Author Archives: Charmadawn

I read a quote yesterday that said “It’s not the size of your home…… it’s the way people feel when they are in it.” We have a giant home It houses a lot of people. One that’s brand new You … Continue reading →

Our front porch is getting a facelift. It’s a very loved and used spot in our home. Sometimes it’s a quiet retreat to read or watch people walk by. Weekly, women of all ages, races and specialities sit, have coffee … Continue reading →

Last week I watched the Oprah interview with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. This week I have been listening to the book by Michelle OBama. I’ve decided that I romanticize peoples lives. Isn’t life perfect with your pretty little crown, … Continue reading →

Why would you change something that was so pretty? I heard this a lot as I planned and prepared to change this wall. I stenciled this wall a few years ago (2017) and while I loved it…….. I get the … Continue reading →

Does anyone else see life lessons in the most mundane of activities? I was mopping the floors and as I mopped, little paint specks kept grabbing my attention. Why are there paint specks when I diligently use tarps on the … Continue reading →

As I walked through the door opening to the master suite every day multiple times, I always knew I wanted something else. Something that would give the opening some pizzazz. The opening was not always there. When we bought the … Continue reading →

I put on my shoes, charged up my ear buds and headed out the door. Holy rain clouds Courtney grabbed a raincoat for me and said “are you going?” I am I got to the end of the driveway and … Continue reading →

I put in my ear buds and started on chapter 36 of this months book club selection. Such a good book and while I should have been finished long ago…….I haven’t Which way do I turn out of the driveway? … Continue reading →

Today is the first day of Lent Lent is defined as a period of 40 days that Christians observe from Ash Wednesday to Easter, often marked by giving something up. I have not always been on board with Lent or … Continue reading →