Old School Sign

Decorating, Happy Finds

I added a vintage metal sign to my kitchen this week.


I found it earlier in the summer at a consignment shop in Newport Beach, California and loved it instantly.  One of the things I love about my kitchen is the soothing color scheme.  Blue walls, white cabinets, dark wood floors, mirrors, silver.  My kitchen chairs are all painted different shades of blue with one bright green in the mix.


While I love this color scheme and am far from tiring of it, I wanted to add a touch of  pattern or something more graphic to the room.  I think this sign does the job.  It’s the kind of thing I fall in love with in magazine pictures.  (Are you like me, always falling in love with the one vintage piece in a room instead of all the things they’re trying to sell?)


And how cool is that, to find a sign that says “Old School House”?  When I bought it, the shop owner asked me if I am a teacher.  I said, “No, but I do have eight young children.” Her response, “Close enough!  You’re a teacher 24/7!”


Today I’m enjoying a new vintage touch in my kitchen.  What are you doing today?


Hopeful Homemaker

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Busy

Musings on Life and Beauty



I feel like I’m “busy as a bee” this week, trying to do so many things in so many different areas.  Trying to introduce new routines and habits to my family now that school is in session.  Trying to finish lots of little projects as well as use the harvest our gardens are offering so abundantly right now.  I’ve got a massive list of things that need attention, all of them competing for my time.  I also have a two year old that has been sad and needy with all the big kids gone.  And I have a heart that wants to pause and take it all in.  There is much to share but no time to process it or type it all out!

Does this time of year do the same to you?

Back to work, Jennifer

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Pie Tasting

Desserts



I try to have a fun or healthy snack waiting for my children after school.  Last week I experimented and made three miniature pies.  I had some recipes I wanted to try so I made a mini version of each and greeted my children with tiny bowls and forks.


We had a taste testing event.  Everyone tried the pies they were interested in and I quickly (and easily) learned which were keepers and which we didn’t like.  Two out of three were favorable.

It turned out to be a fun way to keep the children in the kitchen and talking with each other.  I like days like that.


I’ve got a growing collection of recipes I’ve made this summer which I’ve got to share.  Two of these pies are on that list.  Guess I’d better get working on them, hadn’t I?!?

HH

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