Tag Archives: Virginia

Emmet Schmidt’s Story

Posted on August 24, 2012 by Christine

I’m departing from the normal topics around here to talk to you about a brave little boy, Emmet Schmidt, with a decidedly special light shining in him, who is currently battling leukemia.  I was friends with his mom, Stacey, in … Continue reading →

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Headed to Trail Days in Damascus…

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Christine

We’re getting ready to leave tomorrow for our annual pilgrimage north to Trail Days in Damascus Virginia.  I’m looking forward to a few days of family, relaxing by the river, a whole lot of excellent pickin’ and grinnin’ and watching … Continue reading →

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Rooster Themed Kitchen

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Christine

When we moved into this house, I decked out the kitchen in sunflower stuff.  Sunflowers are so happy looking, and I’ve always liked yellow in kitchens.  After a year and a half of looking at sunflowers, I was over sunflowers … Continue reading →

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Riding Around on Dirt Roads

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Christine

How many of you ever road around on dirt roads when you were younger?  In my neck of the woods, it seemed like that was the only thing to do.  One of us would start calling and round up one … Continue reading →

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Repurposed Windows

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Christine

I love repurposed windows.  Before we found our current house, we looked at a place high up on a mountain.  The place had such a creative vibe to it, we both immediately felt drawn to it.  One of my favorite … Continue reading →

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National Popcorn Day and Moonshine

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Christine

Last night, I had a hankering for popcorn.  I had to pick up a few other things at the store, so I hit the snack aisle to grab some popcorn.  Since I’m lactose intolerant, I can really only have one … Continue reading →

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Photos In and Around the Appalachian Mountains

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Christine

I’ve been going through photos for a few days, and I thought I would share some of my favorite scenes from around the Appalachian Mountains.  It sure is a pretty area, huh?  I feel blessed to be able to call … Continue reading →

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First Snow of the Season

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Christine

Three years ago, I moved to Georgia for work.  I was quite cocky about leaving behind my snow shovel, ice scrapers, gloves, hats, etc.  It was not uncommon for us to get 6, 10, 12, 18 inches of snow at … Continue reading →

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Help for Old Furniture (and Fun for Me!)

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Christine

Follow my blog with Bloglovin We have a house full of used furniture.  Some of it is from Jim’s family, some of it from my family, and some of it is from Craigslist.  I used to be addicted to buying … Continue reading →

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Trail Days in Damascus Virginia

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Christine

I grew up going to visit my Grandma and Grandpa Hamm in Damascus, Virginia. They lived in a little trailer park next to a trout stream that held magic and tragedy within the same banks. I’ve personally caught a beautiful … Continue reading →

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