Category Archives: clutter

Clutter and a Surprise

Posted on October 15, 2014 by booksandbuttons

I was looking for a piece of felt for . . .well, never mind why . . . and I figured that the felt was in the basement somewhere—oh, Nurse! And I knew it was in the old Kilworth’s bag … Continue reading →

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Stuff in the Old Blue Trunk

Posted on May 24, 2014 by booksandbuttons

As usual, I’m looking for something I can’t find.  And I thought– “maybe it’s in the old blue trunk!”  and so I took a look:  (you can, too)

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A List of Things That Are Missing

Posted on July 6, 2013 by booksandbuttons

Dear Other Half, Remember the day we made a list of the things we were missing? Seems like a new thing crops up every day. I’m not sure which thing I miss the most, but one I think of often … Continue reading →

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Your hairstyle——-60% !!!!

Posted on November 4, 2011 by booksandbuttons

Did you know that 60% of people’s first impression of you is of your hairstyle? 60%!!   Clothes don’t matter–you could wear a tent–people look at your hair! When I heard that I knew I should do something to change my … Continue reading →

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The Old Straw Purse

Posted on October 21, 2011 by booksandbuttons

This straw purse was mine when I was little.  My sister had a similar one, a little larger.  The fascinating thing to me was the toggle closing. I noticed it in my closet the other day, amongst the clutter, and … Continue reading →

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Sewing=Clutter=Sewing= . . .

Posted on September 30, 2011 by booksandbuttons

Honk! if you like to sew! When I’m not reading, I’m probably sewing!  While you are getting real things done like working or bringing up kids or cleaning or cooking—I’m sewing! And if I’m not sewing I’m probably sorting through … Continue reading →

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