Slaters' Funny Farm

As I am attempting to finally get some changes in my home now that my daughter has moved and I have a spare room to make into the granddolls room and my office, I've researched some of what is hot for spring decorating. I thought that the farm post today would be about that - decorating. One of the best things about any season is comfort and cozy! You must be comfortable with what you put in your home and I believe that it must be cozy. Whether you add new paint, new furniture, new pillows, or just a new throw make it cozy. Spring weather can bring about warm days but in the Midwest, you will still see many cool days and cold mornings. ( About 27 degrees as I write this, where I live.) Farm House style is another big returning décor trend for 2017. As I live in a home on a small hobby farm, I like that idea. Wood tile, charming rustic pieces, items that have been repurposed are all great assets in a farm house. Signs that have simple sayings are always a plus in a farm house lo...

Hello All! What a year it has been! As we are heading into spring and will soon be into April, I must say that I have had my fill of 2017. I know it is early, but seriously. It began with my husband waking up on Jan. 8 unable to walk, then surgery 22 days later, then grandbaby sick, then me, then my mother in law. She ended up in the hospital and rehab for 30 days to build up her strength. My granddoll and I have been sick for what seems like months. UGH!!! I believe our issues started when the grand got sick with RSV and it was not treated as such. She was treated for Amoxicillin for an ear infection and nothing else. I was treated for my upper respiratory infection, but I am still coughing and it has been over a month. She is still fighting ear infection as well. It just seems that we can't get well. My husband is in therapy now and is beginning to get around better, but the symptoms are still with him some. He still shows signs of drop foot and just a day or two ago, tripped...