As the seasons begin to change, you'll typically find me perusing a few of my favorite stores, looking for new pieces to mix in with my everyday items or ideas to get my creative wheels turning. ...
German Cucumber Salad Recipe
One thing I grew to love during my childhood spent in Germany was German food! Oh, my mouth waters just thinking about it the warm pretzels with fresh butter, spaetzle with brown gravy, potato...
how I make grab & go salad jars
I've learned that when it comes to healthy eating, I need to make it easy. If I have healthy food on hand that's visible, fresh, quick, and tasty, I will make better choices. Well, editing the...
tips on decorating cakes with flowers
Before we chat about flowers and cakes, two things... The winner of the mini landscapes is Ann Stuart Cassell! Congrats! And yes, for those asking, I will do more of those minis and have more...
mini landscape “place cards” & a giveaway
While the boys were at the climbing lessons, I mingled around the nearby Walmart store, looking for inspiration and pieces to use in an upcoming post about a summer table setting. I found beautiful...
spring garden update 2019
Now that the kids are on summer vacation, spring is in full swing here in MN! Seriously, that's how long it takes!! The garden is finally more than just a few sprouts. It still has a ways to go,...
lavender topiary & customized planter
The lavender topiaries, the ones I anticipated with eagerness each spring in PA, the ones I would stockpile in the back of my van, so I could sell them at Lucketts, have finally made it to...
favorite things | ironstone molds
When I shared the ironstone mold I purchased at the flea market over Mother's Day weekend, I received a few questions about ironstone molds, so I thought I would share more about them. My...
a little “spring cleaning” for my indoor plants
Just a quick bit of business first... We were having some technical glitches with the Personal Retreat Guide for Creatives yesterday, but it's working now. If you were having that trouble, you can...
plan for the front garden
If you missed my garden post last week, you might want to take a minute to check it out. The comment section is full of great advice, tips, and suggestions that are especially applicable and...