Last fall, I was hosting a brunch for some friends and went to grab a potholder from the drawer... Hmm, that was embarrassing. How had I not noticed that my favorite potholders had seen better days. I probably made these as a mother daughter craft with Emily at least 15 years ago and they've seen … Continue reading Potholders: A Fun Project Not Just For Kids
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Happy New Year 2016
Happy New Year and Best Wishes for 2016! I truly appreciate all who have visited my blog this year. Here's a look back at some of my most popular posts of 2015! 1. Taming My Tomatoes With A Florida Weave: My tomatoes were a mess, so I tried something new to try and keep … Continue reading Happy New Year 2016
Making My Own Pumpkin at the Pumpkin Patch
During the Morton Arboretum Pumpkin Patch this year, my friend Susan and I signed up for a Glass Pumpkin Workshop where we would learn to make our own pumpkin paperweight. So on a drizzly, cold October morning, six of us gathered by the demonstration tent to learn how to work with molten glass to create our own … Continue reading Making My Own Pumpkin at the Pumpkin Patch
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year and best wishes for 2015! As many of you have noticed, I had to take a little break this fall. Sometimes, life just gets busy and something needs to give. I've been taking lots of pictures and notes, so I'm looking forward to catching up over the next few weeks. In the … Continue reading Happy New Year!
Visiting the Pumpkin Patch 2014
A couple of weeks ago, it was time to visit the Glass Pumpkin Patch at the Morton Arboretum again. This has become one of my favorite fall things to do. The weather wasn't great, but at least on the day I went it wasn't raining. I also had the chance to make my own glass … Continue reading Visiting the Pumpkin Patch 2014
Painted Rocks as Plant Labels–In the Garden
Last fall, I had great fun painting rocks to use as plant labels (Painting Rock Garden Markers). They look great in the garden and add a bright splash of color! But, now that I know what I've actually planted, I need to get my paints out and make some more to complete the set. … Continue reading Painted Rocks as Plant Labels–In the Garden
Painting Rock Garden Markers
Every year I try to mark which plants are which in the vegetable garden and always end up with something missing or mislabeled. While this might not solve my problem, it'll jazz up things a bit for sure. It's also a fun project on a cold, wintry day. Here's how I made these cute garden … Continue reading Painting Rock Garden Markers
Yarn Wrapped Bottles
My mom Peggy and I had some fun making these Pinterest-inspired yarn wrapped bottles. You can use this fun and easy craft project to decorate for the holidays, a party, a wedding, or for whatever you have that needs some color. First, gather your supplies. Depending on the size of the bottle and thickness of … Continue reading Yarn Wrapped Bottles