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A Gnome Tree Topper For Valentine's Day
About a week ago I was trying to figure out what I could put on top of my tree for Valentine's Day that I would like and would also be...

Sparkling Diamond
Jan 55 min read
My House of Cards Is Falling
This is just an impromptu post because I'm trying to process where I'm at with religion, Christianity in particular...I want to talk about it but this is about the safest space I can think of to try to put my thoughts into words without them just staying stuck inside of me. I'm putting myself out there, and in a way risking myself, to put this out like this. I had someone tell me that the sad part of deconstruction is that people often walk away from Jesus. I don't intend to

Sparkling Diamond
Jan 27 min read


December's Food Celebration
This month's food celebration is rather simple. I didn't have the energy to try to do a lot. I made most of these things for yesterday's...

Sparkling Diamond
Dec 29, 20242 min read


A Study Library
It's time for another room of my dream house. This time it's a library. One with all kinds of books that are down to earth and full of information. Books from every aspect of the business world. Books from every aspect of alternative medicine and herbs. Books about gardening, homesteading and animals. Anything full of practical information and ideas to live a life full of satisfaction from living self sufficiently off the land and doing what one loves to sustain a life of ful

Sparkling Diamond
Dec 15, 20244 min read


My Thanksgiving Dinner
At my job we get a free turkey for Thanksgiving. When I was getting mine my manager said that if I don't have plans that I am welcome to...

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Dec 1, 20246 min read


A Shift in My Healing Journey
It's been a while since I've written about my healing journey. There's been a profound shift in the last little bit which has been quite...

Sparkling Diamond
Nov 25, 202412 min read


Creating a Wall Hanging With Curtain Lights
What you need: -curtain lights -a branch -string -scissors -decorating objects I went to Hobby Lobby to get some things for projects and...

Sparkling Diamond
Nov 19, 20242 min read


Reupholstering My $.74 Chair
One day I stopped at the Goodwill to see if I could find some linen and wool clothing to add to my more natural wardrobe ( if you at all...

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Nov 10, 20245 min read


Celebrating Autumn With Food
With the cooler weather I've been thinking of holidays and what kind of holiday traditions I want to start for myself and eventually...

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Nov 3, 20245 min read


The Office
Is an office really necessary? It depends, I guess, on how you want to use it but I'm guessing everyone has a spot where they keep their paperwork and receipts. Having an office just makes it a little easier, I'd say, even though it is an extra room to keep clean.

Sparkling Diamond
Oct 27, 20247 min read


Finally Heard
Just a simple picture but there is so much depth in its layers... There's a part of me that has been coming to the surface a lot in the...

Sparkling Diamond
Oct 14, 20246 min read


Green Livingroom
Some of you may have seen my post about the entrance...this is the next room, a green and white lily of the valley themed living room. This room would be on the left of the entry.

Sparkling Diamond
Oct 8, 20245 min read


Creating An Autumn Scene in a Bird Cage
I've had this bird cage for a number of years and couldn't figure out how I wanted to use it. Now, for the first time in my life I have a...

Sparkling Diamond
Sep 17, 20245 min read


It's Time to Play
I haven't been writing much lately because I've been so exhausted and haven't had the energy to really even do fun things. And worrying...

Sparkling Diamond
Sep 16, 20247 min read


A Little Breakfast Nook
In my dollhouse I have a dining room but I also wanted a breakfast nook. My friend gave me the idea. First I needed a bench of some sort....

Sparkling Diamond
Aug 29, 20243 min read


The Entrance
I had started this post and was getting ready to share it but then I thought to myself that I can do better with my drawings. Yesterday...

Sparkling Diamond
Aug 29, 20245 min read


A Mini Toilet Paper Holder
I wanted a unique toilet paper holder for my dollhouse bathroom. I thought a freestanding one would be nice but since I didn't have the...

Sparkling Diamond
Aug 26, 20242 min read


Taking Care of Myself First
Several years ago I came across a Facebook post that makes its rounds almost every year. It is a list of items that people wish they...

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Aug 20, 20245 min read


Canning Hard Beans
I joined a water bath canning group not long ago and am learning so many things. I made my own veggie broth, I've canned water instead...

Sparkling Diamond
Aug 20, 20245 min read


Creating A Removable Bathroom
On the third floor is the bedroom but I thought it needed a little bathroom yet so yesterday I decided to see what I can do...

Sparkling Diamond
Aug 18, 20245 min read
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