In this big, wide world there is a little slice of heaven in each of our lives–home. It’s that speck on the map that is ours, and there is no other place like it in the world. I’ve been to some pretty great places, and some not-so-great, but it was always wonderful to get back to my little corner of the world!
When I got married it was quite a change–I moved from small-town country life to urban city life in one packing of a moving truck, and started a new life of very mixed ways of doing things. The parts of the country I took with me and didn’t leave behind are the same ones that are still with me today.
For me it’s about making my home a haven for anyone who enters, and making it a wonderful respite for those who live here. Right now, it’s down to just me and my wonderful husband, Frank. He’s my City Boy, from Dallas, Texas, and together we’re quite the mix between city and country! A move last year brought us back to southwest Missouri, where I’m from, and we STILL have a garage full of bins that haven’t been touched since we moved!
Oh, and not to forget Lucy–she’s our miniature schnauzer. She thinks she’s very bright, but then I guess she is!
It’s a wonderful thing when a family is able to combine the best of both worlds and learn from each other. I learned a lot from moving out of my element and learning to live in Frank’s, and now he is experiencing the move out of his element and learning about mine. We both continue to learn new things about life every day.
I am a DIYer, always looking for the best ways to make, bake and experience new things. And please, there is nothing wrong with spending less! I mean, if I can make it for a fraction of what I could buy it for, why not put in the extra effort? But trust me, we’re not talking about a LOT of extra effort–if it’s not easy, I won’t be doing it! My City Boy is just the opposite, but he’s starting to come around. He would rather buy things than make them any day of the week, but any more he’s happy to let ME make things without much complaint–seeing the cost savings firsthand is slowly turning him around to my way of thinking.
Sites like Pinterest have made it wonderful to find new ways to be frugal and do things myself, and I also hope to learn to be a better photographer as well. I love taking pictures! Unfortunately, loving it and doing well at it is two different things. I have family members that are very good photographers, but somehow that photography gene slipped right past me. I’m hoping to practice and run across enough tips to get better as I go along.
So, learning from others, passing on the things I learn, and sharing our day-to-day life with wonderful people are what this blog is all about. I’m comparatively new at this, so go easy on me!
Come by our page and visit from time-to-time–you’re always welcome!
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I just nominated you for the beautiful blogger award
Well, thank you so much! I am so honored that you thought of me, and I appreciate the nomination so much!
You are so welcome
who could ever resist an invitation like that? Certainly not me! I am looking forward to hearing about your two kinds of life, mingled together, but still home!
Maybe you could give some tips and ideas of a DIYer to someone who has never even tried it.
Congratulations on the new blog and I wish you every happiness, friendship and success
Thanks so much, Patrecia — I’m so glad to meet you, and glad you stopped by Mrs. City Boy! Actually, since you mention it, I need to change this About page, since we’ve now been living here almost a year — I’m still new to blogging, but now have a whole three months under my belt, lol! I put in a follow on your blog, and look forward to keeping caught-up with you!
sounds like a very cool life you are living…enjoying your blog very much. Strange how many dogs are named Lucy….My dog is Tide. Keep writing good stuff.
So glad you’re enjoying visiting here and welcome!
Yeah, Lucy wasn’t our first choice for a dog name, but the breeders gave it to her and she was used to it (we weren’t her first owner). I would never in a million years have thought to give the name Tide to a dog — how totally cool!
Thanks so much for being so encouraging, visiting and following!
You do have a beautiful, thoughtful blog.
Thank you so much, Susan, and coming from an experienced writer like yourself that really means a lot!
Becky THANK YOU SO MUCH for reblogging my post!!! I am honored and you are AWESOME!!! Thank you & cheers!
You are most welcome — it is a great post and you took fabulous pictures!
Hi…thanx for stopping by my blog…& its great to read your posts & your thoughts. I am glad that we met here
I am glad too!
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Hi Becky… glad to meet you. Your blog so thoughtful… I like it..
Thank you for taking time to stop by my blog, read and send me those sweet words.
Blessing to you and your family… !!
Thanks so much Bams, and blessings to you and yours as well!
Good Morning, Becky…how are you??
Doing well, thank you so much! And how have you been doing? I hope your world is magnificent!
Thanks for the many visits to the blog Becky!
You’re more that welcome, Mark! I enjoy reading your posts, and learn a lot of neat ideas and recipes!
“In this big, wide world there is a little slice of heaven in each of our lives–home.” Beautiful and inspiring story. A story that warms the heart and make you smile. We can have the best of both worlds. We take with us the best of where we came from and combine that with the best of where we are now. My wife and I left our homes in the Philippines to come to America. The contrast of East and West is so huge that it took time for us to call it out new home. Now, we get to celebrate the good side of both worlds like it’s the most natural thing.
Your life in the Philippines was, indeed, quite a stark contrast to life here, I’m sure! For your family to have adapted the way you all have is admirable. I did not adapt nearly as well when I only moved from Missouri to Texas (I’m a total baby)! Thank you for the kind words, and I’m so glad I found your most interesting and enlightening blog!
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Thanks for stopping by too, you have a lovely blog, and I love babies, so the visit here was worthwhile! Best Wishes!
Well thank you! I pinned your Apricot Coconut Chocolate cake so I could try it sometime — I’m looking forward to it! I’m so glad you enjoyed your visit and my pictures of our granddaughter — it’s hard to take a bad picture of babies!
Guten Tag kam auf deiner Seite hier und lasse dir ganz liebe Grüße hier, ein sehr schöner Blumenblog toll einen schönen Sonntag wünscht dir Klaus aus Köln
Greetings to you, too, Klaus! So happy you stopped by and thank you for the kind words! We have beautiful Spring weather here so all the flowers are blooming beautifully — please stop by again sometime!
Grüße an dich auch, Klaus! So glücklich du nicht mehr durch und ich danke Ihnen für die freundlichen Worte! Wir haben schöne Frühlingswetter hier so schön die Blumen blühen – bitte besuchen Sie auch irgendwann!
Hi Becky, thanks for liking my blog post, have a great day!