Farmhouse Magic Blog

So, I guess today’s blog title might be better called odd locations for bird nests. Recently, a Reader sent me a photograph of a bird that decided to build her nest on the top of an old ladder leaning against the outside of her house.

OK, let’s hope that the ladder is not needed until the baby birds hatch and are gone. Let’s also hope that no predators can climb th...

Ever searching for fun things to do, we purchased tickets to the show, “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum”. This musical comedy play is put on by the Reston Community Players at the Leila Gordon Theatre at the Reston Community Center in Re...

I recently read an article about Budget Weddings in a magazine. Their research indicated that an average wedding and reception has a price tag of approximately $35,000. The article gave several examples of how to manage the available wedding money. I’m thinking that’s a good hunk of money for wedding bliss.

Although I was married decades ago, I think I still have a ...

Today I got together with my gal pal for a walk in the neighborhood and noted this Hello Spring Bunny lawn decoration.

Boy, it’s super cute and it also looks like someone’s craft project or perhaps a purchase from a craft fair. But what a clever way to announce springtime.

Let’s see, I’m guessing here, but it looks li...

Recently, I had an issue with my 16-year-old refrigerator/freezer in that it stopped making ice cubes. OK, it’s near the end of its life cycle and it could be time to buy a new one.

Well, we love our ice cube maker and like ice for our water and other beverages. With our hot summer days soon approaching, this issue needs to be quickly resolved.

I purchased...