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SAL-Heirloom Bride’s Tree Ornaments – 2 and 3 of 12

Three weeks ago I was sicker than sick and so was my husband and I didn’t feel like doing an update and for that I apologize. Now we are in North Carolina visiting my step-daughter so I will do my progress better next time. Here is where I left off 6 weeks ago with theContinue reading “SAL-Heirloom Bride’s Tree Ornaments – 2 and 3 of 12”

SAL-Heirloom Bride’s Tree Ornaments – 1 of 12 “Home”

Whew! I got this update done before the end of the day! I finished my latest project! Here is where I left off last update three weeks ago: And here is my finish: I will get my chair cushion done with this beauty and show it to you next update. 😊 Now on to myContinue reading “SAL-Heirloom Bride’s Tree Ornaments – 1 of 12 “Home””

SAL-Project Bierdermeier Bouquet #2

Happy Sunday! It’s another 3 week SAL update! Here is where I left off last update: And here I am now: I am still haven’t finished that last flower lol! I promise to finish this piece by next update. 😊 Now off to see what the other ladies in the group are stitching! Links toContinue reading “SAL-Project Bierdermeier Bouquet #2”

Not Impressed With Our Debt Summer 2024

In my last update in June we owed $8108.06 on the credit card. My goal was to get under $8,000. I am happy to say that I did achieve this goal however, not by much. Right now that credit card is at $7529.65. I was getting a bit down on myself because I have onlyContinue reading “Not Impressed With Our Debt Summer 2024”

2024 Goals Weeks 30-33 of 52

Hey there! Here’s what I have been working on: GOAL #1 Home repairs professionally done – New kitchen countertops, rip out over-the-oven microwave and replace with new exhaust hood, trim all fruit trees and cut down all sumac in the hedgerow. I can’t believe how much we got accomplished on this goal. I had evenContinue reading “2024 Goals Weeks 30-33 of 52”

Spring and Summer Cakes

Here are some of the cakes and goodies I have worked on in the last eight months! Wow, it’s been a busy year so far. It was so much fun doing all of these cakes. I’ll update again soon! -MM

SAL-Project Bierdermeier Bouquet #1

The current project I am working on is to replace the seat covering on my kitchen desk chair. It desperately needs a refresher. Here is where I left off last update: And here I am now: I am still not happy with the pink. It has no definition. It almost looks like it is glowing.Continue reading “SAL-Project Bierdermeier Bouquet #1”

SAL-Project Summer House-#5

I am doing a happy dance because other than the one yellow color I am missing for the sunflowers, I have finished Summer House 🏠 💛. Here is where I left off last update: And here I am now: I have already started another project, and the way I am moving through this one, IContinue reading “SAL-Project Summer House-#5”

2024 Goals Weeks 22-29 of 52

Holy cow, it’s been almost two months since I last posted about my goals! Here’s what I have been working on: GOAL #1 Home repairs professionally done – New kitchen countertops, rip out over-the-oven microwave and replace with new exhaust hood, trim all fruit trees and cut down all sumac in the hedgerow. I restartedContinue reading “2024 Goals Weeks 22-29 of 52”

SAL-Project Summer House-#4

Gah! I forgot to post again! I was so glued to the TV yesterday that I totally forgot to post an update. Better late than never, I guess. Here is where I left off last update: And here I am now: I should be done by now, but my garden and graduation cakes have beenContinue reading “SAL-Project Summer House-#4”