Yesterday, my sis and I decided to take a little road trip to visit our niece who lives on a farm in north central Kansas.  The neat thing about their farm (besides the beautiful scenery) is that fact that several years ago they started a sideline business hosting hunters who...

We’re settling in to that time when summer is passing by with lightening speed. The 4th of July holiday is over, the days are long and hot and it seems like fall is coming up way too fast. I love these long hot summer days. It’s nearing fair time, the vegetables...

I wish someone could figure out how to slow down time just for the summer months. I really do love all the seasons, but I have to say that summer is my favorite! Spending time outdoors is my favorite pastime and I love all the activities that can be enjoyed...

Whoever invented Mother’s Day had a really great idea.  Sometimes in the day to day busyness of life, we forget to remember and appreciate those who have contributed the most to our lives – usually our Mothers.  My own mother – pictured at right with 3 great-grandchildren (my own grandkids)...

It has been a cold, dreary wet week and after the sunshine and nice days a week ago, its a real let-down!  Of course, that’s just life and we find our way through these blah days in any way we can.   My cure is to think about the gardening ahead.  At...

Gardening is one of my favorite summer pastimes.  Over the years I have added several perennial beds to the landscape around our farmhouse.  I love adding to them but have found that there is only so much I can take care of, so I’ve had to be content to rearrange...

My latest design for The Ornament Girl is called “Heartthrob”. It is a brilliant, passionate Valentine Ornament made from a sparkling black fabric with pink and red hearts. A gorgeous heart is centered on the front and back and surrounded with the same fabric with accent rows of silver. It...

Don’t get me wrong, I love Kansas and living on the Prairie.  I really love the fact that we have 4 distinct seasons.  Each one brings new routines, different wardrobe options and a constantly changing view.  How could you ever get bored?  I love the long days of summer, the crisp...