Surviving a 2nd Hip Replacement

The time may come when you are plagued with over-lap autoimmune disorders and your joints are just done! Keeping your organs clean and fresh is a must because those are a little harder to replace. You can live a nice clean life and keep your organs on a great balance. But, the joints go through a certain number of rotations with activity a day no matter what. As a result, if your a very active person you put those joints...

Wire Wrap Tree of Life Pendant

Easy wire wrap Tree of Life!

If you have some wire you would like to use up and a nice stone pendant with a opening at the top, you can make a really easy wire wrap tree of life. I will lead you through a Easy wire wrap Tree of life tutorial. What you need is 24-22 gauge wire to make the trees. 20 gauge is always good for bail wire. A 1 – 2 inch stone with a hole drilled in the top. Also, tools...

Hip prosthetic for total hip replacement

What’s Getting a new Hip like?

Hello friends, before I start a medical discussion I want everyone to know that each persons journey is their own. Everyone’s story is different, and this blog post is a reflection of my own. This experience discusses what it is like getting a new hip replacement. Yes, I had a extensive 30 plus year career as a R.N., working in the hospital setting, homecare, and clinics. Every person needs to have a Dr., that they can talk to and trust,...

The 20 minute envelope pillow

Making the 20 Minute Envelope Pillow??

could i make a 20 minute envelope pillow? Could I actually make one of those pillows described as a 20 minute envelope pillow? Meaning, it should only take you 20 minutes to complete the slip cover that goes over the pillow form. Thus, giving you a completed project within 20 minutes of starting it. Like most people, I have not touched a sewing machine since I was in junior high school home Ec., class. So, I was really Looking for...

Refurbished mid century modern chairs Shelby Williams

Refurbishing Damaged Mid Century Modern chairs

A great DIY project that was one of my first challenges, was a pair of vintage chairs. Refurbishing these damaged mid century modern chairs and taking them back to their normal blonde tone was my goal. Since they are solid maple they have a lovely rich tone to the wood grain, which could be a challenge to re-create. These 2 chairs came from a company called, “Shelby Williams”, which takes them to that mid century time frame. Let me take...