GOBLINS & GHOST & GHOULS ~ Oh My! Greetings, my darling Minions! Your queen is getting all tingly and giddy with that chill in the air and my Goblins running around positively stir-crazy in anticipation of HALLOWEEN! Aren’t they just adorable. 🙂 So, in celebration, I thought I would do a GIVEAWAY! Troll 2 (The 20th […]
Start The Revolution Without Me ~ Movie Review
FOUR HEARTS ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ A slapstick tale of the French Revolution where twins get mixed up, the aristocrats for the peasants. This reminds me a bit of the 1939 black & white “The Prince and the Pauper” starring Errol Flynn, that I loved as a kid when it would come on TV […]
Fam Movie Time! Nim’s Island & Return to Nim’s Island
LOVED both these movies for plenty of reasons, and both are an animals lover’s dream! NIM’S ISLAND FIVE HEARTS ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ In this exciting fantasy, Nim has a remote island all to herself (but for her quirky animal friends) after her scientist father must leave, until she begins to communicate in an unusual way with the author of the novel […]
My DIY Non-Toxic Floor Underlayment
HAPPY FEET~ HEALTHY ME The kitchen is starting to come together! Still putting finishing touches on cabinets and dreaming of new appliances! But before that could happen, I needed my new floor in place. My flooring, Luxury Vinyl Planks, had already arrived – Ready and anxiously waiting. I had been told that for my particular flooring, underlayment […]
With Reverence ~ Remembering 9/11
A tribute to all those who lived the tragedy of 9/11. To the brave uniformed, canines and citizens who valiantly gave their all and to those left behind who live with it every day. We are inspired by you and hold you in our hearts. ♥
Young Frankenstein ~ Fave movie review
FIVE GOBLIN HEARTS ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ Well, here it is… One of my alllllll time FAVORITE movies! Based on characters in the novel “Frankenstein” by 20 year old Mary Shelley, a stunning literary piece. Young Frankenstein, this brilliant masterpiece, took it to a whole new mesmerizing and hilarious level! My opinion! 😀 With Gene […]
Vacmaster – The Best Hepa Sucker in the Universe! ~ My Story
RIDDLE: WHAT SUCKS BUT DOESN’T SUCK? Vacmaster! This awesome hepa vac doesn’t suck…cause it really does suck! 😉 Ha Ha. Okay, I know it’s an ancient joke, but couldn’t help myself cause it’s so true! This naughty-micron-munching monster sucks and sucks then suuuuuuucks some more. It seemed never-ending while doing my extensive disgusting, moldy renovation. It’s such a breeze to […]
My DIY Eco-Friendly Basement Water Leaking Solution – Wow ~ Works!
THE CASE OF THE MYSTERIOUS PUDDLES My basement floor was wet. Couldn’t tell from where! What to do? I hadn’t paid attention to the closed basement room . . . Until the smell got my attention! Upon inspection, I saw that the wood window sill was rotting. I had recently lost my husband and didn’t know […]
Gene Wilder ~ In Memory ~ Life & Film
IN HEARTFELT MEMORY ~ GENE WILDER ~ June 11, 1933 – August 29, 1966 We have lost one of the masters of comedic brilliance. With his distinctive wild hair and tender expressions to eye widening antics, the illustrious Gene Wilder brought life to his characters in numerous classic films that shall weave their way through […]
27 Contemporary Curved & Spiral Staircases to Melt Over
EYE & FOOT CANDY I’m dreaming of something more contemporary on my somewhat curved staircase during my remodel. Stay tuned to see where that goes! In the meantime, I’m gathering a variety of staircase eye candy for inspiration and to drool over! DESIGN REFLECTING NATURE Spirals have been around since, well, forever! LYRICAL […]