Every year when the 4th of July rolls around I see great decorations to make or purchase and I always wish I had made something or bought one. This year in my quest to use up thing laying around the house and the garage I made these “USA Blocks” for a little festive decor for […]
Felt Easter Bunnies
We thought it would be fun to bring back Felt Easter Bunnies. Just another favorite felt project from the past that is a great gift for friends and teachers at Easter time. They are super easy and kid friendly to make. Materials for one bunny pattern 2 […]
Potion Bottles
I had a crazy thought on New Years Eve – Halloween Potion Bottles. I know crazy lady. What can I say? I was tired. But look how it turned out. Pretty Great!
Homemade Tomato Sauce
Homemade Tomato Sauce really is easier than it sounds. Like anything else it takes a little time, but really your stove and freezer will do the hard work. I don’t like to eat tomatoes and neither does my husband so I’m really not sure why we planted tomatoes. We must be crazy! So I ended […]
Shabby Shelf
It is amazing what can happen when you put simple items together. This Shabby Shelf was made from an antique frame and scraps of wood. Some new and some from the garage. It was time! The half bath on the main floor needed a new look. Well that being true, the real story is that […]
Easter
Introducing whats new in our Etsy Store. Easter Basket Quilt Pattern It is Spring and Easter is coming, here is a new Easter quilt pattern for your table top quilt stand or to hang on the wall. It can be used underneath your favorite decoration or to set a hot plate on at your Easter dinner […]
Appliqued Kitchen Bunny towels is what’s new in our Etsy Shop. They are ready for Easter or just freshen your kitchen for spring. Check our Etsy Shop for new arrivals all spring. Please follow and like us:
Many years ago my husband introduced us to these fun French shell shaped sponge cakes called “Madeleines”. There are lots of recipes for different flavors but you just can’t go wrong with Chocolate Madeleines. It always amazes me how as time passes and we try new recipes we have a tendency to forget some of […]
4th of July
Americana Welcome
In an effort to use up more stuff and make something new for the 4th of July I came up with this super easy welcome. I found a couple of short 2″ X 4″ pieces and cut them into 2-3 1/2″, 3″, 4″, 5″ 5 1/2″ and 6″ lengths. The size of each letter […]
Pecan Fudge Brownies
1 cup butter1/2 cup cocoa2 cups sugar4 eggs2 tsp vanilla1 1/2 cups flour, sifted1 cup coarsely chopped pecans In a large sauce pan melt butter. Remove from heat. Add cocoa and sugar. Blend in eggs one at a time. Add vanilla. Stir in flour and nuts. Spread in a greased and floured 13″ X 9″ […]
FIREWORKS!!!
A number of years ago we took our children on a trip to Washington D.C. for the 4th of July. We had the opportunity to see the fireworks on the Mall with the “1812 Overture” playing in the background. I love the colors of our flag and ever since then, at this time of […]