Welcome.....

To my world of the weird, the strange, the unexplained......... no, I'm just kidding, this is a happy place......OK, maybe I am just a little weird.

Wednesday, May 06, 2026

Fairy house bottle

 I started this last year, lost interest and just stored it away. The only thing I had done was glue the door and windows on, which I had moulds for. The rest i just did by hand. With modeling paste, paper clay and my trusty glue gun, I finished it today. I wanted lots of texture, kind of over did it, but, it was fun anyway!


 

Sunday, May 03, 2026

Sunday drive around the town

 We took a long Sunday drive, as old people do, and enjoyed this beautiful day. The wind was crazy wild though. It died down in the late afternoon, so we had a little fireside time. I hope you all had a great day!


 

Saturday, May 02, 2026

Flowers for me!

 Bought myself some flowers today at our flower shop that just opened in town (Sparkling Blooms and Blessings)I went for the peonies, but came home with roses and irises too. So pretty! Made some more bread. I am baking it while it is cool and putting it in the freezer for later. Plan on making a couple more loaves. Hope you are all enjoying your day!



 

Thursday, April 30, 2026

Steampunk owl bottle

 I became overly enthusiastic yesterday and made this entire two sided steampunk bottle and yeast bread from scratch....today....I am tired.


 



Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Little Chipping sparrow

I saw this little Chipping sparrow fly out of his nest today. He landed about 5 feet from me. Doesn't he have the sweetest little face?


 

Monday, April 27, 2026

Ha Ha

 I don't have a cat, but if I did, he/she would probably have this attitude.. Aren't cats funny?


 

Friday, April 24, 2026

 Bill has been giving that fishing pole a workout! Look what we had for lunch today! Two more bags are in the freezer!


 

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

 Mama bluebird sticking her head out of the nesting box on this hot, windy day!


 

Monday, April 20, 2026

Happy Birthday, Preston

 Happy 49th Birthday to my son, Preston (Alexander Preston Phillips) today! Have a great day, Son! Love you so much!


 

Saturday, April 18, 2026

 We just saw our first hummingbird of the season! Bet he had a rocky trip through all those storms last night!

Thursday, April 16, 2026

Good night

 What a nice day! It was windy, but I sat out in my swing and had my coffee. On Thursday afternoons I volunteer at Country Creek Treasures and help with customers or other projects that need done, but mostly I visit with my team mates and friends. Then it was Pizza time at Mago's pizzeria with my co-workers and friends from World Color Press. I hope you all had a great day! It is almost tomorrow, have a good sleep everyone...Good night

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Barely caught a glimpse of a rainbow

 Barely caught a glimpse of a rainbow...




 

 

Monday, April 06, 2026

Sunday, April 05, 2026

Look at those Easter bonnets

 Look at those Easter bonnets! Me and my cousin, Linda, (may she rest in peace). We sure had a lot of fun together, especially when we were kids!


 

Happy Easter from me and my mom from waaaaay back when

Happy Easter from me and my mom from waaaaay back when...

 


Saturday, April 04, 2026

Happy Birthday

 Happy 20th birthday to my grandson Caleb Phillips today! Hope you have a great day!


 

Friday, April 03, 2026

Bill went fishing, so........yum!

 Bill went fishing, so........yum!


 

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Steampunk items I made this week

 Here are a couple of things I made for my craft booth this week. Pesky customers keep buying my handmade steampunk items. just kidding. I'm actually really grateful for all of you steampunk fans out there! Have a good evening all!




 

Monday, March 30, 2026

Sunday, March 29, 2026

A beautiful moon this evening!

 A beautiful moon this evening! Hope you have all had a great day!


 

Monday, March 23, 2026

Happy Birthday, Lucas

 Happy 17th Birthday to my grandson, Lucas, today! Hope you have a fantastic day! Love you bunches!


 

Sunday, March 22, 2026

And now....hail and 46°.

 And now....hail and 46°.


 

Wild temperature changes in Ilinois

 We have spent the last few days outside, including today. We knew the weather was making a drastic change. It was 90° at 5:00. The wind and cold came in like a rocket, within 30 minutes Temps went from 85° to 64°. The wind is averaging 24 mph, gusts are around 30+mph now! Glad we enjoyed the hot days, going to be cool again for a while...

Friday, March 20, 2026

Thursday, March 19, 2026

An eveing with the World Color Press ladies

 Had a wonderful time with these friends and co-workers this evening. We spent many years working with each other and becoming like sisters It's always great to see everyone!


 

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Trail cam photos

 Checked the trail cams this morning, and the young buck is at it again, trying to show off for the ladies! Also, just a couple of interesting photos too. It's always fun to see what's happening in your yard in the middle of the night! Everyone have a great day, warmer temps are on their way!


 



Friday, March 13, 2026

Red Hat St. Patrick's Day

 It was St. Patrick's Day with the Red Hat sisters today! Thank you, Debi Champion for all of the fun games, decorations, glasses and beads. Thank you to the ladies who brought prizes also. It was such a fun time!

 













Happy Friday the 13th!