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Porch Saga update.

Posted on December 3, 2014 by Tat

I would have very much liked to say that we are done with the Porch. That we finished all that we planned and are getting on with  our winter projects and holiday preparations. However…it is not so…and I am ok with … Continue reading →

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First snow of the season.

Posted on November 22, 2014 by Tat

November 11. Winter in MN, season 4. On the first day of snow we got…over 12″. And it kept coming down. I took my car out to the road, so I don’t have to get stuck in the morning. Alice … Continue reading →

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My favorite DIY chalk paint recipe.

Posted on November 22, 2014 by Tat

After some experimenting with different DIY Chalk paint recipes,  I found my favorite combination of ingredients and ratio. 1 Cup of paint 2 tbsp water 4 tbsp Calcium Carbonate. I like this combination because it gives you a little thicker … Continue reading →

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When love is not enough.

Posted on November 8, 2014 by Tat

This post is dedicated to my Husband and Daughter. As a thank you… There are days when you think that you failed. In an epic sort of way.  Everything is your fault. You screwed up so bad, that you just … Continue reading →

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Chalk paint wonders.

Posted on November 6, 2014 by Tat

A few months ago I discovered Chalk Paint. Wow! However, I was not very exited about the price of Annie Sloan Paint.  Apparently I wasn’t the only one. Pinterest to the rescue, looking for DIY Chalk paint. Continue reading.

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Happy Anniversary to Us!

Posted on November 5, 2014 by Tat

Quite late posting this, but on the week of our wedding anniversary two weeks ago, we made a trip to Stillwater, MN to see some of the antique shops. We don’t often get out, because two tings I dislike is leaving the … Continue reading →

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The smell of happy.

Posted on October 20, 2014 by Tat

I enjoy going to the barn to feed, especially in the morning. I would not call it chores, since in my opinion, chore is something that drags you down, boring routine. Feeding is fun, so it can’t be chores. Throwing … Continue reading →

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They need us more.

Posted on September 30, 2014 by Tat

We are often asked if the animals we have get enough attention, being that there are quite a few. We like to refer to them as Heartbeats. This question makes me think.  They are warm, have plenty of food and … Continue reading →

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