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Category: 40 Projects in 40 Days

Classic Hues – Painting the Cottage (Project 24)

For nearly 3 years now, I have jokingly been calling the paint style in the Living Room “Ancient Chateau” because we never quite had time to wash all of the old paste off the walls after we soaked the 1960’s wallpaper off. Fast forward to this weekend. We shut everything down, put our phones on… Read More Classic Hues – Painting the Cottage (Project 24)

May 29, 2015September 5, 2015 bluewillowcottageLeave a comment

Let the Light Shine In (Project #23)

We Took down the Toile material and the old curtains on the double window, and hung a very sheer white material behind the Antique Hutch. … Read More Let the Light Shine In (Project #23)

May 28, 2015April 16, 2016 bluewillowcottageLeave a comment

Passport for Involvement: Youth Bulletin Board (Project #22)

A Bulletin Board to help bring all members together! … Read More Passport for Involvement: Youth Bulletin Board (Project #22)

May 23, 2015September 5, 2015 bluewillowcottageLeave a comment

Project #21 “Being like an Israelite for a Day”

In a recent class I help to teach at our Church, we studied Characters in the Bible who are Leaders.  This is in order to help young people become more cognizant of the leadership qualities that are hopefully emulated in their lives in the future. Last night, we studied Pharaoh of the Exodus. After the study,… Read More Project #21 “Being like an Israelite for a Day”

May 22, 2015September 4, 2015 bluewillowcottageLeave a comment

The Windows: A Major Mess (Day 20)

I always say, when fatigue sets in, call the Men in the Fatigues! … Read More The Windows: A Major Mess (Day 20)

May 21, 2015January 30, 2016 bluewillowcottageLeave a comment

A Cozy, Colorful Porch (Project # 19)

NOW is the perfect Season to celebrate Alfresco occasions… from elegant afternoon teas to simple evening parties.   We are sprucing up our outside living space in preparation for the Summer.     After living in the South for more than half of my adult life, I am easily able to wax poetic about lazy summer… Read More A Cozy, Colorful Porch (Project # 19)

May 20, 2015September 5, 2015 bluewillowcottageLeave a comment

I feel your pain, Noah! The Effects of the Flood, or Project # 15

Who ordered all this Rain? Our little town must have its limit in Flash Flood History this month. So we had a small creek in the basement, no big deal, they say. One Extra Sump Pump later, and STILL the creek flows across the concrete floor Count It All JOY, My sisters. I am Trying… Read More I feel your pain, Noah! The Effects of the Flood, or Project # 15

May 16, 2015September 4, 2015 bluewillowcottage1 Comment

Ugly to Wonderful: Project #14

This weekend we fixed up a little corner in the basement for movie watching, gaming, and listening to CDs.… Read More Ugly to Wonderful: Project #14

May 16, 2015March 5, 2016 bluewillowcottageLeave a comment

Learning to Make Artesian Pizza (Project 13)

  Our Family wanted something yummy and different for dinner. Since we are on a Spending Freeze these days, we needed to use what we had at home. A quick look in the Refrigerator gave me an idea… Make your own Artesian Bread Pizza. I had mushrooms, pepperoni, Mozzarella, and a tomato dip sauce made… Read More Learning to Make Artesian Pizza (Project 13)

May 14, 2015September 4, 2015 bluewillowcottageLeave a comment

Small Acts of Goodness (Project 9 of the 40 Days of Projects)

This project was one in which we STOPPED focusing on the External, and quietly took a long look inside of each of our Hearts.
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May 10, 2015September 4, 2015 bluewillowcottageLeave a comment

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