Just in case you missed the fact thatI MET MARTHA,you can read a few more details in my post today at Mad About Martha. I’ve started truncating my posts … please pop over to my blog to read the rest!
Canton Treasures :: Vintage Cabinet
I have to post some of my recent Canton treasures. I found some things that I just love so I’ll share them over the next couple of weeks. This mirror is one of my favorite finds. Found in the fields of junk treasures, I instantly loved it. It’s the front of an old medicine cabinet. […]
Meeting Martha Stewart
Today was right up there for best moments. Yes, I adore my husband and my wedding day was perfect. Yes, I have four beautiful children and I cherish each of their birthdays. But today I met Martha. I went to a book signing at Sur La Table for her new book, Cooking School. Stood a […]
Winter Orange
I love this scarf I whipped up last night. For my birthday last week, my friend, Jill, dropped off a card and a ball of yarn as a little birthday surprise. Jill and I share a love of knitting and of yarn. We’ve spent hours discussing colors and textures and oogling over skeins of yarn […]
Embroidered Table Manners Sign
I was at a friend’s house for our monthly Bunko group earlier this week and she had a little sign in her kitchen that I loved. I decided to make my own version of her embroidered table manners sign. Using supplies I already had at home, this cute say please and thank you manners minder […]
Pumpkin Dip Recipe
I love the rich flavors of fall and this five-ingredient pumpkin dip recipe is delicious and makes the perfect fall snack or dessert! Serve with apple or pear slices, graham sticks, gingersnaps, or eat it straight from the dish with a spoon {wink}! Pumpkin Dip 3/4 cup (6 ounces) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese {I always use whipped cream […]
Hand Stitched Give Thanks Shirts for Thanksgiving
I’ve seen different hand-stitched shirts on the internet and I think they’re so cute and so perfect for fun holiday attire. I especially love the childish fonts and the handmade look. These hand stitched give thanks shirts will be adorable on Luke and Lila at Thanksgiving! They’re the perfect craft to make while sitting in […]
First Day of School
Today is the first day of school for my kids … all four of them this year, since Luke and Lila will be doing a small preschool program at home called Little Hands to Heaven. Elijah is entering fifth grade and Kennedy’s entering fourth. Where have the years gone? This is our second year of […]
Frozen Watercolors for Outdoor Painting
After a morning of car inspections and a new tire that took two hours to install, we needed a fun afternoon diversion and some outdoor time. These frozen watercolors for outdoor painting were a huge hit, got the kids outside and a bit active, and allowed the creativity to flow! How to Make Frozen Watercolors […]
Birthday Wishes Cake
Years and years ago, I saw this neat cake idea in a Betty Crocker ad and knew it would be just the thing to celebrate a friend’s birthday. This birthday wishes cake is a delicious cake loaded up with fun quotes or wishes … making it the perfect way to celebrate a friend on their special […]
How to Make Bath Paint
To jazz up toddler bath time a bit, I made homemade bath paint for Luke and Lila. They had great fun painting the sides of the tub and, unlike store-bought bath paints we’ve used, these paints washed away easily when bath time was over. To make your own colorful homemade bath paint, stir together 1 tablespoon […]
DIY Upcycled Coffee Pot Lamp
This DIY upcycled coffee pot lamp post contains affiliate links. I found a fabulous old distressed coffee pot on ebay and turned it into a very unique DIY upcycled coffee pot lamp! The process to turn something into a lamp is surprisingly easy and you can have a one-of-a-kind lamp, made from almost anything, with […]
Melted Crayon Rock Craft for Kids
Luke and Lila had some craft time this morning and explored their creativity with this melted crayon rock craft for kids. This craft requires only things you can find around the house or your neighborhood, will amuse the kiddos for a while, and the end result is pretty and unique! If you need an activity […]
Homemade Alphabet Breadsticks for Kids
Luke and Lila love to help me cook. Today we made homemade alphabet breadsticks sprinkled with cinnamon sugar. They were not only delicious to munch on at snack time but a fun way to do a little alphabet learning and letter formation at the same time. What’s better than a fun time with the kids […]
