DIY: Leather Napkin Rings

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Good morning! The month is once again coming to a close and about this time last month, I was over at Debbie’s showing her readers how to make classic all-season, all-purpose leather napkin rings for your table.  Since Easter is a few days away,  I wanted to post about them here just in case some of you missed … [Read more...]

How To Boil The Perfect Egg

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TGIF! Will your household be coloring eggs next week for Easter? Do you struggle with your eggs?  Are they overcooked?  Hard to peel? No worries – if you follow this technique you will have the perfect egg each and every time! 1)  Place enough eggs in the pan so that they are close together (it will keep them … [Read more...]

A Whipped Up Big Fat Project FAIL!

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I had this great idea the other day when I was making pudding for Joey.  Or so I thought anyway. I wanted to create whipped cream cutouts as pudding toppers to put on this: “This will be so simple.” Ha! Not so fast. First, I used two tubs of Cool Whip to spread out in my jelly roll pan. THEN I … [Read more...]

How To Make A Spring Salad With Easy Food Art

Use food art to create a spring salad using cucumbers, tomatoes, carrots and wheat grass

Do you ever wish that you could be a food stylist when you grow up?    Do you ever play with your food? Do you like to entertain?  If so, then I have the perfect post for you today.   Cucumber Floral Garnish: After slicing and cutting the cucumber with a small flower cookie cutter, add … [Read more...]

22 Ideas For Decorating A Spring Porch

Ideas For Decorating Your Spring Porch Going Monochromatic

I had a friend ask me a couple of weeks ago to put together a spring porch inspiration post to give her some ideas for her house. A front porch is what gives someone their first impression of your home.  Regardless of the season or weather, size or shape, it should always be welcoming.  Some people have large covered … [Read more...]

DIY: Miniature Hand-Tied Stick Easels. Perfect for…

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Place cards.  Business cards. Photos. And more.   Good morning!   Ok, so remember those hand-tied stick stars I made for the holidays?  Well, I received a lot of compliments on those – their simplicity, the natural beauty, the ease. I wanted more compliments   so I decided I better go … [Read more...]

DIY: Don’t “Waist” This

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Happy morning to you... Today, I’m over at Debbiedoo’s showing you why you should not waste what goes around your waist. {most boring photo ever.} There is something you can do with this, just in time for Easter. Hop over to read my post and then go dig out some old belts!   Be inspired, … [Read more...]

15 Spring Stimulants To Take You Into The Season

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Hello!! I’m back from visiting Eryn and ready to get back to work. I must say though, not touching my computer for four days was very liberating.  We had such a good time and it was nice to not think about work for a little bit. I arrived home to sunshine and warmer weather (sort of) so that was nice.  I think you … [Read more...]

DIY: Welcome Window

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Good morning! Are you all thinking about spring cleaning and getting your house spruced up for the season?  Will you be having guests soon?  Spring break?  Easter?  The upcoming lazy days of summer? Why not welcome your guests with a place for them to hang their hat?! Literally. I used an old window, some … [Read more...]

Mom’s Easy Peach Cobbler Recipe

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Good morning! I have a deeeelicious dessert to share with you today. I grew up with this and probably make it once or twice a month as it is a family favorite. Forget about any New Year’s Resolution. Well, don’t forget about it, just don’t worry about it.   We are all entitled to treat ourselves once in … [Read more...]