BackPorchCrafting

 Well, it has been a bit since I posted.  I needed to go to Raleigh to see my dad for his 84th birthday and to check in on my mom.  I stayed at my daughter’s house, which is being remodeled.  All three bathrooms were demoed and being worked on so we stayed in a hotel.   We then left for North Myrtle Beach where my husband and a bunch of his family from Nebraska met us.  We had a wonderful time with family.  Checked on our beach house that we rent (if you want to check it out visit www.aarrgghhspot.com). Here is a pic my nephew took on our street.   We went to some great restaurants down there and to the beach.  Here is a family photo we took of all of us. And then just the three of us.  I am not good with selfies, but this wasn’t too bad. It was good to be back home! Next trip I go on is back to Raleigh mid-July to see parents, friends, and several doctor appointments.   Until next time. Hugs, Meg

 I have been learning about Hygge (pronounced Hoo-ga) over the last few years.  Initially I learned about this Scandinavian concept through a magazine subscription that I adore - Stampington’s Bella Grace, then through the Bella Grace Field Guide.  The concept is now transferring to my everyday life and journaling. Hygge describes a send of coziness, togetherness, and wellness.  Hygge cannot be bought, it is more an experience and giving yourself permission to be more mindful of what coziness means to you.   When I think of coziness, I think of the cabin where I am now privileged to live full-time in my retirement.  Moving here has made me appreciate the simpler things of life.  Hygge to me can be simply being in my PJs, wrapping up in a soft blanket outside by a fire pit, reading a good book on a rainy day, snuggling with my boxers on the couch, a cup of tea while I journal, watching the birds at the feeder when I drink my coffee in the morning……. The...

 I have not been able to post in a very long time.  I really worked hard through COVID and after.  In fact, work and family issues took over my life the last few years and I wasn’t able to craft much at all.  Crafting  has always been my stress-relief so I have really missed it.   May 1st I retired from my job and we moved to our mountain cabin in Western North Carolina.  I spent the month of May unpacking, organizing, etc.  Now I am ready to craft and blog again.  Retirement is going to be great!  I love living in Western NC - love the wildlife, slower pace, and the friends I am making.  However, I miss being close to my daughter.  I will see her about once a month though so happy about that.   The other morning and I was thinking how blessed I am to be able to do this, while I was sitting on the front porch with a cup of coffee, a book and the birds eating at the feeder.  I will let you know about the books I read a...