Well ladies and gentlemen, I've made my own liquid soap, tested it for a few weeks, and now I'm happy to recommend it to you. I'...

There is a lot of satisfaction to be gained working on ordinary tasks in the home. Gone are the days when homemakers were at the bottom of ...

One of my long time blog friends, Little Jenny Wren, has done a tutorial on the most delightful little pinwheel hair clips . I want to add ...

Years ago, when I sat alone on my front veranda, thinking about how I could change my life to become the person I wanted to be, the thing th...

Hanno and I will be busy bees this morning. I was out watering the vegetables before the sun came up; it's going to be very warm here a...

The new sofa (red) with the old sofa from the bedroom. I didn't finish everything on my list yesterday but I made great headway. I'm...

It's been quite a while since I posted about making fairy cakes. I promised to give you the recipe, so better late than never, here ...

I mentioned a few days ago that I was working on a little oil lamp. Well, I fiddled with it for a few days, tested wicks and oil levels, I...

I perform well under pressure, always have done. When I have to work to a deadline or have a lot of things to do I get more done than when ...

One of the things I really enjoy about my simple life is that I've taught myself to make many things I used to buy. I'm pleased that...

My latest dishcloth, finished yesterday. Please read this old post first. Today we'll talk about getting rid of 'disposable' pap...

Trip Around the World Wedding Quilt in blues and greens, with grey border. I've told you well before this that I'm no great sewer. ...

I made a batch of soap last weekend. For me, soap making is one of those defining tasks of a simple life. Like bread making, it is a powe...