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Too Many Choices: Entry Way Lighting Challenge

January 19, 2016 By Shelley 4 Comments

Too Many Choices: Entry Way Lighting Challenge

Finding the Perfect Light for a New House Entry If you've visited before, you know I'm hip deep in new house plans. One big challenge? Staying on budget! Seriously y'all...the struggle is real especially with flooring and lighting. So I took some photos of the entry of the ... [ Read More ]

Blogger’s Top Tips for Storing Christmas Tree Ornaments

January 13, 2016 By Shelley Leave a Comment

Blogger’s Top Tips for Storing Christmas Tree Ornaments

Maybe you already have your Christmas decorations down and neatly stored? A nasty bout of bronchitis kept this Christmas elf from getting my after Christmas clean up...well...cleaned up! But I had a few emails from folks about a couple of my Christmas projects. Especially ... [ Read More ]

“90 Days to Market” Home Organizing Series Kicks Off!

January 5, 2016 By Shelley 7 Comments

“90 Days to Market” Home Organizing Series Kicks Off!

Organizing for a New Start If you have stopped in forĀ  visit before, you've no doubt heard me talk whine about moving next spring... I'm tryin' hard to get excited about it y'all. We're heading to Michigan which has definite advantages. My family loves the Mitten State, ... [ Read More ]

Inspiration for a Shiny New Year

January 1, 2016 By Shelley 2 Comments

Inspiration for a Shiny New Year

Beyond the Resolutions So you wanna know a secret? I've never made a new year's resolution! Nope. Not a one. Zilch. Nada. None. Not ever. How crazy is that? I guess I've never thought they worked. And over the last few years, I'm more convinced of it than ever. I've ... [ Read More ]

Roots North and South Top Ten for 2015

December 31, 2015 By Shelley 26 Comments

Roots North and South Top Ten for 2015

2105 Best of Blogger Countdown! I miss David Letterman. He and his Top 10 List were a favorite way to end the day since my college days. Don't get me wrong, I love the new boys of late night, but having that daily round up was fun. Since I'm a newer blogger, I haven't ... [ Read More ]

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Hi there, I’m Shelley!

The Meaning Behind Roots North and South This blog reflects my love of the "North" and all things "Great Lakes" that comes from my dear little Mother's side of the family. It also pays tribute to all ... [ Read More ]

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