One of the upsides to having a real clear out is the uncovering of materials that are useful in many different ways. For example: A recent clear out of a corner of my office netted me a good sized three ring binder with some dividers.

I tucked it away for a while but drug it out when I realized I had accumulated a large collection of card recipes, color charts, and project sheets. What better place to put them where I could use them?

Yes, I could have left them on my computer but when you consider that in order to use them on the computer I’d have to utilize space that I would need for crafting… This worked out for me.

An “Idea Book” Can Be What You Want It To Be

I have several Idea Books. One is used to collect quilt block patterns and instructions. Another is used to keep room measurements, color choices, and ideas for design or decoration. Should I really get into gardening, I can create one for that endeavor, too.

Using what you already have is a great way to not spend any money, have a place to gather ideas, and not take up space on your phone. Until, of course, you are ready to tackle those particular projects.

Give it a try and see if it can work for you!

I put in my order for my new calendar this week. It doesn’t seem possible, but we are already halfway through 2021.

As I looked through my current calendar I couldn’t help but notice how few weeks, let alone months, are left. Lots of holidays to plan for. A return to school. A look forward to better weather.

This year has been interesting in some ways, dull in others. In other words, not much different than other years.

Over in the Vernacular Society, Paige has announced that the community will be focusing the next couple of months on canning. We’ve already had sewing, baking, and hostessing sessions. I must admit that I’m not so interested in some as I am in others but I do enjoy the variety.

My crafty bloggers/vloggers are embarking on holiday projects. I know that some find it odd to be dealing with cold weather holiday preparation in hot summer months, but some things take time to bring to fruition.

I’ve a couple of vloggers who are working on home renovation projects. They have had learning curves to deal with along with the satisfaction of successful results.

I’d love learn what you are up to as August moves into September. Are you thinking ahead to the holidays? Let me know.

For a year that at times felt like it would go on forever and then switch to moving at warp speed, 2021 has been quite a ride.

I should state here and now that I’m not a fan of roller coasters. I’ve ridden on more than a few, survived, didn’t spent a lot of time or money at the chiropractor’s office and am more than happy to avoid them going forward. 🙂

In my corner of the world, we’ve experienced a very late Summer. Temps in the high 90s and low 100s usually arrive late June to early July. Somehow this year things were very different. Whoopee! /s Yeah, I’m not a fan of heat, either. As I write this, temps are edging closer to 100 and the humidity…is irrelevant at this point. It is miserable outside.

Speaking of outside, the Geraniums are still lush and green with no evidence of ever producing a flower. The tomato plants, however, are a different story all together. The one Large plant has 5 – 6 blossoms with 2 small green tomatoes. I honestly don’t know who is more excited, me or the plant. LOL!

In the meantime, I’ve been studying up on Ancient Rome along with some side forays into 18th & 19th century England. As a kid who grew up with quarterly specials covering a wide variety of non-entertainment programming, I find the process of uncovering this material interesting and worthwhile. Especially when you come across a book series that checks all the boxes. More about that later.

As you might have noticed, we are undergoing a bit of a renovation around here. I’m thinking it will be a slow but steady exercise in updating and upgrading. Personally, I can’t wait to see what comes next!