People often refer to hot chocolate and hot cocoa as the same thing but, while both delicious, they are actually two separate things. Hot chocolate refers to chocolate that is melted with a warmed milk or cream mixture while hot cocoa is typically water or milk with sugar and cocoa powder. I love them both,…
So, my desk is done. It took me a lot longer than I thought it would, but that is simply because other things had to take priority. But here we are…a “desk to sell” is done. Or as it is now known, a “desk to love”. The original plan was to sell it. It was…
I don’t know about you, but large jobs overwhelm me. I tend to do nothing (I call this my”paralysis mode”) unless I can find a way to break the job down into smaller chucks. Let me show you how to break it down and get organized in 15 minutes a day! Fifteen minute increments can be…
I don’t know about you, but when the weather turns cold the first thing I think about is comfort food! I love a warm soup or casserole best when I am forced inside. Today, we have some delicious recipes from our link party bloggers to share with you. I can’t wait to try them out…
The Maker’s Year is almost here! Starting tomorrow, and on the second Wednesday of each month in 2017, I will be sending out a video tutorial in my newsletter! I will be sharing how-to’s on making all manner of fun stuff. We will doing some sewing, woodworking, floral arranging etc., etc. If you have seen…
I was in Ikea the other day and came across a set of adorable kitchen towels. Four of them, all made of ticking/toweling style fabric (which I LOVE!), and all of them big enough to use in a pillow-cover. Add to that the $4.00 price tag, and I was in! Here is my Farmhouse Pillow Cover…
Hello, Friends! I wanted to remind you all that The Maker’s Year: 2017 starts next Wednesday! Each second Wednesday of the month throughout 2017 I will be sending out a video tutorial to my newsletter subscribers. We will craft and create together, and we will have a great time. Join in on the crafty fun…
I was born to “make”. For as long as I can remember I have always seen things that I love, and then returned home to make them myself. Of course, this is not always the money saving option, and the project is not always a success, but over the years I have gathered some good…