This is a simple project I put together this weekend using items around the house, my craft room, and the garage. It is a big hit with Greta, such a big hit, I was working on it while she was playing with it a few times. This project came about on Thursday evening asContinue reading “DIY Doll Bed + Scones”
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Savannah 2011
It snowed here last night. Not the pretty, fluffy, dry snow that I love so dearly. The wet, drippy, mushy, messy snow. School was canceled, leaving us with a day to do errands, leisurely enjoy the day, work on some projects, and day dream of the contrasting weather. Remember that lovely 73 degree weather lastContinue reading “Savannah 2011”
DIY Window Picture Frame + Reynolda House of American Art
Ugh, I have been home sick this week. Hence the delay between posts. Anyway, here is a oldie but goldie project for you plus a fun day trip idea to Winston-Salem, NC. One of the first things we updated in our house were the windows. The old ones were charming with the old wavyContinue reading “DIY Window Picture Frame + Reynolda House of American Art”
Curried Kale & Cauliflower Shepherd’s Pie
In honor of the third season of Downton Abbey beginning, I decided to throw in some British inspired fare this weekend. Even though I scored an Isobel Crawley in the Which Downton Abbey Job is Right for You? Quiz, I am a fan of the downstairs crew, so I started with a dish that wouldContinue reading “Curried Kale & Cauliflower Shepherd’s Pie”
Valentine’s Day is Nearing…
This means only one thing: hand made cards coming soon. I was going through my vast digital collection of photos this evening, while Eric is chaperoning a middle school dance, and found this old gem. I have made Valentine’s Day cards as long as I can remember. Some years I made collage cards, but mostContinue reading “Valentine’s Day is Nearing…”
Lemon Poppy Seed Yogurt Cake
One of the things I love about working at the school I teach at, is the family atmosphere that is created by the staff members. We look out for one another, and we show an honest warmth. We also love a reason to celebrate – weddings, babies, retirements, and of course birthdays. My particular teachingContinue reading “Lemon Poppy Seed Yogurt Cake”
Iowa New Year’s Eve + Curried Pea & Potato Croquettes
The Christmas trip to Iowa wound down too soon this year. We did make time to take a trip to the Science Center of Iowa in Des Moines, with Greta, Eric, and my in-laws. She was mesmerized by this spiral ball contraption. Her newest word is, “ball!” She wasn’t as into the fishing,Continue reading “Iowa New Year’s Eve + Curried Pea & Potato Croquettes”
Beer Tasting + DIY Flight Paddle
One of the other fun projects Eric created with his band saw was a flight paddle. We ordered two sets of glasses to use in the flight paddle. This glassware is the Duralex – Picardie Clear Tumbler 130 ml (4 5/8 oz) Set Of 6. NOTE: In response to the great interest in this post,Continue reading “Beer Tasting + DIY Flight Paddle”
Gluten-free Black Forest Cake + Christmas Day
This chocolate cake was wildly delicious and one would never guess it was gluten-free! My mother in law has a plethora of gluten-free baking and food items around the house due to gluten intolerance. This particular cake was made from the Williams-Sonoma Ad Hoc Gluten Free Cake Mix. This mix is more expensive than others,Continue reading “Gluten-free Black Forest Cake + Christmas Day”
Honey Cake + Christmas Birthday
My grandmother’s birthday is Christmas Day. As kids, we would drive to Minneapolis to celebrate with her on Christmas Day. We have started celebrating it on Christmas Eve now that she lives in Des Moines. This year, I decided to use this cake recipe since her nickname is Honey and a Christmas birthday is often overlookedContinue reading “Honey Cake + Christmas Birthday”
Bluebird Hill Art 