Another Halloween is in the books and we are racing toward the end of the year! The days can seem long, but the years short. Why is that? Anyway, this week I spread the word that Talking Statues have arrived in Dublin. I also shared a hard-to-write, personal account of why I sent my kids to Catholic mass. Basically, I got up on my soapbox. So let’s follow that up with some not-so-deep stuff. Here’s this week’s Happy List. WORLD’S BEST MUSEUMS My grandma was the first person to take me to a museum. We went to a lot of museums and I’m sure I did not appreciate them as…

Welcome back to the Happy List! This week I shared the Scandinavian idea of using two duvets on one bed. I also debriefed our experience with Storm Ophelia. Here are some other things that floated my boat this week… BROWN SUGAR FUDGE WITH PUMPKIN SPICED WALNUTS Okay. I like the IDEA of this recipe, but I’m wondering if it is all hype because there’s hardly any pumpkin spice in the recipe. I make these controversial declarations in the hope that someone will make the recipe and give me a sampling. Walnuts aren’t my jam, so I’d probably switch them out for pecans. Hint, hint. Check the recipe out for yourself…

Here we are again, folks! And it’s a Friday the 13th! Ooh! This week I shared how I used rope to makeover a planter and a list of easy, mostly recyclable Halloween decorating ideas. Also, this mirror makeover of mine made an appearance on Funky Junky Interiors last week. Be sure to check out that post. So many great projects and bloggers were featured! Here’s what else made me smile this week. FUNNY PARENTING TWEETS I love it when HuffPost rounds up funny tweets. This latest article on 23 Funny Tweets That Will Ring True To Anyone Who’s Been Married made my day. Here are a few that made me…

Hello, Friends. I want to start by saying thanks. This blog is my happy place – a creative outlet of sorts. The people I interact with here have always been so positive, kind and understanding. That matters to me – more than I could ever express. I’ve been trying to wrap my mind around the horrific shooting in Las Vegas. Around the natural disasters in Mexico, Puerto Rico and Texas. In the police and voting incident in Barcelona. In the car attack in Edmonton. You get my point…the list of horrors in our world is long and I haven’t even mentioned wars, disease, etc. Some of these things can be…

People! I have exciting news. Both of my kids are going to a sleepover on Saturday night. That means Handy Husband and I get to go out to dinner with friends. I wonder if they’ll mind if we’re home by 9? Kidding! Okay, not really. Not a night owl and proud of it! Anyway, this is the first time we’ve had anything resembling a date night since moving to Ireland. So, just a wee bit overdue. This week I shared more denim pumpkin ideas and our favorite castle tour with kids in Ireland. Here’s what else is on my Happy List this week. BROOMSTICKS AND DONUTS I wish I had a…

Hello! It’s OFFICIALLY autumn, can you believe it? I’m trying to use the word autumn more because if I say ‘Fall’ in reference to the season, the Irish have no clue what I’m talking about. Or maybe they do and they’re just messing with me? Guess I won’t put up my ‘Happy Fall Y’all’ sign on my front door. Kidding. I don’t actually have one, which is odd considering I lived in the South for a few years. Before this post goes completely sideways, here’s what’s on my Happy List this week. AMERICAN GIRL DOLL COSTUME I thought this was a totally doable DIY Halloween costume idea from All Things…

Hello again! Our mornings have turned a wee bit cool and it’s definitely starting to feel like fall has arrived. Although, I say that kind of tongue-in-cheek because Ireland is always a wee bit cool – even in the summer. On Monday I shared more about life in Ireland as it relates to ER visits. Thank you for your warm wishes. My daughter is doing much better. Wednesday was all about pumpkins and denim. If you missed the braided denim pumpkin, go back and read all about it! I’ll wait. Here’s what is on the Happy List this week. I try to view these things through the filter of “I…

How is it September already? Except for the last week before school started, out summer FLEW by. This week I shared how I repurposed denim belt loops into hanging loops for my kitchen towels.  This project was life changing, I tell ya! On Wednesday I shared a story about how accidentally renting a dorm room instead of hotel room got my kids excited for college life. Also (potentially) life changing. Here are a few of the random things that made me smile this week. GET IN MY BELLY Tis the season for pumpkin everything! While I’m indifferent to pumpkin (don’t hold it against me), I’m a fan of Michael from…

Hello! I loved seeing all your pictures on social media regarding the eclipse. We watched a live TV feed of the eclipse from Oregon while we ate dinner. Wish we could have seen it in person, but happy it prompted some interesting dinner conversation. This week I shared some of what we bought while in the United States. Expat life is interesting – especially as it affects our retail habits. I also shared a super easy way to corral the millions of hair bands you might have in your bathroom drawers. Here’s what else caught my interest this week. DRIFTWOOD SCULPTURES I haven’t collected any driftwood, but now I have…