Surgery Update

Hello all, thanks again for all your prayers, love and positive energy. Surgery went well, at home recuperating, just a quick post to let you all know. Will update more later.

Medical Update: Love, Prayers and Positive Energy Request!

First, let me thank everyone who took the time to offer me your best wishes, and to those who took the time to personally email me and to offer prayers and best wishes, and to the special few who even offered conversation. Thank you all so much. I'm sorry I haven't gotten this up sooner! [...]

A Difficult Time For Me….

A Difficult Time For Me... The last several months I have not been feeling well, but have persevered on, and was able to be active with my  blog. Yesterday my health took an unexpected turn. Actually I was blindsided, results from a Cat Scan took my illness in a whole new direction.  I now need [...]

Did Ya Know…

Carlini Olive Oil

Did Ya Know is a new series I'm starting...It will be about fun and interesting facts.  It can cover food, crafts, decorating, and just about any topic. I hope you'll enjoy this series! Did you know that not all olive oil is created equal? We pay a higher price for extra virgin olive oil, and [...]

Chicken and White Bean Soup {Quick & Easy}

Chicken and White Bean Soup

I've been trying to incorporate more fiber into our diets. We love soup anytime of the year, but especially during winter.  I typically make Chicken Noodle soup, but decided to change it up a bit and make Chicken and White Bean Soup. Legumes (beans) add great protein and fiber to a diet.  I also wanted [...]

Out Junkin…

Oil Painting of Ducks

Hello all....had a few hours to head out the door to do one of my favorite things - out junkin! I find the best oil paintings at GW... this one of the ducks was just too cute to pass up.  It's speaks of spring and will be using in a vignette, $2.99 The stool was [...]

Valentine Buffet Vignette…

Tea Cup Vignette

I know, it's the day before Valentines and I'm just getting my Valentine Buffet Vignette up!  Actually it's been done for a while, but I just wasn't happy with the right hand side. Over the mirror I hung a large vintage basket lid with a white boa wreath inside, simple and cute. On left side [...]

The Great Backyard Bird Count

Backyard Bird Count

Many years Mr. Charmer and I have participated in the Great Backyard Bird Count! Counted: Northern Cardinal, Michele Black, OH 2012 GBBC Have you heard of it before? The Great Backyard Bird Count is celebrating it's 16th year and is taking place from Friday, February 15, through Monday, February 18!  It is an annual 4-day [...]

Letter Holder Dish Rack

Letter Rack Plate Holder

For a long time I've looked for a chicken feeder rack to hold some of our dishes.  I've found longer ones or others that where too expensive.  Recently at Goodwill I spotted a metal letter holder that I thought would work great for a Letter Holder Dish Rack! It was only $1.99 and is perfect [...]

Sunday’s Best Wrap Up Par.tay!

Sunday's Best Feature

Hello all.. It was a very snowy week in Illinois, just love it! Thanks to each and every one of you for taking the time to share you creativeness with us! Your Are Amazing!!!!! Grab Yourself  a Button - You've Earned it! <center><a href="http://www.my1929charmer.com/" target="_blank"><img alt="I was featured on My 1929 Charmer Blog!" src="http://i44.tinypic.com/1ylohv.png"/ ></a></center> [...]