Pleasant View Schoolhouse

I am happy to report that we have finished school for the year. Bella coasted in easily in mid-May, Giles worked extremely hard and had fina...

A week of cool weather and frequent showers has made everything lush. Felix planted this purple shamrock last year--a garden passalong from ...

My etsy sale went so well I am trying it again, with another one of Daisy's rejects, this never-worn smock. My shop is here .

I made this little baby skirt and it was roundly rejected by Daisy who only wears bathing suits right now. So I'm offering it for my sal...

I'm very pleased to note that the deer have not yet destroyed my vegetable garden! We have baby zucchini we will be picking later this w...

"She walked briskly, dressed for action in an old middy blouse and skirt. Over one arm hung a pail containing a small rake, a trowel, g...

"When in use the dining room must be well aired, scrupulously clean, and free from dust. It is best to air the room before each meal. A...

Inspired by the new polish of my sitting room, I madeover an old friend that has been residing on my green couch for several years. A needle...

As school finishes up for the year I am getting to some less urgent projects, and today put up new curtains in the sitting room. Previously ...

Happily-grouped reds on the front porch this afternoon.

The last few weeks I have been walking to the west after dinner--it's getting too hot to go for my walk in the afternoon. The advantage ...

A graceful afternoon dress from 1948: I love the square neck and cut-in-one sleeves, as well as the pintucks to gather up the shoulder fulln...

In an effort to break us all of the habit of setting stuff down on The Green Thing when we come into the house, this morning Clara and I set...

I love cooking Thai at home, but sometimes find the lengthy ingredients lists quite fatiguing. Here is my own soup that captures the feeling...

Daisy has generally given up her afternoon nap, but accidents do happen.

" The health of my family is in my care; therefore-- I will preserve as far as possible the nutritive elements in the foods which are d...

Clara and Bella made an apple pie all by themselves. Bella did the crust from scratch while Clara prepped the filling. All Granny Smiths, al...

" The health of my family is in my care; therefore-- I will base my market list on meal planned according to the "DIET PATTERN....

" The health of my family is in my care; therefore-- I will spare no effort in planning the right kinds of food in the right amounts. S...

The Composer gave me a real live corsage! Such vintage glamour . . . And copper roses, which made for a very happy breakfast. Giles gave me ...