Thrifty 0

Thrifty

Before the fire, Russ and I were frequenting thrift stores and estate sales to find things to up-cycle, re-purpose or re-sell for our vintage and handmade business. Our treasures were available (and will be...

North on 65, Unexpectedly 0

North on 65, Unexpectedly

Around 2AM Eastern Time on the 29th of September Russ, my significant sweetie, started trying to call me. He was at home and I was in south Alabama to help my Mom recoup after...

Gift Giving, The Lesson of the Aprons 0

Gift Giving, The Lesson of the Aprons

By Karen I write this as we move into what is, for many of us, the biggest gift giving season of the year. Some of us are approaching the season in “business as usual”...

Etsy@Six Degrees 0

Etsy@Six Degrees

We recently opened our Etsy.com store and it’s been a long time coming. Opening the “store” seemed a perfect idea. I’ve been collecting fine craft and sewing supplies for many years, but I had...

The Weather in Atlanta Goes to Eleven. 0

The Weather in Atlanta Goes to Eleven.

by Russ 11 Alive is crackin’ me up.  Here’s how- Our Atlanta area NBC affiliate, 11 Alive, has come up with a new marketing plan.  They have dubbed their weather department The Weather Information...

Ice Cream Spoon 0

Ice Cream Spoon

by Karen You never know what you’ll learn while traveling. I met a fellow southerner on a group outdoors trip. We were in a state park cabin and I asked for the iced tea...

Facebook, Farming and the Future 3

Facebook, Farming and the Future

By Karen I avoided Facebook (FB) for years. I have to admit that I saw it as a narcissistic black hole that could suck you in and remove you from deeper, more natural relationships....

Ode to a Borrower’s Bookcase 1

Ode to a Borrower’s Bookcase

By Karen The first time my lodging came with a lending library I was in Turrialba, Costa Rica at a bed and breakfast. The bookcase was centrally located near the dining area. Don’t imagine...

Children Lead a Wildlife 0

Children Lead a Wildlife

by Karen This week, March 15-21, is National Wildlife Week and a great time to get outside. From local and urban parks to National Wilderness Areas people seek nature to play, enjoy the view,...