Gully Creek Cottage

wood cake topper

My kids the (engaged, soon to be married) kids love trees and dear, so they decided on that for their wedding theme!  How appropriate is a wood cake topper for that theme?  The bride herself decided to make it.  She has skills. Away she went to the garage to gather a piece of pine to […]
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featuring a Fall wedding

The day arrived, featuring a Fall wedding that takes place one Fall day at the Thorncrown Chapel.  Just as this little girl always dreamt it would be.  Once she found the perfect guy, everything seemed to fall into place. It was a most spectacular location and the vibe in this town was ...
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Fall Craft Get Together

Today was “Fall Craft Get Together” Day! You know how I like to hang and craft with my girls! This Fall day I chose this cute canvas painting with a wood initial and bright fun colors.  A welcoming Pumpkin Sign to hang on the front door.  (See sample in the photo above.) Crafting is ...
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King Size Headboard project

Disclaimer: this post contains affiliate links. When Boo n I first got married, he went out and bought a beautiful queen size bed and dresser for us as an anniversary present.  Many years later… when he moved to start work with a new company, he went out and bought a king size bed.  ...
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Bench makeover

Disclaimer: this post contains affiliate links. Freakin’ FINALLY!  That’s all I can really say, cause typically when I start a project…(and I love to work on projects), I don’t let it get away from me.  However, with this Texas heat…good Lord!  I’m talking ...
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here it is…

here it is, the lovely – long story! On my “about me” page, I wrote about how my husband and I met in very short detail.  Well, here’s the story. Many years ago, I was going to college.  That fall, I had been elected campus queen. Several school clubs were helping on ...
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quick pizza rolls

Thanks to “Our Best Bites”, I happened upon the recipe for her delicious and mouth watering quick pizza rolls.  I made these for dinner Saturday night—and they were wonderful!  Let me just add that I am not a pizza fan-never have been. I KNOW- I KNOW!  You think me weird but ...
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