Blackberry Scones
Scones are one of those things that can either be wonderful or awful. They are either dry and gum up your mouth or they are lovely and soft. My mom’s …
Magical Compost Tea
You may be asking yourself why I am posting a bucket of muddy water on my blog. Ah, but that’s not mud, that’s compost tea. I’ve written about the magic …
Zucchini on Zucchini Raviolis
I made this recipe last night, and it was delicious. They are zucchini-stuffed raviolis topped with a roasted zucchini sauce. The recipe used five zucchinis, which is great since I …
Tips For Thrift Store Shopping
Yesterday, a friend asked me where to get an office chair. I told her I got it at a thrift store for $15. It’s black leather and in excellent shape. …
Book Shaped Dishes
I like these Book Shaped Dishes. I might not want a full set, but I love the cup: Too bad that seemed to be the one piece you can’t buy. …
What To Do With Carrots: Pickle Them
I seem to be having a bumper carrot year in my garden. No problem, I think I’ll pickle them. I’ve never pickled carrots before, but it doesn’t look hard. Here’s …
Spray Painting A Chandelier
I’m in the planning stages of a kitchen remodel, and I started thinking how much I dislike my dining room chandelier. I want to replace it, but my taste hovers …
Caprese Appetizer Idea
I picked my first ripe tomatoes from the garden yesterday. That means it’s almost time for Caprese salads, one of my favorite dishes ever: fresh mozzarella, basil, olive oil, and …
Refashioning Thrift Store Clothes
Check out Refashionista, a blog where Jillian takes ugly thrift store clothes and turns them into new outfits. She even shows how she does it. So far, she’s done about …
5 Ways To Recycle A Dresser
Turn It Into A Desk Or A TV Console Hide The Printer In It. Or The Cat Box. Last But Not Least, Use It As A Bird Aviary.
DIY Chysanthemum Bookshelves
Quite a focal point for a room: bookshelves that look like a chrysanthemum or a star. When you look closer, it looks like it’s just a series of boxes that …