August 31, 2024
Hello Sweet Friends!
Welcome to 'A Note from Tina', a monthly collection of recent posts, shopping, interesting finds from fellow bloggers, and life here at Maples & Stone Home.
Welcome to 'A Note from Tina', a monthly collection of recent posts, shopping, interesting finds from fellow bloggers, and life here at Maples & Stone Home.
Table of content
• Life Lately
• This & That from the Web
• What I've Bought
• August Posts (in case you missed them)
Life Lately
Wow, Did this summer go by fast or what? Labor day marks the unofficial end of summer. It's hard to believe it is this weekend! Where did the time go?
Of course there are many that have started decorating for fall/halloween ... but I just can't, it's to darn early! Have you started fall/halloween decorating yet?
Our grandson (middle school) and granddaughter (elementary school) started mid-August. "D" our oldest grandson is in his second year of college. How many of you remember when school started the day after Labor day?
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| View of the persevere from our daughters back porch. |
DH and I took a short trip to my daughter's in Florida to drop off the furniture she inherited from my mom. It was a nice little break. It's so peaceful in the morning and evening on their back porch.
So, any big plans for Labor day weekend? Not sure what we'll be doing 🤔, probably work on some projects.
I've fallen behind on editing my posts, so please bear with me!
This and That on the Web
- Have you ever heard of a Blackberry Shrub? It's an old fashioned drink that sounds yummy!
- Of course this Bramble Patch Blackberry Pie looks delicious too.
- Oh! Check out these Ice cream Nachos!
What I Bought:
Right now I'm searching for pillow covers. I know what I want but haven't found them yet. (sigh, so frustrating)
I have bought a few things but haven't received/ used them yet.
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| We had to put Sarge to sleep this past weekend 😪 He was almost 15yrs old and having a lot of health problems. |
August Posts (in case you missed them)
Y'all have a safe and fun Labor day weekend!
you'll find me sharing at the parties listed here
August 26, 2024
Hello sweet friends and Welcome to 'What I've Read'.
If you're new here this is a monthly post of the books I've read either on Kindle or in physical form, or listened to on Audible or Chirp. Hopefully you enjoy this months books or if you've read any let me now what you thought in the comments below. If you want to see more of the books I've read go here or check out goodreads.
Happy Reading!
A Year of Puttery Treats (August chapter)
Author: Alison May | ☆☆☆☆ |Available: Kindle HERE | This book covers each month as chapters and has fun ideas/inspiration for each.
Welcome to A Year of Puttery Treats. One gorgeous, life-enhancing little something to do for each of the 365 days in the year.
Housekeeping you see, can be terribly dull. A monotonous round of chasing dirt and moving objects that we should seek to enhance with the kind of decorative little to-do’s that gladden the heart and help to bring both order and authenticity in to our homes.
While the treats vary from the pretty to the silly, the fragrant and the celebratory, they are each designed to remind us that keeping house is about more than getting busy with a vacuum and a duster and should instead be about enhancing the lives of those that live in our homes. In reflecting the soul of the Mistress of the house and marking the lives of those she shares it with, puttery treats are quite the most lovely way to ritualise life within our own four walls and more than that to celebrate the art of homemaking and bring joy to domesticity.
In a Year of Puttery treats you will find seasonal tasks and little to-dos for annual holidays and national celebrations. You will discover ways to journal your days and create a living museum of family life. You will find tiny pampering treats and scrubby housekeeping tips, and in the midst of it all, right there in the heart of your home you will find yourself…
The Killing of Uncle Sam | the demise of the United States of America
Author: Rodney Howard-Browne & Paul. Williams | Narrator: Ian Patterson | Audiobook: 14hrs 4min | Purchase: Here, Here, Here, Here| ☆☆☆☆
Although this book is long and is filled with historical information, that at times can be overwhelming, it's so worth the read! You will definitely learn a lot.
Pride, greed, and power have driven men to do the unthinkable–including selling out their nations and unsuspected citizens to the most corrupt and destructive “invisible” global leaders on Earth. But how did this happen on American soil? How did the downfall begin and who were the predators that the “land of the free and home of the brave” fell victim to? And is all hope lost?This book captures details of the last 200 years of American history that mainstream media does not want you to know. It dissects the “legalized” system of the private central banks that has gone unchecked, and delivers gut-wrenching truths about the real domestic and foreign enemies of the United States. With over 1000 footnotes and quotes from former presidents, prime ministers, and state officials, it will equip you with the facts that the elites have covered up for centuries and empower you to stand up for the truth. (via amazon)
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August 12, 2024
I had ordered 4 of these table legs for a project but changed my mind, so they sat in the garage for some time. Then one day I was shopping for lamps (again) and spotted some that I loved the style of, but not the color or price. I showed Jeff, he mentioned that the style resembled the legs in the garage. I had a light bulb moment, there were my lamps!
It took me a few weeks to gather the stuff we needed, then another month for me to find the lampshades and Jeff a few hours to make the lamps. But in the end it was worth it!
Supplies
- 2 unfinished wood legs
- Lighting kit
- Lampshades
- Stain
- Wax
- 2 - 2" thick (by whatever size you want) for the base
- ⅜" × 36" shank bit
- Drill
- Router and bit
- Heavy duty clamps
- Sandpaper
- Glue
- Lamp harp
This is a very simple diy.
BASE
- Cut the base for the lamp, then mark center and drill a ⅜" hole all the way through
- Flip base over, using the router, router a groove for the cord to tuck into
Lamp Body
- Find center of leg on both ends and mark
- Clamp leg down securely and drill hole through the leg (this takes some muscle and time)
- Sand of any rough edges from drilling
- Attach base with glue (and/or nails)
- Stain or paint
- Once dry feed cord from the top to the bottom
- Assemble light socket, add light, harp and shade.
There you have it. Your new lamps.
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August 05, 2024
Did You Know?
I'm pretty sure everybody knows that Watermelon is majority water...
- 92% to be exact, and the other 8% is sugar
- It comes in a variety of sizes, seed and seedless
- it's also part of the same gourd family that cucumbers and squash are
- The seeds can be dried, roasted and eaten
- There are more than 1000 varieties
- More information here
Good for the Body
There are numerous health benefits in Watermelon
- It offers low calories
- Excellent source of Vitamin C
- Plus Vitamin A and B⁶
- And other benefits
A Few Recipes
- Watermelon Fries This is a cute idea
- This looks yummy Watermelon Kiwi Smoothie and so does this Watermelon Margarita on the Rocks
- I bet this is good Was Fire and Ice Salsa
Until next time, -
xo Tina
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July 31, 2024
Hello Sweet Friends!
Welcome to 'A Note from Tina'. A monthly note where you can catch-up on all the projects, d.i.y.s, crafts, recipes, and life here at MaplesStone. So grab your favorite drink and join me for a few. Thank you for being here!
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| Excuse my finger in this picture! One of 3 watermelons in my garden. |
Life Lately
Well summer is not officially over, but school will be starting for my grandson J and granddaughter S the second week of August. So unofficially it's coming to an end for some.
July was hot and humid, (August will be too) but that's nothing new for here. However, it did make it rough for my garden but it survived...barely.
We celebrated 3 birthdays this month, Jeff turned 59, granddaughter S turned 10, and oldest grandson D turned 20! My father passed away in '23, if he was still with us he would have been 99! We also babysat our grandfur babies Wolfie 🐶 and Salem 🐱 for a week.
I was also busy making plans for a quick trip to Florida next month. Other than that we just try to stay cool!
What I Bought
- I bought a pair of these underwear from Tommy John. I loved them, so I bought 3 more pair.
- I love my reef sandals so much I own 3 pairs.
- DH Jeff uses this cleaner on the exterior of our home.
On the Blog
- At the beginning of the month I showed ways to re-use things from my stash...Re-use It | 3 Quick, Simple & Inexpensive Ideas
- I love this coffee table DH Jeff made & I share where the inspiration came from...DIY Coffee Table
- Unfortunately I didn't finish reading what I wanted to this month; but I did finish something...What I've Read
That's all for this month!
you'll find me sharing at the parties listed here
July 22, 2024
Hello sweet friends and Welcome to 'What I've Read'.
If you're new here this is a monthly post of the books I've read either on Kindle or in physical form, or listened to on Audible or Chirp. Hopefully you enjoy this months books or if you've read any let me now what you thought in the comments below. If you want to see more of the books I've read go here or check out goodreads.
Happy Reading!
A Year of Puttery Treats (July chapter)
Author: Alison May | ☆☆☆☆ |Available: Kindle HERE | This book covers each month as chapters and has fun ideas/inspiration for each.
Welcome to A Year of Puttery Treats. One gorgeous, life-enhancing little something to do for each of the 365 days in the year.
Housekeeping you see, can be terribly dull. A monotonous round of chasing dirt and moving objects that we should seek to enhance with the kind of decorative little to-do’s that gladden the heart and help to bring both order and authenticity in to our homes.
While the treats vary from the pretty to the silly, the fragrant and the celebratory, they are each designed to remind us that keeping house is about more than getting busy with a vacuum and a duster and should instead be about enhancing the lives of those that live in our homes. In reflecting the soul of the Mistress of the house and marking the lives of those she shares it with, puttery treats are quite the most lovely way to ritualise life within our own four walls and more than that to celebrate the art of homemaking and bring joy to domesticity.
In a Year of Puttery treats you will find seasonal tasks and little to-dos for annual holidays and national celebrations. You will discover ways to journal your days and create a living museum of family life. You will find tiny pampering treats and scrubby housekeeping tips, and in the midst of it all, right there in the heart of your home you will find yourself…
you'll find me sharing at the parties listed here
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