I recently had an opportunity to explore the 1926 Kerr County Courthouse in Kerrville Texas. Just one of the 254 Courthouses of Texas. Click here to read more
Kerr County Courthouse
Author: Beth
Easter Parade
Bunnies, eggs and vintage hats! Time to start humming Easter Parade, too! Irving Berlin wrote so many memorable songs that we still enjoy today. Easter Parade's lyrics were written in 1933 and set to music he had composed in 1917. Recorded many times and featured in numerous movies it really is one of those timeless … Continue reading Easter Parade
Just Swinging
This is a peaceful scene, isn't it? My eyes are always drawn to a porch swing and, if possible, I allow myself a few minutes to sit and swing. Lazily swinging back and forth always brings back a treasured memory for me.... One of my grandmother's older sisters lived across Highway 9 from my … Continue reading Just Swinging
What is a Lingonberry?
Until about 2 weeks ago I had never been to an Ikea store. My oldest grandson and I were looking for something to do and, surprisingly, he suggested we go. I had always thought of Ikea as a store that sold inexpensive-some-assembly-required furniture. I was in for a big surprise that was quite delightful! Well … Continue reading What is a Lingonberry?
Linger just a little longer
All good things do eventually come to an end and so it was time to trim the nandinas. Before this last spell of wet, cold weather I pruned them back, but decided to save this cluster just to prolong the winter season. I always look forward to the nandinas' red berries around Thanksgiving. I just … Continue reading Linger just a little longer
Waiting to plant
Peppermint and basil - waiting to be planted. I picked these up about a week ago and kept them in the house while it was still cold. They are now outside and I'm going to plant them this week in pots. I've found that the more delicate herbs seem to fair better in the summer … Continue reading Waiting to plant
Fun facts about Fat Tuesday
This is a throw-back post to last year, but I am sharing it again since I know I have many new readers! Whatever you do today, have fun! Have you ever wondered what Fat Tuesday is all about? I wasn't raised in a family or religion that observed the season of Lent; I didn't really … Continue reading Fun facts about Fat Tuesday
Vintage
Vintage has been on my mind a lot lately. Vintage clothes, hats, linens, china and now jewelry. I have just a few rows to go on this crocheted shoulder wrap made of extra-fine merino wool, but my search for buttons was turning up empty. Then I found this pair of vintage clip-on earrings in a … Continue reading Vintage
The first hint
With temperatures in the upper 40's, slightly gusty wind and a grey sky the February afternoon wasn't exactly the ideal time to work in the yard, or maybe it was. It was time, I felt, to clean up and trim up a little as well as continue to dispose of the remains of plants that … Continue reading The first hint
On the way to Lubbock
A mid-December trip to Lubbock delighted me in many ways. I found a very familiar looking Courthouse that led me to discover that it is one of the Architectural Triplets. The Concho County Courthouse was a delightful find and I enjoyed writing about it. Click the links to hop over to the Doorway Into the Past blog … Continue reading On the way to Lubbock
Small Simple Things of Life 