five christmas suggestions…
This isn’t a list of musts and shoulds. I’m pretty sure we all have enough of those on our plate right now and we’re eagerly awaiting the day when things slow down…Christmas is done, the presents are opened, our bellies are full, and we can just have a moment without a pressing must-do or should-do […]
so, you want to learn to crochet?
Since I started crocheting, many readers and followers have asked me to share how I’m learning and the books and patterns I’m using, so this post is the answer to those requests! Now, keep in mind that I have just been crocheting for a few weeks, so take all of this with a grain of […]
Florence | the maestro & the apprentice
My unenthusiastic start to our day in Florence was quickly turned around by our warm welcome at the Piazza Pitti Palace and meeting the delightful uncle/niece pair at the pen and paper shop that has been in their family for 163 years. I was energized and excited to see what else Florence had to offer. […]
six ways to decorate with sleigh bells
As I’ve shared about my love for collecting Wallace Sleigh Bells, I’ve received several requests to share ways to use them to decorate for the holidays. Those questions sparked this post! Since I know not everyone collects those specific bells, I decided to create this post using a set of bells 16 bells I purchased […]
pomegranate barley salad
A few years ago, some friends from our church brought over a container of…I didn’t even know what to call it. Was it a side dish? A salad? A snack? A hot or cold cereal? But you don’t ask those kinds of questions when someone is offering you a homemade gift. What they did say […]
the organizing itch…
Before I get into today’s post, congrats to Olivia J., the winner of the DIY/Home book giveaway! I did something big this weekend! I was back to oil painting again! At first, I just couldn’t physically paint. Well, it wasn’t so much the painting, but it was setting up the palette, opening the solvent container, […]
tips for gingerbread house success
I wasn’t sure if I’d be able to make gingerbread this year because of my healing shoulder. Rolling out dough that’s been refrigerated overnight is not a one-arm kind of job! But, my friend, Cheri, volunteered to make gingerbread with me, so she could do the rolling and I could share some of my gingerbread […]
…and the stars go with you | magnolia pearl giveaway
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Magnolia Pearl. I am over-the-moon to be partnering with such a unique and amazing brand. As always, all words and opinions are my own. I think it was my second year selling as a vendor at the Lucketts Spring Market and a couple of other vendors scurrying around the […]