Author Archives: Charmadawn

Today we celebrate Courtney and Baby Jack. I am privileged to host a baby shower celebration with some of my closest friends and family.  We gather together. Eat great food and at Courtney’s request, share our birth stories. What better … Continue reading →

I’m a sucker for a story. A project that has little piece of history.  This project is a doozy and I didn’t even know it. I have a friend named Gail.  Gail and I bartered personal trainer time for piano … Continue reading →

Naked girls room has become a very popular room in our home.  We had its first official guest last weekend and received highest of praise. The bed was a little hard but a mattress topper has already been purchased and … Continue reading →

Just the other day, Steve said “you’ve been sleeping great, I have not seen a middle of the night post in a long time.” Well here you go! It’s 2:34 am and I lay here. So much to be thankful … Continue reading →

Many many months ago, there were parsons chairs that someone discarded. They were not lovely but they were in excellent condition and I needed them. Need might be a strong word but none the less they just happened to make … Continue reading →

Recently I had the privilege to retire from my paying job.  It had nothing to do with not liking my job or any certain person. I still love all my co-workers and my church is just that, my church. Not … Continue reading →

I usually share decorating pictures and the manual labor that goes along with preparing for baby Jacks arrival.  Blessings have been dropped off in the form of bags and bags of baby clothes.  We have had the clothes for a … Continue reading →

When Courtney and Justin got married, Justin brought with him a very ugly solid wood dresser.  When we started planning the nursery, I knew this dresser would be perfect.  Just a little paint and some imagination right?  My plan it … Continue reading →

This weekend included paint. Lots and lots of paint. There was enamel primer There was enamel floor paint  There was latex primer  There was latex trim paint Ya’ll my back hurts. But you know what? I finished the floors! Did … Continue reading →

The Reno has officially moved upstairs.  It’s been all about downstairs and what everyone sees and don’t get me wrong, there’s still A LOT to do downstairs especially with a baby shower coming up. Have you seen the progress in … Continue reading →