animal lover, gardener, knitter, and gourmet cook
 

apples

My mom picked up some apples for me earlier this summer and those were mostly turned into applesauce. She was planning another trip for some fall apples (yesterday) and invited me to go along. My dad and grandma went as well. I was treated for lunch at Slick’s Ivy Stone …

tuned

I’m planning on getting back into music again this winter–guitar and piano. Just for something to do in the evenings since all of my time won’t be taken up by yardwork and gardening. The piano was my mom’s and she gave it to us after we bought the house because …

the handmaid’s tale (book)

While post-apocalyptic might be my favorite genre, dystopian is my second favorite. This novel really delivered. I only wish I would have read it before I watched the show (which is also excellent). I tend to enjoy books more if I read them before watching their tv or movie counterpart. …

galaxy note 10

I bit the bullet and purchased a new smartphone. I didn’t want to spend the money, but my six year old Galaxy Note 3 was frustratingly slow to use. It served me well, though–I have no complaints about it. I’m on a payment plan for just about the rest of …

the bedroom

I just wanted to show off my new bedroom. I still need to get some throw rugs (which were ordered tonight) and a bunch of artwork (which is a recurring theme throughout the house). The rugs I purchased have teal and gray flowers, so teal is going to be the …