Author Archives: Emily Wheeler

Collecting Mary Hadley Pottery

Mary Hadley stoneware pottery started in 1939 in Louisville, Kentucky. I started collecting Mary Hadley pottery years ago as both my mother and grandmother collected the pottery. Many of my pieces have come from my mother and grandmother. Displaying and using the pottery brings me such joy. I was lucky a few years ago andContinue reading “Collecting Mary Hadley Pottery”

DIY Outdoor Farmhouse Table

A beautiful Christmas gift from my husband. After having the same patio set for over 20 years, I told him I wanted a new table that could be used for entertaining and went nicely with the rest of the patio furniture. Using cedar decking he had taken from our friends when they replaced their deck,Continue reading “DIY Outdoor Farmhouse Table”

Repurposed Industrial Side Table

As usual, after putting away our Christmas decorations I had an urge to rearrange. While rearranging, I decided I needed a new side table. Instead of buying something, I decided to repurpose an industrial raised stand that was sitting empty in the living room. Rick found a rough piece of wood in his workshop whichContinue reading “Repurposed Industrial Side Table”

With the Cold Comes Frozen Pipes

If any of you live in an old home, you know what it is like. When there is a series of days below zero things (especially pipes) begin not to work. Yet, this is the reality of living in an 1839 home with uninsulated walls and a dirt basement. Having been in our River HomeContinue reading “With the Cold Comes Frozen Pipes”

Tackling the Attic (aka Elisabeth’s Collection of Stuff)

The past 2 weekends we started going through some of the containers. I have saved everything! Last weekend, we sorted her baby items I am keeping. This weekend we focused on most of the items Elisabeth has collected for her future home. We also went through everything she brought home from her last apartment. HappyContinue reading “Tackling the Attic (aka Elisabeth’s Collection of Stuff)”

No-Fuss Dinners When the Winter Chills Zap Your Energy

Some days(weeks) you just don’t feel like cooking! As much as I enjoy cooking, by the end of some days,I am exhausted and no idea what to cook.  This has been one of those weeks. Right now all of us are dealing with stress we can not control, COVID and political unrest! Where and whenContinue reading “No-Fuss Dinners When the Winter Chills Zap Your Energy”

Who Ever Thought At-Home Whole Foods Delivery in the Hudson Valley Would Become Popular?

Back in December, I learned that Whole Foods delivered to New Baltimore if a prime member. I decided to give it a try this week as I have not been to the store since December. Some may ask, why I did not try a locally owened store. I chose this as the prices were affordable,convenientContinue reading “Who Ever Thought At-Home Whole Foods Delivery in the Hudson Valley Would Become Popular?”

Spending Sunday’s with the Family

Every Sunday, I cook a family breakfast and start the prep work for dinner, and prepare Rick’s snack for work. During the cold winter months I like to make a Sunday dinner that can be prepared ahead so we can enjoy the afternoon and evening. I call it my one night off of cooking. IContinue reading “Spending Sunday’s with the Family”