tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28657743896008036282024-11-08T07:05:00.430-08:00The Artist is nothing without the gift, but the gift is nothing without work. Emile Zola Roxannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11794506930648656498[email protected]Blogger532125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2865774389600803628.post-4835678975645176402018-09-28T19:30:00.002-07:002018-09-28T19:30:27.719-07:00

Hi Folks...I'm back!! I finally have a real computer, not just an iPhone and can't wait to start blogging again. I have so much to tell you!!! Watch for a new post in the near future!! Have a good weekend! One of my dear mother's favorites...just gonna leave it here for you to enjoy!

Roxannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11794506930648656498[email protected]1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2865774389600803628.post-6316598588480249172015-06-23T22:40:00.001-07:002015-06-23T22:48:46.822-07:00

I have to admit that even though the kitchen was very outfitted with 60’s vinyl flooring, avocado green laminate and floral wallpaper. Coach and I found it quirky and charming.    And though I enjoyed day dreaming about new floors and countertops, it’s no secret that we thought our little kitchen was adorable, just the way it was! The 1960’s General Electric

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The one of the many things I like about our neighborhood is that most of the homes are at least 50 years old and approximately 20 are 100. Charming old houses nestled on tree lined streets is my idea of “home”. Though our house was charming from the beginning, it didn’t take long for my imagination to start dreaming of affordable improvements. Being that most of the front

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  This bedroom, originally two, makes a lovely master.     Five long windows, vintage white oak flooring, sanded and coated with polyurethane and dark grey walls create a lovely  backdrop.     Our room is my favorite place in the house. It is spacious and full of light.     The perfect place to rest and relax…    

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    Welcome to the Dining room! I do wish you could sit down and visit awhile, for that is my favorite thing to do in this room. However, this 11’ x 11’ space serves many purposes. The  6’ wide and almost 7’ tall reproduction Welsh cupboard, a local find makes a nice

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  Slowly but surely, things are coming together around here! After moving back into Camp Contentment last October (for the second time in a year due to a house fire), we celebrated Thanks- giving, a dream football season ( played in AT&T Stadium-for the State Championship), a fun Christmas vacation!   Back home with the decorations all packed away, I

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January is a big birthday month in our family! First up, is Vida Mae, is my sweet momma! Next, … Clint Michael! Relaxing here with his first born, Jade Linh. Then, it’s little Miss Emerson Kate! Who turned 5 this year.   Followed by my favorite coach, Mike Spradlin, who turned the BIG 60 this year!   Then it’s, Jenny’s birthday!     and to

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Just a quick update! We are back home!!! It's wonderful, to say the least! Things were unpacked and almost settled when the babies arrived! Clint and Jenny, had a beautiful girl, they named Jade! And Beth and Nate, had a little boy! They named him Cash! Oh! and Kim and Bryan's, little man, Michael Thomas, is 9 months old! Last February, we had 2 grandchildren....and now we have 5!!! (and one

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  Zippity Doo Dah!!!…and Hip Hip Hooray!!!   Last week, Coach and I finally moved back home. It took 5 long months to rebuild our home. Which I fondly call Camp Contentment. Though we had only lived here 3 1/2 months, when it caught on fire, on May 2nd, it’s a bit surreal moving into the same house twice in an 8 months.  Our much improved home has been reroofed (from

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The rebuilding of Camp Contentment is going slowly but surely. It’s been over 31/2 months but we are beginning to see light at the end of the tunnel. SRT, Specialty Restoration of Texas is doing a great job of putting our house back together again. Like Humpty Dumpty’s fall, it’s been a big mess and hasn’t been easy. It has required much patience and an attitude of gratitude to survive this

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  Summer 2014 Counting our blessings…

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The morning after the fire, Coach and I arrived early at our house to meet our State Auto insurance adjustor, Kim and Jeff, the Specialty Restoration of Texas contractor.  Surrounded by chaos, they put our fears to rest by assuring us that they would do everything possible to restore our home and make us comfortable during the rebuilding. Everything was such a mess!  We were

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  It is amazing how life as we know it can quickly change. One minute you at Sam’s Club with the in-laws, watching them buy Folgers coffee and cherry turnovers, and then you’re zooming home because your neighbor called and said, “Your house is on fire”!   It’s been 2 1/2 months since I rounded the corner, ran a block to see our sweet little house. Surrounded by a sea of fire&#

Roxannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11794506930648656498[email protected]2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2865774389600803628.post-66130573803555401472014-04-16T14:07:00.001-07:002014-04-16T17:17:01.407-07:00

Welcome back to Camp Contentment! As I mentioned earlier, Coach and I are loving life in our small 2/2 house in the quaint, historic district.  I can honestly say that, not even once, have we missed the Magnolia House. I know it’s hard to believe but we simply love the freedom this little house is bringing us. I’m so glad you could join me on this tour of

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Welcome back to Camp Contentment! As I mentioned earlier, Coach and I are loving life in our small 2/2 house in the quaint, historic district.  I can honestly say that, not even once, have we missed the Magnolia House. I know it’s hard to believe but we simply love the freedom this little house is bringing us. I’m so glad you could join me on this tour of

Roxannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11794506930648656498[email protected]3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2865774389600803628.post-47938427330521643352014-04-05T03:09:00.001-07:002014-04-05T07:41:34.521-07:00

Now that the door is painted, floor tiles repaired and everything in place, the front porch looks very warm! I realize that some people will think it’s all a bit much. I know my Mother has always questioned this practice, concerned that someone will come and cart it all away. Nevertheless, I can’t seem to get worried about it! Don’t misunderstand me. I don’t want anyone to steal the

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      Once the moving sale was over and the Magnolia House was empty and clean, it was time to focus on Camp Contentment, whose exterior now has a fresh coat of white paint and the dark green shutters, are now black. Isn’t it amazing what a big difference a coat of paint can make! Things were beginning to come together. I was loving the black and white on the outside and

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With move in behind us, we spent the next three days preparing for a big sale. our goal was emptying the Magnolia House of it’s many treasures by Sunday afternoon. It wasn’t easy but with a great turnout and a lot of help we got it done! Thanks to my awesome friends Mary Nash, Paula, Shirley, Jan and Linda for all your help…you were truly life savers. Next….I can hardly wait to show you more

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    It’s moving day! Monday, January 5th. We’ve prepped and painted the walls and ceilings in 5 rooms, removed carpet and curtains, pried up tack strip, sanded and refinished the original wood floors. All, in less than 2 weeks. We’re tired but encouraged….and a little bit proud of ourselves. Everything is coming together and today we hit a milestone. We are moving in! Tonight

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Last Summer when Coach and I walked through this cute little 1950’s house, we had a bright idea about downsizing and ultimately simplifying our lives! The Magnolia House, our favorite yet, was a beautiful house and property which required more upkeep/maintenance than we wanted. So, we made a plan but weren’t in a hurry. That is until I ran by to visit with my friend Susan and discovered

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After a three month blog vacay, I’m back with a lot to share! Thanks to Clint and Jenny, who happen to have a spare laptop which they generously shared with me a few days ago. Though it’s taken all morning to get back on my blog feet, I’m  excited to share what’s been happening around here.   Beth and Nate had a busy fall. With school, soccer, gymnastics, Girl Scouts and Play practice

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A couple of months ago I dropped my laptop on the floor and shattered the screen. Instantly, I said, "We'll, I guess I won't be blogging anymore" and I put it away in the cabinet....just like that! I'd be lying if I said I haven't missed it because I a 'show and tell' kind of girl!  For example, yesterday I made a really cutr burlap door hanger.....  my favorite yet! I would have liked

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On Monday, Carter started back to school! It’s hard to believe she’s in the 2nd grade but she got in Mrs. Miller’s (the teacher she had hoped for and several friends in her) class. So, I couldn’t help but get out the burlap and make Mrs. Miller a little something for her classroom. A little thank you. in advance from one very grateful grandmother.  I also painted my 1st cow portrait!

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As summer vacation comes to a close, I  find myself reminiscing over the past few months and have to admit some of my favorite memories involve my little grand girls, Carter and Emma. Who recently came to visit for several days. As always, I enjoy every minute we spend together. Trying my dandiest to make  memories that will last a lifetime. One day, by request of Carter, we

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I know this will probably come as a surprise to you…..Heck! We can hardly believe it ourselves! But Coach and I have found a cute little cottage in the Historic District, on the north side of Temple, that we want to buy and fix up:) We’re excited and will have lot’s to share about that soon. More good news! Our beautiful, Magnolia House is now available…Our favorite house yet! This charming,

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