Tag Archives: Real Life

Time Out!

Posted on June 12, 2020 by civilwarrose5

As an adult I recognize that there are times when I need to go to my room for a Time Out. There are days when EVERYTHING went wrong. Work was horrible and stressful. Traffic was a mess. Everybody driving in … Continue reading →

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The Great Migration…

Posted on March 17, 2020 by civilwarrose5

Maybe I should have titled that ‘The Great Migraine-tion’. If you’re a home owner, or have been one in the past, then you know that every little “easy” project you take on very quickly becomes a giant monster that eats … Continue reading →

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Bathroom Closet Finished!

Posted on February 21, 2020 by civilwarrose5

It feels like it took FOREVER. It got to the point where I didn’t want to walk through the living room at all. It was just… messy. I was going to leave the inside primed and not paint it, but … Continue reading →

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Bathroom Closet Project – Part 1

Posted on January 31, 2020 by civilwarrose5

Have you ever said to yourself, “Self, I’m going to work on this project and I should have it done in a few hours. Then I can go work on something that I actually enjoy!” Then once you get into … Continue reading →

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Real Life 1-10-20

Posted on January 10, 2020 by civilwarrose5

I thought it was about time that I give you guys another reason for being glad that your life isn’t as messy as mine. There used to be a show called, “Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous.” Well, this blog … Continue reading →

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Bodycon Dress – Continues

Posted on November 26, 2019 by civilwarrose5

It’s been a little bit, but I posted about the bodycon dress that I am attempting to make for my friend, Jamie. When I last posted about this dress I was at the point where I needed to grade from … Continue reading →

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Real Life – 10-11-19

Posted on October 11, 2019 by civilwarrose5

Have you been feeling like life is a real drag? Do you think that everybody else on social media has a wonderful life? Do you think that you’re the only one who is trying to get into her sewing room, … Continue reading →

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First Attempt Sewing a T-Shirt

Posted on September 6, 2019 by civilwarrose5

Since it’s National Sewing Month, and also a long weekend, I decided to try sewing a long-sleeved t-shirt. I’ve never worked with knits before so I wanted to give it a try. I’ll give you a head’s up that it … Continue reading →

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The Joy of Hermiting

Posted on August 30, 2019 by civilwarrose5

Hermiting: verb 1. the act of being a hermit Last Thursday I told Jay that as soon as I arrived home from work on Friday I was hermiting for the rest of the weekend. The only time I intended to leave … Continue reading →

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The Last Tree Cutting

Posted on August 13, 2019 by civilwarrose5

Over the past six and a half years that we’ve lived in this house we’ve managed to cut down all of our trees except one. This giant maple resided in our front yard. It was beautiful and helped give our … Continue reading →

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