Author Archives: Robynn

{Start Your Own Collection}

We are all familiar with the collection of 100+ figurines in GrAnNy’S curio cabinet.  However, before you write off “collections” consider collecting just a few of your favorite items such as ViNtAgE spoons, autographs from you favorite people, AnTiQuE fishing lures, concert tickets, John Deere toy tractors {my dad had that collection!} or seashells to name only a few. Continue reading “{Start Your Own Collection}”

{Mental Drag}

One of the things that I have observed about myself is that living in a space that is DisOrgaNizEd and mEsSy is a huge drain on me mentally.  For that reason, one of the first things I do when I need to get a project completed is make sure my surroundings are in order. AreContinue reading “{Mental Drag}”

{God’s Not Freaking Out, So Relax!}

This post is for the person whose life seems CrAzY and out of control.  If you’re not there, you can read it anyway, because although you may not find yourself in that PrEdiCeMeNt today, eventually life cycles through and you’ll be there.  I’m not being negative.  It’s just the reality.  And it’s just part of theContinue reading “{God’s Not Freaking Out, So Relax!}”

Stacy’s {Winning} Cheese-y Potato Soup

This past December, the high school where I previously taught, had a soup ThRoWdOwN {not sure exactly what they called it} amongst their staff.  A friend & former colleague of mine, StAcY, won the contest.  I asked her if she would mind me sharing her prize-winning recipe.  Here it is: Stacy’s Cheese-y Potato Soup Ingredients: Potatoes (8-10 medium) 1 cup heavyContinue reading “Stacy’s {Winning} Cheese-y Potato Soup”

{Happily Ever After}

One thing that does my soul good is living in a cLeAn HoUsE.  And although I do my best, there are just those days where my house is anything but!  In those times I remind myself of the quote by poet Wallace Stevens:  “The ImPerFecT is our PaRaDiSe.” The above picture is my version of “HappilyContinue reading “{Happily Ever After}”

{Joplin Extreme Makeover: Home Edition}

Last May, Joplin, Missouri was ravished by a horrific tornado that claimed more than 160 lives.  Being just a couple of hours to the northwest of Joplin, this tragedy hit close to home.  Many people from my community have family and friends who were in Joplin on that devastating day. Immediately following the tornado, there was anContinue reading “{Joplin Extreme Makeover: Home Edition}”

{Don’t Mess With “Happy”}

Subscribers:  So sorry for the technical difficulties you had in retrieving this post from the notification email sent to you by Suede Sofa!!  I had some issues in posting this today.  Please forgive me!! My husband, a sports buff, was telling me this story about how a collegiate coach was CoNteMpLaTing whether or not he should take aContinue reading “{Don’t Mess With “Happy”}”

Ciao!! {2011}, Hello!! {2012}

Wow.  2011 is over.  Did I hear a sigh of ReLiEf? 2011 was a PaiNfuL year for many people.  I know of so many people who have struggled in incredible ways this past year.  People who lost jobs, lost family members, people who were given grim diagnosis’, people whose spouse’s decided they suddenly wanted to callContinue reading “Ciao!! {2011}, Hello!! {2012}”

Live It! {And Get A Chance To Win A Coach Purse!!}

Can you believe that 2011 is almost over!  On January 1st the SuEde SoFa will begin the “LiVe It LiSt” challenge!!  In case you haven’t read or heard about our “Live It List” challenge, here it is in a NuTsHeLL: The “Live It List” is sort of like a “BuCkEt LiSt” only with the emphasis on living rather than onContinue reading “Live It! {And Get A Chance To Win A Coach Purse!!}”