Author: amykins100

A House In Progress

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It seems like an eternity, but there has been great progress in our renovation. With walls up now it exciting to just stand inside and dream…of a life without laundromats and hot plate meals!

Our little 1920 Foursquare in Annapolis is very charming in so many respects. What was not charming was the lack of pantry, laundry room and a modern kitchen layout. We jumped into this adventure right after Halloween and hopefully we will jump out mid spring. Enjoy the progress shots…and dream with me

The new back of our home.
Our kitchen extension
A view of the old connecting with the new kitchen
Our new mud room and laundry.
My walk in pantry!
My good natured Princess an our current state of our home. It is temporary…I keep telling myself this.

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A Little Love From Yesteryear

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Sorry for all the blog repeats…trust me you don’t want to see the state of my house right now. There has been great progress, electrical work is coming along some plumbing is in…but i am growing quite weary of my house looking and smelling like Home Depot. Prayers for patience.

It is truly shocking to realize it is already February. Christmas seems like yesterday…or months ago…I do know I am still finding the occasion pine needles in odd places. But February it is, on to the next holiday. Valentine’s Day always stumps me…is it a winter holiday or a nod to the upcoming spring with all the pastels and softness? I don’t know, but I do try to add a little Valentine essence to my decor…enjoy just a few touches!

And a Happy Chinese New Year to you! It is the year of the rat (or 3 years later the Rabbit)

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Love Is In The Air…And I Miss My Kitchen.

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How Do I Love Thee? (Sonnet 43)

Elizabeth Barrett Browning – 1806-1861

How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. 
I love thee to the depth and breadth and height
My soul can reach, when feeling out of sight
For the ends of being and ideal grace.
I love thee to the level of every day’s
Most quiet need, by sun and candle-light.


I love thee freely, as men strive for right.
I love thee purely, as they turn from praise.
I love thee with the passion put to use
In my old griefs, and with my childhood’s faith.
I love thee with a love I seemed to lose
With my lost saints. I love thee with the breath,


Smiles, tears, of all my life; and, if God choose,
I shall but love thee better after death.

How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.
I love thee to the depth and breadth and height
My soul can reach, when feeling out of sight…my sweet Princess!

Ready for Valentine’s Day!

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It Is Winter

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We haven’t had a flake of snow fall from the sky, watched in amazement as the thermometer edged up to 60 degrees and only scraped the window of our cars in the morning a handful of times. It is winter however. The sky is grey a majority of the time, the glitter of Christmas seems long past and Spring is so far in the future. I’m not really a fan of winter but a fire in the fireplace with a hot drink seems so cozy on the weekends. We are still living in a construction zone that is encroaching slowly the whole house, or so it seems. Hopefully some winter touches will settle my mind and spruce up my household. I’m clinging to a bit of Christmas mixed with some snowy touches!

Berries just say winter to me.
Cozy place for the afternoon
Happy sentiments
Seltzer bottles and evergreen trees.
Our Princess…words do not do justice.

Metamorphosis Inspire me Monday. Inspire me Tuesday .You’re the Star. Tuesday with a twist. Wonderful Wednesday. Keep in touch. Beautifully made. Wednesday blog hop. Share your style. Grandma’s House DIY. Vintage charm.Friendship Friday. Funtastic Friday. Grace at Home Thursday favorites. BFF open house. Morning Cup Of Joe. Home matters.Create bake grow. Happiness is homemade. Create with joy. Creatively crafty Senior salon. Turn about Tuesday Saturday Sparks Farmhouse Friday All About Home Flaunt it Friday Pink Saturday encouraging hearts and home Wednesday Centerpiece. Dare to share. heart and souls simple sunday silverado. The Fabulous Party. homestead blog hop traffic jam busy Monday. Love your creativity inspiration party share the wealth Karen’s kottage. Crafty creations sunshine Sunday potpourri creative muster. Whimsy home homemade Monday