Dirt Road Adventures – The Best-Laid Plans
I hope you had a great week!
After returning from a busy weekend away for a wedding, I was ready for a productive week—however, the best-laid plans and all that.
I had such grand plans.
We can start dieting seriously this week.
I’ll get the house decorated and everything back in order.
I’ll get my editorial calendar filled with creative ideas.
And so many other plans to get the year off to a great start.
Things didn’t go exactly as planned.
First, my husband woke up on Tuesday morning sick and tested positive for covid. Rudy sensed something wasn’t right and didn’t leave Brad’s side.
As a precaution, I cancelled my hair appointment, so it’s been crazy hair days over here.
In addition, I sanitized everything like crazy and felt confident that I was getting sick every few minutes. LOL
By Friday, I’d talk myself into getting sick. I woke up to a dripping nose and had a sore throat by evening. I tested negative for covid and don’t feel bad, just irritated. LOL
Needless to say, I needed this quote this past week.
I hope your second week of January was productive, and I’m ready to check off all the boxes on my to-do list this week. But first, let’s see what did happen last week on the blog.
This is a look back at all my adventures this past week.
After a week of being confined to the house, I was able to update a few of your favorite posts. I shared a few new projects and started working on some upcoming posts.
In addition, I was able to catch up on some of my favorite bloggers, and I’ll share some of their inspiring posts today.
In Case You Missed It
First, if you need to brush up on your photography skills, check out Top iPhone Photography Tips
Next, I shared this Easy Mid-Century Furniture Flip.
January is a great time to get organized, and these 8 Organizing Tips are helpful.
I shared my original post on Thursday about how we built our DIY Greenhouse.
And finally, How to Transform an old TV cabinet into a usable storage cabinet.
Finally, some warm and cozy bedroom decorating ideas.
Adventures off the Dirt Road
Why Didn’t I Think of That?
Each week, there are so many wonderful blog posts, and I’m sharing some of my favorites with you today.
There are so many creative ideas, and I’m always asking myself, “Why didn’t I think of that”? LOL
My friend Wendy shared How To Make this gorgeous Fresh Lemon Wreath!
My friend Molly shared her winter wonderland views from her home on the coast of Maine.
Check out Ann’s Vintage Hutch styled perfectly with wedding china.
Read these 13 Self-Discovery Books this year.
I want to try this Healthy White Chicken Chili Recipe.
If you love yarn projects, check out these 5 Valentines Heart Ideas.
How To Care For House Plants in Winter is so helpful.
Look at this cute DIY PomPom and Heart Garland.
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Coming Soon!
Beginning this week, you will start to see several new posts, including some of the following:
- Cozy Winter Home Tour
- How to use Thrifted Items for Valentine’s Decor Ideas
- How To Make Paper Flowers
- How To Decorate the Tops of Your Cabinets.
- Supper Club – Book Club Theme
- Blueberry Bread Pudding Breakfast Recipe
- A Winter Valentines Porch
- A Cozy Romantic Guest Bedroom
- And More…
I hope you have a wonderful week, and I look forward to sharing more adventures with you soon.
If that crazy hair picture had dark hair and a cup of coffee in hand it would be me!!
Stay well my friend!!
Jennifer,
LOL. I was overdue for my hair appointment and then had to postpone for 2 weeks.. Not pretty.
Hi Rachel, I do hope your both well soon, these bugs are sticking it out !!!
Great post, so glad you felt up to it. Take care, hugs from the UK.xx
Janette,
Yes, several people from the wedding have been sick since. We’ve been fortunate to avoid it but it caught us this time.
Where are your go to thrift shops in & around Asheboro?
Susan,
I love Christian Outreach Thrift Store, Consigns & Finds, and Consignment Plus – all on S. Fayetteville St. The antique shops on Sunset are all good also.
Truly enjoyed reading this blog post filled with beauty, real life, outstanding links, new ideas, and food for thought! Thank you!
Megan,
Thank you so much. I appreciate your encouraging words
take care of yourself and your hubby, looking forward to your NEW IDEAS….
I really appreciate your encouragement and kind words.
Thank you so much for sharing Rachel I hope you are feeling better and so glad you didn’t get COVID. Amazing
Ann,
I really appreciate this.
I really enjoy your blog each day, keep up the wonderful work and amazing ideas. Have a joyous week
Gail,
I appreciate your encouragement so much.
So sorry to hear that you all have been sick. So much going around right now…it’s brutal! I hope everyone is on the mend soon!
Jen,
Thank you so much. I hope you are recovering nicely.
Oh Rachel I hope everyone is feeling better soon! Dogs truly are amazing and know when we just aren’t ourselves and are the best therapy. Hope you guys get some rest this weekend! <3
Nicolle,
I really appreciate this. I hope you have a healthy new year and I look forward to working with you this year.
I really enjoyed reading your post on how you built the greenhouse. Hope your hubby is feeling much better and glad you didn’t come down with it. Take it easy and enjoy the week!
Debra,
I’m so glad you enjoyed the post. Thank you so much.
Rachel, I just love all of your energy and inspiration. I always love all of your blogs. Most recently, I really appreciate your IPhone photography blog. I have an android, but I am sure the same principles apply. I wish your hubby a speedy recovery, and you and your family and healthy and wealthy New Year!
Miche,
I really appreciate your kind words. I hope the tips are helpful. I hope you have a wonderful new year as well.
Hi Rachel! Thanks so much for sharing my winter wonderland. Today is is below freezing with icy rain. No fun! I hope that Brad is on the mend soon and fingers crossed you don’t get sick. I am definitely going to check out the photography tips! Take care!
Molly,
I really appreciate this. I hope your weather improves. Your images of the snow were stunning.
Rachel, I hope you both feel better soon! Thank you so much for sharing my yarn hearts this week! You’re so sweet! Take care of yourself and get some rest!
Kim,
I really appreciate this, and you are also welcome. Have a great week.
Oh Rachel, I sure hope you both feel better soon. There is nothing worse. Your posts are always so delightful to read and I enjoyed the story of your shed. Thank you for sharing my lemon wreath, your such a doll.
Wendy,
I really appreciate this. Thanks so much.
I’m so sorry to hear about your husband, Rachel. I haven’t had Covid but everyone I know that has says it’s super uncomfortable. I’ll definitely be praying you don’t get it. Thanks so much for sharing my 37 self discovery books. I really appreciate it. Hugs, CoCo
CoCo,
You are so welcome and Thanks for your prayers.
Thanks, Rachel, for another great post! Hope your hubby is feeling much better. How cute to see that picture of your dog right by your husband. Our pets always know when things are not right.
Rachel, having to cancel a hair appointment is absolutely devastating — especially when you really need that haircut, etc. I hate when this happens!
Take care! Hope you stay well. This covid is horrible. I wish it could go back to China!!
Mary-Ann,
I really appreciate this. We are finally feeling better and getting out a little today. Have a great weekend.
I hope you are all feeling better over at the Ponds Farmhouse Rachel. It’s so sweet how Rudy was stuck to your hubby like glue. That’s how Jax is when we aren’t feeling well. I’m sure your hair looks much better than the picture you shared. Sending hugs and love.
Kim,
I really appreciate this but it really doesn’t look much better.