Put those beachcombing treasures to good use as a keepsake from that recent romantic beach vacation (or not-so-romantic if you have small children staying in your bedroom crying all night and … [Read more...]
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Blueberry Lemon Poppyseed Muffins
One of the (only) advantages to having small children that literally rise with the sun is that my days are very, very long and I'm able to get much done.  Since I'm pms'ing, with plenty of time on my … [Read more...]
Sea Creature Birthday Party
Every year at least six months before their birthdays, the cake requests from my eager boys begin to pour in. This year Asher was very decisive and let me know LAST summer that he would like to … [Read more...]
Happy 4th of July!
I'm currently in Virginia at my parents' gorgeous home nestled directly on the Chesapeake Bay. No, I'm not joking. This is actually their home! Isn't it something straight off of a … [Read more...]
Make Your Own Monogram Plate
Monograms are in, and lately I'm into monograms. I know. Â I'm such a follower. Â In case you want to be a follower too, I thought I would do a post on my most recent monogrammed plate project. I have … [Read more...]
Old Window Ideas
I recently acquired a bunch of free fantastic "trash" in our neighborhood on bulk pick-up trash day. Â Our city hasn't had a bulk pick-up trash day in decades, so this was one trashy, thrifty, … [Read more...]
How does your garden grow?
 I was fearful that after being gone for five days my garden might be a bit, well, dead.  Since Central PA is doing it's best imitation of Seattle this year, my fears were quite unfounded.  I am not a … [Read more...]
Green and Black
Hi everyone, all eleven of you :).  I missed you!  I am back from a fantastic family staycation and am ready to start blogging again.  One may think from my blog title that I'm talking … [Read more...]
Drop Cloth Iron On Pillows {inspired by Ballard Designs}
How is that for a snazzy title? Â I saw these pillows in Ballard Designs and thought they were dreamy. Â They have a dreamy little price tag to go with them. Â Anyone have an extra $75 burning in your … [Read more...]
DIY Spa Party
Surprising to many, I am not a spa-kinda-girl. Â I've had a manicure three times in my life, once for my wedding, once as a bridesmaid, and once as a gift-certificate. Â I've never had a pedicure. (I'm … [Read more...]
Mother’s Day Giveaway
The bloggy world is a social psychologist's dream-come-true with all the many subcultures--each with their own customs, unspoken rules, traditions, norms and mores. It fascinates me. For example, in … [Read more...]
Apple Sausage Quiche
Hello my friend.  Why don't you grab yourself a cup of coffee and join me for a slice of yummyness? Today we're going to be making my favorite apple sausage quiche.  Actually, yesterday (yes horrible … [Read more...]