excuse this house

I’ve had an endearing framed poem hanging in our (various) homes since 1990. Ironically, even though I can barely remember what I had for breakfast, I can still recall finding it tucked neatly inside one of my favorite locally owned stores.

I love to shop local!

I also remember how I vacillated, at the time, over its purchase – as I fantasized about the life I would have if I could truly live out what the poem said.

In that moment of time it became the battle in my mind over the

cuddle vs the mop.

This particular store has changed ownership since the time of my print’s purchase and hence was replaced by a different name; however, they continue to provide unique locally-made items for purchase.

Lately, I feel akin to that local shop with its change of names.

In a very happy way.

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read the fine-print

it’s the monday giggles…

Nobody told me

when you get a husband

the ears are sold

separately!

hugs n’ blessings for all those wise enough to read the fine-print!

waves of giggles

The sign above says it all!

We love our Lakeside home!

But for us, there’s no greater time to be here than on the fourth of July!

There really is something very magical that comes together within this small lake town community in Northwestern Pennsylvania throughout the entire year; however, the fourth of July is extra-special and we are so grateful to be a part of it!

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