Fall Snack mix…
Fall is officially here!! Although I don’t drink coffee, and therefore miss out on all of the pumpkin spice latte buzz, I still love foods that evoke the autumn season. Enter Fall Snack Mix! During the Christmas season, I love to make versions of Chex Mix, from...
London Bridge Has Fallen Down…
Hello, and welcome to Tumbleweed Tidings! I don’t ask this very often, but if you know someone that might enjoy this little blog, would you please share and ask them to subscribe? That would be great! London bridge from the Thames… Big Ben… The end...
The 50 Year Class Reunion…
A few weeks ago, my 50-year class reunion was held in Walla Walla, Washington, about an hour away from where we live in Kennewick. Because my mother still lives in Walla Walla, we are over there often to visit her and explore the beautiful town nestled at the foot of...
Simple Patio Updates…
When I was a child, the end of the school year brought a summer that seemed to stretch on forever. Weeks and weeks of swimming, visiting out-of-town family, summer camp, and dining alfresco on picnic food and BBQ’s. Those three months were idyllic, and by the...
Bridal Shower Decorations 2.0…
Recently, I posted some of the decorations I made for my daughter’s bridal shower. Today, I wanted to show you a couple more things I made, using simple, inexpensive items. Let’s get started! A simple piece of cardstock and pre-made gold letters… For...
When Life Hands You Lemons…
We were supposed to be on a plane yesterday. We should be in Colorado Springs, watching the first of our nine grandchildren, Paul, graduate from high school today, and be at his celebration this evening. But after months of making travel plans and looking forward to...
When is a Tealight Holder a…
Welcome friends! Today’s question is “When is a tealight holder not a tealight holder?” Well, I have a couple of answers. As I enter the homestretch of the last week before installing my latest vacation rental staging project, it is down to the...
Post Easter Soup….
Welcome to Tumbleweed Tidings on this Monday after Easter. I hope all of you had a wonderful Holy Week and Easter Day. And now, I have a question for you. If you have leftover ham from Easter dinner, please raise your hand. I thought so! I see so many hands in the...
A Tale of Two Candlestick Holders…
Once upon a time, long, long ago, on an island far, far away, I owned a home decor store. And at this store, we had many beautiful things for sale, including handmade items from over twenty Hawaiian vendors. Going to the home furnishings mart to shop for the...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!