Category Archives: Happy Living

Paint your vintage and antique furniture if you wish – and don’t let bullies tell you otherwise

Posted on May 30, 2020 by Janet

If you’re ever up for a little online verbal abuse, join a decorating group on Facebook then post a picture of a piece of vintage or antique furniture and ask for people’s opinions on what color you should paint it. … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas 2018!

Posted on December 25, 2018 by Janet
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Taking a walk in the woods – Faded Summer becomes Fall

Posted on November 18, 2018 by Janet

Well it’s definitely Fall now, that’s for sure! I want to be sure to tell you about the walk in the woods that Greg and I took in October, but first, let’s catch up a little! September was a good … Continue reading →

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In praise of silk flowers

Posted on May 25, 2018 by Janet

I know you might scoff at silk flowers, and have possibly even been a scoffer ever since you first noticed the fake, thick-plastic blooms your grandmother used to display on top of her console television in the 1970’s. I get … Continue reading →

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In praise of top sheets

Posted on April 10, 2018 by Janet

A local radio station personality (us old folks used to call them “disc jockeys” or DJ’s, which is an old-timey word that originated back when those people on the radio used to play songs on individual acetate… later vinyl… discs… … Continue reading →

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