Quintessentially Quilly

Giving New Meaning to The Term “Upgrade”

Quilly — Mon, 07 May 2012 19:25:21 +0000

What happens when you love your house and you don’t want to move, but you just don’t have enough space? Well, if you live in London, Essex, Middlesex, or Hertfordshire, you call Abbey Lofts. I wish I could call Abbey Lofts! Not because I don’t have enough space, but because I love converted attic rooms ...Read the Rest

Priceless Treasure

Quilly — Mon, 07 May 2012 15:32:04 +0000

Welcome to Pearl Girls™ Mother of Pearl Mother’s Day blog series – a week-long celebration of moms and mothering. Each day will feature a new post by some of today’s best writer’s (Tricia Goyer, Sheila Walsh, Suzanne Woods Fisher, Bonnie St. John, and more). I hope you’ll join us each day for another unique perspective ...Read the Rest

Forever Hilltop by Judy Baer

Quilly — Fri, 04 May 2012 03:10:04 +0000

Two Books in One! Want a heart-happy, chuckle-aloud read that leaves you feeling uplifted, refreshed, and like all is right with the world? Then be sure to read Judy Baer’s, Forever Hilltop featuring An Unlikely Blessing and Surprising Grace. These charming slice of life stories follow new Pastor Alex Armstrong on a spiritual journey he ...Read the Rest

D is For Deception

Quilly — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 06:01:35 +0000

Deception Pass that is: The Northwestern Washington State coastline is splattered (literally) with islands. Whidbey Island is but one in a huge archipelago, but it still manages to stand out. The island is about 35 miles long and 12 miles wide. It is the largest of the six islands in Island County (there are many ...Read the Rest

C is For Centennial

Quilly — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 06:01:27 +0000

This is the Centennial, the Friday Harbor Lab’s marine research vessel. This is one of my favorite views from the lab. The dock complex is always so colorful and I’m practically guaranteed great reflections off the water. I have a sentimental reason for liking this view, too. When Amoeba and I began our lives together ...Read the Rest

B is for Blossom

Quilly — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 07:01:46 +0000

Spring has finally come to our little island in the middle of Puget Sound. Here’s proof: I took this photo in front of Fernald Hall at Friday Harbor Labs, UW.

A is for April! The A-Z Challenge…

Quilly — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 21:23:35 +0000

A is also for “As soon as I can!” as in, I will put up a better post as soon as I can, but right now I have to hustle off to my second day on my brand new job. Entertain yourself by leaving “A” words in the comments. OR suggesting posts for B which ...Read the Rest

Why I Like Facebook

Quilly — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 17:44:22 +0000

Running dialogue below one of my status updates: Status: At dinner tonight Amoeba pea-ed on the floor! Comments: ‎*snort* Corny. How many peas did he lose on the floor? Not telling. That would be disturbing the peas. And I can’t pick ‘em up either, ’cause then I’d be accused of lifting my legume. Charley ...Read the Rest

Sixty Acres and a Bride

Quilly — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 00:27:10 +0000

If the Biblical story of Ruth and Naomi has ever intrigued you, you will love Sixty Acres and a Bride by Regina Jennings. Inspired by the story of Ruth, Naomi, and Boaz, Regina Jennings has crafted a dramatic, heart-wrenching, love-filled tale that brings to life the stresses and joys of traveling to a new land, ...Read the Rest

Beauty for Ashes

Quilly — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 05:37:00 +0000

I loved Beauty For Ashes so much that after I finished it, I went back and read it again! Carrie Daly is a character to love and grow with. She was progressive and sophisticated, yet naive and very traditional. As Carrie struggles to help support her ill and contentious sister-in-law, tame her step-nephews, and run the farm ...Read the Rest

The Heart’s Frontier, by Lori Copeland and Virginia Smith

Quilly — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 23:43:15 +0000

Lori Copeland is one of my favorite authors. I wasn’t familiar with Virginia Smith, but I figured if she was good enough for Lori, she was good enough for me. For the most part I was correct. The Heart’s Frontier is very well written, has engaging characters, and is a fun read. Even so, the ...Read the Rest

Yummy Peanut Wings!

Quilly — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 04:10:19 +0000

Excellent meal. I am way full. Creative Slow-Cooker Meals, page 70. ~*~ Peanut Wings 1 c. orange juice 1 c. chicken broth 1/4 c. low sodium soy sauce 1/4 c. brown sugar 1 tsp ground ginger 1/8 tsp. fresh ground black pepper 1/4 tsp garlic powder 3 lbs chicken wings 1/2 c. peanut butter 1/4 ...Read the Rest

Creative Slow-Cooker Meals

Quilly — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 01:13:21 +0000

I cook it, Amoeba eats it. Lately I have been cooking two crock pots at a time! That doesn’t mean we have been eating twice as much, but we have been eating twice as good! When my schedule gets busy I’ve always relied on a a couple of favorite crock pot soup recipes. I also ...Read the Rest

Alienation, by Jon Lewis

Quilly — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 01:11:56 +0000

Attention parents of reluctant readers — this book is one you’ll want to put in your kid’s hands. It has all the draw of a comic book except the pictures. No fear there, though, Jon Lewis’ writing is vivid enough that pictures seem to spring off the page in full living color. As a certified ...Read the Rest

Love Blooms in Winter (The Dakota Diaries), by Lori Copeland

Quilly — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:29:06 +0000

If you’re a romance reader, you’re probably already a Lori Copeland fan and all I have to say is, “She’s done it again.” If you’re not a fan of romance novels I still think the tension and humor in Tom and Mae’s story will hold your interest, peak your worry and tickle your funnybone. Despite being ...Read the Rest