Category Archives: Home Life

I Don’t Know

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Nanette

Its the new year, a time to reflect. Its a symbolic time to let go of old baggage and start new.  The first 3 weeks of January is a especially thought-filled time for me. I remember the anniversary of both … Continue reading →

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Mr. September

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Nanette

Its the 1st day of July.  I managed to get through June. It was so packed with cool things for me, it was one exciting adventure followed by another. I made it through and am glad my life doesn’t run … Continue reading →

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Take in the Beauty When it Appears

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Nanette

My absence from blogging is a direct result of being busy. I am a freelancer, which means I take up job opportunities as they come to me. Not one company can claim me as their own and I’m not stuck … Continue reading →

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You Left Paw Prints On My Heart

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Nanette

If you know me, you know I love animals. About 13 years ago, a little fellow came into my life. He was about 6 weeks old and was delivered, as a surprise to me, in a cat crate. Such a … Continue reading →

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The Perfect Storm

Posted on January 23, 2011 by Nanette

I’ve been putting myself out-there the last couple of months and the rewards are starting to pay off. In the past month, I have been offered a variety of teaching gigs. To start, I’ll be teaching basic creative sewing classes … Continue reading →

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For this I am thankful.

Posted on November 25, 2010 by Nanette

Today is Thanksgiving. It is a day to stop and reflect upon the bounties in your life. This morning I am reminded that I have many things to be thankful. This week I spent time cleaning my studio. The messy … Continue reading →

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Yum!

Posted on June 13, 2010 by Nanette

Ok…just a quick note, I just couldn’t resist. Its a steaming hot summer day in North Carolina, the best place to be right now is inside with the AC on full blast. As I was doing yard work this morning … Continue reading →

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Open Up the Windows and Let Some Air into This Room

Posted on April 2, 2010 by Nanette

It has been an unbelievably rough winter for most of the US. Although it has been cold here, we are fortunate not to have all the snow and rain that is piling up in the northern states. Spring has finally … Continue reading →

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Yikes has it been THAT long!

Posted on February 10, 2009 by Nanette

I can’t believe its been 9 days since I last made a post to my blog. Yikes. A lot has been going on which has kept me from thinking about this venue. First I came down with a bad case … Continue reading →

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I Promise I won’t Let It Go To My Head

Posted on December 22, 2008 by Nanette

Since Thanksgiving, I have been in the midst of caring for an aging member of my husband’s family. I tried my best to keep my life rolling along, but it was difficult during multiple doctor visits and hospital stays. Thankfully, … Continue reading →

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