiving is 3 weeks away and we all know what that means... Leftovers! Enough for the entire week is what my family sends home and we usually end up tired of it before then... so.. I have a recipe to prevent the "groundhog day" of leftovers. :)

You will need:

Leftover Turkey (shredded into moderate size)

Chicken broth

Chopped Celery

Chopped Carrot

Barley

Salt and Pepper to taste

Throw all into a Stew pot, set to medium heat and let it go until Barley and vegetables are tender.

Momma's Easy Chicken Potpie

Easy to do in a quick amount of time...

2 to 3 chicken breasts fully cooked

your choice of vegetables (use frozen, thawed)

1 to 2 cans cream of chicken

(depending on size of dish)

Bisquick biscuit mix (fix according to package)

In a deep dish, layer chicken, vegetables and cream of chicken, salt and pepper to taste. After preparing the biscuit mix, spread dough over top. I only use half the biscuit dough for smaller dishes.

Preheat to 350*

Bake 15 minutes

Raise temperature to 400*

Bake another 15 to 20 minutes until top is golden and biscuit is done.

Simple and yummy!

The best reward! Girl Scout cookies!

The end of the year is on its way and I have been contemplating a few goals for the new year. Resolutions are resolutions that last for 3 months. I'm trying out a different approach this year.

Who doesn't love to see that table at the grocery store set up with all those boxes of Girl Scout cookies? (um we are all guilty even though we say we aren't going to eat the whole box) So this coming year I have decided to volunteer as a Girl Scout leader. Our chicken lil is seven and has struggled with her interests in extra activities. We have tried cheerleading and came out with a broken arm and anything else is down hill from there.. :) She loves making friends and talking.. so I have decided that we can put these "skills" to great educational use. With her being an only child and mostly hanging out with adults majority of the time gives her little exposure to being a kid and doing kid things. My goal/resolution is to give this back to her. Including all the other little girls for whatever "skills" they may share.

The Hunt for Santa..

I know, I know... Who is possibly thinking about Christmas yet right? Not that I'm in a hurry for it to be here, but I am anxious to put my tree up and see some snow. Just a tiny bit will suit me just fine :)

Anywho, I'm on the search for Santa! Or a few tidings before that time gets here. My tree is in need of a few more vintage ornaments. I have a few and the colored lights but it just isn't enough. I'm in the mood to be crafty if anyone has any ideas... Looking for things from the 80's such as an old vintage santa, rosy cheeks and glitter; a tree topper; old looking ice cycles; and whatever else has this vintage appeal. I love glitter and anything that looks old.

Any suggestions?

DIY HandyWoman!

I'm not sure how many women like to do things around the house themselves, but that is me! I'm not one to wait around on him to get to it. I don't know what it is , but I have to at least try first :) (No offense guys!) I may end up with 3 or 4 or 5 holes in the wall before it's done and over with, but hey, my man appreciates my effort (I hope :))

So, if you are a DIY gal I have the best man made tool ever. I discovered this tool at Lowes and am bound to buy all my girlfriends one too! ($20 bucks, if that) It's a handy level with sliding notches to hang whatever you want. Just turn your picture over and slide the notches to match up with the picture hangers. Put your level on the wall, mark the holes and wallahh! Your picture is hung in no time without the multiple imperfections and it won't be crooked. Something to impress him with :) I love it!

Little toes, little nose, big ideas..

Nothing is more inspirational than life's precious ones! From the cutest noses and the sweetest grins. How much better can it get?

Every other weekend we get the cutest little person on earth, in my opinion, and she always has something new to share. If it's not a funny story, it's a simple remark that makes you chuckle or your heart melt in her hands. I am truly amazed at the things she can come up with also :) Her creative little mind has the sky for the limit! Always suggesting her ideas whether they are realistically possible or not :) I wish my brain was a little less clouded and more focussed on the fun things, but to be an adult it doesn't work out that way.

So with creative thoughts a stirring, together we are going to work on a few crafty creations and I couldn't have a better partner. I can't wait to get started!

Keep ya posted on our progress! :)