4-6-24

What I Can’t Let Go Of:

(just like the NPR Politics podcast on Fridays- minus the “Politics or otherwise” disclaimer.

This blog is publicly, a politics-free zone, so all musings will be “Otherwise“.)

Wondering:

Why, oh why, do smoke alarms let you know of a dying battery

ONLY between 1:00 am and 3:00am?

Right? Or is it just in our homes?

Tip of the Week

I’ve heard from some long time HouseMates, that they miss the weekly Tech Tip I used to include in my Weekender House Party.

So I’m adding it back in. Although it may not always be a Tech related.

SHD’s Mission is to make our lives more joy-filled by solving life’s pain points, big and small.

That’s what a great tip will do.

Tips of the Week will only appear in the email you receive.

They are a small weekly THANK YOU for being a subscriber and opening the emails.

PLEASE let me know if you like this approach or if you have a better idea!

So this first week, I ask:

How often do you close a window or tab before you mean to?

Then what do you do? Look up the url again, retype it, hit return, and wait for the reload?

Today’s tip eliminates all that.

Check your email for the tip. If you’re not a subscriber, join now.

On the Blog This Week

Next Week on the Blog

Week 2 of the One Room Challenge, is all about the why’s behind specific design choices.

If you struggle with this, be sure to keep an eye out.

PLUS the Handcrafted Society convenes our April meetup on Tuesday.

Guess what our medium is this month?

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It’s the first Saturday of the month, so that means “The Girls” have gathered together to share their favorite finds with you.

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Now Let’s See What the Other Gals Found For Us

Lynn – Living Large in a Small House

Going on Vacation

We are heading to California at the end of this month to celebrate our son’s and new daughter-in-law’s wedding. It’s going to be a fun weekend meeting our new in-laws and toasting to the new couple.

I need some new clothes that are both comfortable and casual but fun for the festivities.

• I found two dresses that are flowy and fun and can be dressed up or down. I can also wear them through the rest of the spring/summer. You can find them HERE and HERE.
• New shoes are also in order. I need something a little dressy and these wedges will be perfect. I also need some great walking shoes and I love Keds gym shoes.
• Have you heard of Quince? I love this shopping spot. They have everything from clothing to vintage-inspired rugs. It’s high-quality, high-end items at affordable prices, and it’s all sustainably sourced and made. I love this leather tote that will be perfect for travel. I have a pair of lounge pants from Quince that I live in!
• Most of my jewelry was either lost or stolen when we were traveling for Annie’s wedding so I’m treating myself to a new bracelet and earrings.

Lora – Lora Bloomquist Create and Ponder

• The birds are building their nests outside my window and I can’t get enough of decorating with them inside! Whenever I spy a decorative bird figure, it usually needs to come home with me. Whether it’s when I’m thrifting or at the target dollar spot, I mix and match different varieties together and tuck them all over the house. HERE are some of my favorites, both old and new. (And follow me while you’re there, too;)
• I’ve got a stack of thrifted plates in colors to match our bedroom wallpaper. I’m going to hang them in a creative display around the mirror. These easy hangers will make it so much easier than using old fashioned plate hangers.
• Vintage umbrellas are a fun find and make a statement in your decor. Especially in the rainy Spring, it’s fun to open them up and prop them in a vignette. You can find vintage umbrellas HERE.
• Pretty, old frames are always a happy find; they can be used in so many ways in decor. I love to have several varieties of THIS handy product on hand to refresh them. It comes in several different colorways and is so helpful for quick fixes.

Anna – Sky Lark House

• Have you heard of FiFi O’Neill? She is a talented designer and writer who just published a new book entitled The Romantic Home. This book is so inspiring.
• Now that the weather has been slowly getting warmer, Mr. SLH and I have been walking about 3 miles in the evening almost every day. These are my favorite shoes to wear. They are comfortable, supportive and cute.
• I saw this marble dish at Target and had to buy it! It was only $30 and is perfect for the coffee table.
• This is my favorite sweater to wear in the spring. It’s a fine gauge knit so that it’s not too hot but keeps you warm on chilly spring days. Since it was less than $25 and comes in an array of colors, I bought two.

Cindy – Reinvented Delaware

My mom and I were at our local Walmart recently and found the most comfy pj’s on the planet! I started wearing Joyspun jammies last year and I love this brand so much. All of the pieces I’m sharing are under $20! I’m still trying to choose which pajamas to purchase, but here are the ones currently in my cart!

• I like to wear both nightshirts and top & bottom sets. The Knotch Collar Top and Bottoms come in shorts or long bottoms. I’m leaning towards the Short Bottom Set in a Coral Print for summer and the Long Bottom Set in a Navy Print for spring.
• The Short Sleeve Knit Midi Chemise Sleepshirt looks so comfy. I like to have these for the summer months. I can putz around the house and feel like I have a dress on all day if I want! The Light Blue Nightgown is adorable and I really love the Pink and Black Animal Print. A pair of slippers helps me to feel put together.
• During the summer, it’s nice to go sleeveless in jammies but still have a robe for coverage. The Chemise Sleepwear and Robe set comes in a Pretty Dark Floral Print and a Powder Blue Print. Both are so pretty!
• When I am traveling and visiting my kids and grandkids, I like to have a robe that will go with any jammies I have packed. A Light Gray Waffle Kimono Robe would work as well as a Kimono Robe in Navy. Which would you choose?

I am so glad you joined us. I hope gathered many snippets of shopping inspiration and advice, and maybe even stretched your budget a bit with some good deals.

Please let me know if YOU found something special this week. Send me a link and I just might share it with everyone next week.