• Victorian Romance, Pretties & Teas

    Oh, Isn’t it Romantic?

    Once Upon a Time, there was a girl named Cynthia Fern who was born a Hopeless Romantic. Oh yes that is me, and I have always been what is called, “A Girly Girl”, sensitive and feminine. That’s okay, because it is who I am. A favorite past-time is to read romantic books, watch romantic movies or TV shows, and make my home and garden as romantic as possible without making my husband feel uncomfortable. It truly is acceptable to love lace, pearls and roses. You can be a hopeless romantic, love pink and girly things and still be a strong woman. Plus, it helps me to deal with other things…

  • Home, Family & Asperger's

    Reverence Begins at Home

    There Once was a Beautiful Dear Little Mommy, all dressed up so lovely for church in azure blue. In her arms she carried her sweet little son in a suit of a lighter hue. This Little Sweet Mommy was Single, and had not a man to help her wrangle this sweet little minx of a Darling Boy upon her wooden pew. So all through the meeting, I heard her soft voice as she shushed and she hushed, and she implored the sweet lad to be quiet, even if he could not be still! But that Beautiful Boy was only two you know, and he had no interest in behaving so.…

  • Victorian Romance, Pretties & Teas

    For the Love of Lace

      Isn’t Lace Romantic? I remember poor Gus trying to find things for Cinderella’s dress. It was the mice that found the trimmings, though wasn’t it? You see, even the mice knew that the ball dress for Cinderella was just not going to be done unless it had some of those feminine touches! Lace and ribbons are some of those trimmings that make things special. Just because we are on a budget, does not mean we can’t have pretty things too! Go ahead and find something pretty that is not practical, and then take it apart for its pieces. I find it very rewarding. I think Gus would agree! So…

  • Victorian Romance, Pretties & Teas

    Teddy Bear Makeover

    Teddy Bear Makeover  I hope you enjoyed this little makeover. I wanted some larger bears, but they have to be party ready! Here is the first makeover. She is almost 2 feet tall. I think that if we are thoughtful and creative, we can do amazing things on a budget. Now this cutie is ready to party at my Teddy Bear Tea & Picnic!