As a new season begins, so does a new adventure for me~~blogging! I have been inspired by my cousin Johanna and the countless blogs I have read and enjoyed. All (except for cousin Jo) are friends I have never met but have invited me into their homes and lives to share in simple pleasures. I would like to do the same, and I hope I will inspire others as well.

I have been married for twenty-two years to my Bill, and we have two children. We live in a home on Long Island that my husband built board by board and nail by nail, and we cherish it. We also share our home with five cats. Whereas Bill is the carpenter/decorator, I am the decorator/keeper of the premises! I love my home and enjoy making it warm and welcoming to all who inhabit it and those who visit.

I'm a stay home Mom, active Daisy Troop leader and school volunteer. I also enjoy cooking, traveling, reading, crafting and gardening. My decorating style is country and I LOVE all things Amish. I adrmire their values, their crafts, cooking and carpentry and have incorporated those features into our lives as well.

I hope you will join me on this journey of blogging and I hope we all have fun!

Margaret