I am a stay at home mother of three on my way to becoming an empty nester. I have a degree in Accounting and previously worked in Cost Accounting. However, the years I have been able to stay at home have been such a blessing. I truly love all aspects of homemaking and family life.
I love cooking and experimenting with new recipes. Most of them have been very good and some others definitely needed to be tweaked for a second go around. To go along with cooking, I also thoroughly enjoy throwing parties. Coming up with new reasons to have a party is my expertise. I guess I'm just a kid at heart!
When I'm not in the kitchen, I am sprucing the place up. I love to decorate. Most of all I like to decorate on a budget. If I can find a great deal or not spend any money at all, I am in my glory.
I like to keep my home functioning smoothly with well thought out designs and with rooms that are organized in such a way to leave me feeling relaxed and stress free. Life is chaotic enough without having a home that is in disorder.
To alleviate stress further, I exercise four to five days a week. A fitness program is absolutely crucial, in my opinion, for good health. Plus to keep up with the kids energy level, it is a must. Although, my teen's energy level seems to have dropped way below mine now!
When I'm not decorating or working out, I am in my craft room. I love to think of new crafts that are rustic. Since we have a cabin in Northern Michigan, I like to decorate in a rustic design.
I also have recently gone back to school for web design. This interest has grown from the managing of three blogs.
Of course I leave myself plenty of time during the day to write. I enjoy writing on hubpages and love the community here. I also hope to publish a children's book someday, although that has taken a backburner to writing here and on my blogs.
Other Places I Write:
Rustic Crafts & Chic Decor - This is my blog for all of my crafts and home decor ideas. I also sell some of my crafts and vintage decor items at my etsy store, The Rustic Attic
Something Borrowed Wedding Blog - With two daughters getting married in one year and loving every aspect of the wedding planning, this blog was a natural offspring for all of my diy projects and tips.
Super Fun Kids Crafts - And...all of my ideas for kids needed it's own separate blog!
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3 years ago
This article teaches you how to make a log railing for a rustic cabin using trees cut after clearing land from our property.
21 months ago
Interior brick veneer is easy to install with these tried-and-true steps. See how adding a thin brick wall using tumbled bricks enhances a rustic design.
11 years ago
See pictures and instructions for finishing OSB flooring into a durable and attractive rustic flooring choice. The OSB board takes on a whole new look when coated with varathane floor finish.
11 years ago
This easy craft idea uses tree branches to turn a plain picture frame into a work of art. Use the fininshed frame in your own home or give it to someone as a gift.
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