The Carriage House

One thing that is really neat in Virginia is all of the old homes.  Many of the homes that were built prior to 1900 have one thing in common…carriage houses. Ironically, it doesn’t matter if you find the old home in the rural or urban setting.  These structures seem to be present at the majority…

Hiding Places

This post goes out to all of my introverted friends who share their homes with families, friends, roommates, housemates, etc. and who are trying to survive being housebound with everyone else. I hope all of you have one little corner of your home where you can hang a “Do Not Disturb” sign, indulge in your…

Let’s Just Sit Back and Watch

So I am a fixer and care taker.  I admit it.  Its the nature of the way I was raised.  Growing up in an alcoholic home, I was expected to fix things.  I was expected to take care of others.  I was expected to put my needs aside and make sure I was putting my…

Seasons Greetings

Merry Christmas, everyone!!! ♥ Christmas Eve is finally here.  Most people are preparing for dinners with family or friends, doing last minute shopping…or they are like me and they are doing everything they can to get out of the office as quickly as possible… As we all prepare to celebrate the holidays in our own…

The Best Gifts For Christmas

I’ve never been fan of Black Friday.  I’ve also never been a fan of breaking the bank to give a bunch of gifts at Christmas.  Its just way to dangerous to give gifts for all the wrong reasons. Several years ago, in the wake of my brother’s death, my mother went crazy buying gifts for…

The Aftermath Of Christmas Morning

When I was still a toddler, my parents separated and ultimately divorced.  Despite the separation, our parents always made sure we were able to celebrate Christmas with both sides of the family.  We would typically spend Christmas Ever with Mom’s said of the family, Christmas morning with Dad’s side of the family and, of course,…