Recently I helped David set up and tear down a rather extensive sound system for a live music event we did in Tulsa. As I was helping carry microphone stands and speakers to the trailer we haul equipment in, David said, “You always wanted to be a roadie, right?”. I replied, “No, I always wanted…
Creating a Beautiful Life: Taking Some Time Off
The Life With Dee tagline is “creating a beautiful life”. I truly believe that’s a worthy goal but in all honesty, I sometimes struggle with it. Too often I get caught up in “busy” and fail to take time to focus on living. Next weekend we will be hosting the 10th annual Happyland Music Fest…
Scaling Back For Summer
Summer is fast approaching and a new season is often a good time to reevaluate our daily schedules and routines. I’ve decided I’ll be scaling back for summer, at least in some areas of my life. Last week while on vacation in North Myrtle Beach, I read the book, Essentialism, by Greg McKeown. It’s…
A New Blog Feature ~ Cozy Corner
Welcome to a brand new Life With Dee blog feature: Cozy Corner. I adore seeing little glimpses of other people’s homes and I feel certain I’m not alone. Every once in awhile I will share a little peek into my house. I hope you enjoy it. The Entry Table We have a very long, narrow…
Create a Beautiful Life: Cloth Napkins and Real Dishes
It’s all too easy to skip the niceties of a beautiful life in the name of ease and convenience. Sadly, I see many people opting for paper plates and paper towels rather than real dishes and cloth napkins. But it really isn’t that difficult to set a cozy supper table. It just takes a bit…
Hygge in the Springtime
From the first time I heard of the Danish concept of hygge, I’ve been enchanted. I instantly related to the whole idea of coziness and sweet little pleasures. In fact, it seems like something created just for me. This post may contain affiliate links and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Read…
Create a Homemaker’s Puttering Basket
Putter: to move around without hurrying and in a relaxed and pleasant way. I don’t hear people talk about “puttering” much anymore so I looked up the definition to make sure the meaning hadn’t changed. You know how it is. You grow up calling a certain type of summer footwear “thongs” only to have that…
The Wisdom of Grandma
If we are fortunate there will be someone in our life who provides an example of a life well-lived. For me, that person was Grandma. I grew up next door to my grandparents and spent much of my childhood in their home. I continued to spend a lot of time with Grandma until she died…
10 Ways to Survive and Thrive This Winter
It’s no secret that I’m not a fan of winter. However, I’m also no fan of excessive whining and complaining. I’ve given this whole winter thing a lot of thought and come up with a plan. Here is how I intend to not only survive but actually thrive this winter. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate…
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