Ikea Karlstad Sofa Makes it Home

It can be done. The Ikea Karlstad Sofa can be hauled home in a 2009 Subaru Forester. It is very comfortable and I love the way it looks. Never mind that everyone is afraid to sit on it for fear of soiling it. Isn't it beautiful? Three-hundred-ninety-nine dollars in white.

Stone Characteristics

Stone Characteristics

This is just so interesting to this rock-nerd.  It's a wall made of sample pieces of various stones from 47 states and around the world.  Mt Rainier's sandstone tests out very well in the weather, by the way.  I think I need to get me some Wilkenson Sandstone one of these days. Click on the "Stone Characteristics" heading above to take a look.

Beautiful Angle Home Page

Beautiful Angle Home Page

Watch this space.

The 25 Books Every Kid Should Have on Their Bookshelf – Flavorwire

The 25 Books Every Kid Should Have on Their Bookshelf – Flavorwire

Hollyhocks and More

These are the current offerings in our yard. I have wanted Hollyhocks for so very long. Wow. They were worth the wait, don't you think? And the Nasturtiums and Cosmos and pretty yellow things. How I love them all.

Feminist Mormon Housewives » On running, leaves, and donuts

Feminist Mormon Housewives » On running, leaves, and donuts

Are you loving the onset of Fall, as I am? Read some lovely mini-essays at this link.

Market Flowers

Oh, that Olympia flower market! Oh, that Naomi and Kate and their thoughtfulness!

Flickr Find: Godseye detail ~ 1996

Godseye detail ~ 1996
Originally uploaded by daintytime

Not simple, I know, but so inspiring I wanted to share. Mirrors!

Christal's Faith

Mom will like this. Christal is my cousin's daughter. I appreciate her simple declaration of her faith.

I Miss Mister Rogers

Couldn't the world use some of Mister Roger's wisdom about now? The very end of this video is the best part. Be sure to hold on for it.

(Thanks, Kate, for pointing me to another great video.)

Back to Work

198/365 - payday, originally uploaded by jypsygen.

It seems that we will not have to move into a motor home after all. Although we never got very close to that, it was always in the back of my mind. How long can a household survive on too little income? But now, my husband is going back to work at the Boeing Company. The down side is, he will be working 75 miles from home, so the commute is going to mean I won't get to see him much. (He is also going to finish out the college quarter with night classes. Sigh.)

The up side is, well, money. Big upside, even when you like to live simply.

Our sincere thanks to everyone who has helped us through this time. We have not suffered, but have simply enjoyed the time together, thanks to your support.

Now, on to the next season of life.

"Christmas Spirit"

Choose Civility

Civiliy-91, originally uploaded by Howard County Library.

Tired of all the mean-spiritedness in the political arena? You might find this a refreshing read.

President Obama Speaks About Faith and Prayer

Read the President's address here.

This Made Me Smile

I wish smiles for you today, too.

Sorry that the video is off-center. I don't know how to fix it.

Joy with a Pink Bracelet

My cup runneth over.

Yup

There is a free download of this poster at readymade.com.

Don't you just love people who share?

Simple Treasures: Childhood's Passing

The PlayPumps Water System

I love this!

Lovely Daughters

Vintage Little Women Illustration--Jessie W. Smith, originally uploaded by finsbry.

A thank you to finsbry for sharing on flickr this illustration by Jessie Wilcox Smith.