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The Art of Homemaking

So I’ve Been Thinking…

..it's been a heck of a week here at homemaking central......and also I've been thinking that one week isn't long enough for me to get a grasp on let a lone master each facet of the ideal homemaking diamond...So I'm altering the experiment. I will spend two, yes two, weeks on each facet. That way I'll have time to try out all that excellent advice as well as post it. (Like this little gem: "...remember, as far as make-up is concerned, "Even a barn looks better if it's painted!'") And really, who ... View the Post

sewing

Pleats, Pleats and more Pleats

I always wanted to go to Catholic school like some of my friends when I was little, and it was all because of the cute pleated skirts that they got to wear everyday.  They hated wearing them.  And I secretly wanted one so bad. So I made one for my little school girl.  But it needed a cute hot pink rosette to satisfy a pinkalicious girl. And a scarflette..... I still really want one of these outfits......but I just don't think it would be as cute on an adult anymore.  Darn. ~e ... View the Post

Thoughts

A Change in the Weather

This afternoon I noticed that my favorite summer flowers have lost their spark. I love these little ladies! We live in an area where NOTHING will grow so planting and maintaining our yard had been a challenge until we accepted the fact that yes, we do live in a desert and have begun to plant accordingly. Before I buy any plants now I ask myself..."Would I see that in Frontier Land?" and if the answer is yes then I buy it. But this post isn't about my gardening woes...As I said I love these ... View the Post

The Art of Homemaking

Facet No. 1 The Two A’s

Facet No. 1 The Two A's"An ideal homemaker is lovely to look at and lovely to be around--she has a wholesome attitude and a pleasing appearance. She has the courage to be happy and strives to live above the faults of moodiness, sulkiness, and complaining. She is gracious and thoughtful and is consequently adored by her family and admired by all who know her."---The Art of HomemakingNote the illustration of the homemakers. Now note the fact that I don't even measure up to the bad example ... View the Post

Projects· sewing

Sewing projects

I have been doing some sewing projects for the kiddos lately, which is a restful thing. I don't get very long to sew with a 7 week old, but it still makes me happy.I made a dress for Hannie and some pants to match for Isaac. I hope to get a tie made for Aaron before Sunday but we'll see how it goes. I didn't have a pants' pattern that was small enough for Isaac's pants (and since I am cheap and didn't want to buy one) I traced a size 0-3 month pair I had and just went with it. I think for next ... View the Post