Using up Fresh Herbs…
You may not be old enough to remember this, but there was a commercial on television years ago where the mother was in the kitchen making rice krispie treats for her family. Wanting them to think they were more work than they were, she threw some flour on her face,...
How Would You Like to Decorate My…
It is a well documented fact that decorating is a passion of mine. For most of my life, creating a nice home through decorating was my creative outlet, and I spent hours making window treatments, pillows, wall art and other items for our various houses, trying to get...
Guess What’s for Dinner?
Often on this blog, I talk about my husband. For starters, he is one of my favorite topics. Second, no matter what I say about him, I know he’ll just roll with it and won’t sue me, what with Washington State being a community property state and all that....
New England is Calling…
In June of 1998, my husband and I spent 10 wonderful days honeymooning in New England. Jim is from Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and after 3 plus years of dating, he couldn’t wait to take me back and show me his favorite places. We ate an obscene amount of lobster,...
In Plain Sight…
Have you ever wanted something in your home, but didn’t know how to get it without either moving or doing a renovation? Maybe a bigger closet, another bathroom, or a walk-in pantry? Could it be one more bedroom to accommodate your growing family, a guest room,...
Mojito Fruit Salad…
Did you know that mint is technically a weed? We figured this out years ago when my late mother-in-law Valerie planted some small mint plants along the entry leading to their side door. Within a couple of years, the flower beds along entire side of the house had...
The Demilune Table…
So, have you have ever bought something without knowing where it will go? Oh, good; I was hoping I wasn’t the only one! I have a history of buying things I love, and figuring out where they will go later. My philosophy is if you love it, you will find the...
Good for Dinner, and Good for You…
Welcome! At the beginning of the current pandemic, there were so many uncertainties, that many of us found ourselves craving comfort foods; the foods that bring back memories and harken to a safer, more predictable time. Over the past couple of months, I have posted...
A Change of Scenery…
Today I’m sharing some ideas for simple decorating projects that can be done around your home during the ongoing quarantine. I don’t know about you, but what started out as something that seemed like a finite challenge, is now turning into something that...Hi, I’m Diane ~
Welcome to Tumbleweed Tidings!
My style is something I call
"Traditional Living with a Twist"
and I believe anyone can have a beautiful environment regardless of budget.
I am passionate about family and friends,
our home,
decorating,
entertaining,
travel,
and never-ending projects!
Most of all, I love living with my husband amongst the tumbleweeds of southeastern Washington…..
Thank you for visiting!