Author Archives: jamie

About jamie

I am a wife, mother, daughter, sister, friend, writer, reader, decorator (the untrained kind), teacher, learner, shopper, sewer, crafter, learner of new things, tryer of new projects.

Parents–Guilty of Distracted Driving

Posted on January 29, 2010 by jamie

Good morning, Company Girls and others (I hope!) This post sounds a bit on the grumpy side. Sorry about that! It is something I feel strongly about–missing opportunities with our children. Since my blog is about making a home cozy, … Continue reading →

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Outlander by Diana Gabaldon

Posted on January 26, 2010 by jamie

Part of my cozy home includes many books. It’s a condition I think I inherited from my Daddy. It’s not such a bad thing. In fact, I see signs of it in my daughter. I love to read, and I … Continue reading →

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Counter Tops: What NOT to Choose

Posted on January 25, 2010 by jamie

The following images might be shocking…At the very least, they are gross. Consider yourself warned! Do these pictures help you decide? Just say NO to the white laminate. You’ll be glad you did.

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Adding Character

Posted on January 23, 2010 by jamie

I am so bummed I missed Friday morning coffee, hosted by Rachel Anne at Home Sanctuary…Maybe next week! Our house was built in 1992–nice neighborhood and great yard–but fairly nondescript. Like many houses built in the 70s, 80s, and 90s, … Continue reading →

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Linen Closet Progress Report

Posted on January 15, 2010 by jamie

Happy Friday, Company Girl Coffee Drinkers and anyone else who passes this way! Thanks, Rachel Anne, for hosting. The linen closet is on its way–though not complete. I have not had time to shop for bins, and I need them. … Continue reading →

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Linen Mayhem and How To Fix It

Posted on January 12, 2010 by jamie

True confession:  Sometimes I leave clean, folded sheets and blankets on the chair in my bedroom because I do not want to deal with the linen closet. See what I mean? Trying to find a spot in there can take … Continue reading →

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Tossing My Crackers

Posted on January 8, 2010 by jamie

Who knew? That little expiration date on the saltine cracker box really does mean something! I opened prepared my delicious cream of tomato soup and reached for the saltines (which, in my defense, I rarely eat). I took one out, … Continue reading →

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Snow Day Activity

Posted on January 7, 2010 by jamie

We are out of school here…The threat of snow, combined with a litigious society (sorry for the commentary) and the memory of several children stranded on school buses in a surprise 2009 snow storm, has compelled most superintendents in the … Continue reading →

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A Few of My Favorite Things

Posted on January 5, 2010 by jamie

I hope you had a very merry Christmas! Though Christmas is not at all about stuff, we do tend to accumulate more of it at this time of year. Some of it is meaningful to us, some of it helps … Continue reading →

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Dirty Laundry

Posted on November 20, 2009 by jamie

Good morning, Coffee Ladies! I hate to air my dirty laundry in public, but I have a problem. And it really is dirty laundry! It’s not actually washing, drying, folding, and putting it all away that seems to give me … Continue reading →

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