Julie BranstetterFeb 101 minChristmas for Dresden Tornado ReliefThanks to everyone who came out to help us raise money to bless a family this Christmas in Dresden TN. Many of you know that tornadoes...
Julie BranstetterSep 7, 20196 minButts to the WindOne of the many beautiful wonders of the North Carolina coast are the Banker Horses living along the barrier islands of the Outer Banks. ...
Julie BranstetterJun 14, 20191 minIn Our Own NeighborhoodWe, have been collecting photos over the last year, of things around us that we often take for granted or don't take the time to really...
Julie BranstetterDec 27, 20162 minCandy Corn Baby HatHere is my latest knit! I have made a candy corn baby toboggan for Jakob for this fall. I am currently working on a winter toboggan...
Julie BranstetterJul 2, 20163 minHomemade Juice JelloHomemade gelatin has many health benefits. Grass-fed gelatin powder is best for higher protein content, but even the store bought Knox...
Julie BranstetterFeb 7, 20165 minPainted Terracotta PotsThis has got to be the hardest time of year for people who love to garden, especially those who plant vegetable gardens.There are a few...
Julie BranstetterSep 4, 20142 minSeize the DayWe took this picture on our honeymoon. Our first look at this skyline together as a married couple. It was February 18th, 2001. It is...
Julie BranstetterSep 4, 20142 minEasy New Throw PillowsNew throw pillows for the sofa and love seat can change the look of a living room. It's easier than you may think to make your own. I...
Julie BranstetterSep 4, 20142 minBaby's Winter TobogganHere is the winter toboggan I wrote about in the last post entitled "Candy Corn Hat". I knitted this one on a round red loom with bulky...
Julie BranstetterSep 4, 20142 minHomemade Christmas OrnamentsMAKE YOUR OWN BEAUTIFUL CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS These will make beautiful ornaments for your family for years to come and what joy for the...
Julie BranstetterSep 3, 20143 minSew Shorts From JeansMy kids always get new jeans as part of their school clothes and they usually last up until right before Spring. When I say they last, I...
Julie BranstetterSep 3, 20131 minJakob's Baby BlanketJake's new blanket. Very soft and cozy. I used three skeins of baby yarn - bulky size 6. I cast onto the green long loom all the way...
Julie BranstetterJun 8, 20132 minKnitted Pumpkin DecorationsPumpkin Patch Time to Do: 1 hour - 8 hours Level: Intermediate You are sure to have a happy holiday with this huggable pumpkin patch. ...
Julie BranstetterMay 28, 20134 minSummer Knitting for FallI am "getting my knit on." I have my yarn pulled out, my looms, my refresher books and hooks and off I go! I know you may be thinking,...
Julie BranstetterMay 28, 20131 minLoom Knit Dog SweaterI had some left over pink and brown yarn so I made this cute little sweater for my pup. She's been naked so long though, I don't think...
Julie BranstetterDec 29, 20122 minBattle Park 2012We took a walk through Battle Park in Rocky Mount, NC together today with my new camera I received for Christmas. I have to learn how to...
Julie BranstetterJun 28, 20122 minA Weekend at the CoastRecognize this house? It's the house used in the movie "Nights in Rodanthe" from the Nicholas Sparks book. Can you imagine going to bed...
Julie BranstetterMay 30, 20128 minWhat I Love About Small Town Southern LivingMaybe I am a little different; a little odd. That's fine. I feel like an old person trapped in a young person’s body and I always have....
Julie BranstetterApr 20, 20123 minBattle Park Day TripThe kids were out of school for a day last week and the weather was great so it was a day for walking the trails at Battle Park for us! ...
Julie BranstetterApr 20, 20123 minRoses Blooming, Mountains HighWe probably just saw our last frost for the winter. Now everything is green and the roses are blooming. There are rose bulbs on every...