Can I let you in on a little secret? I love flowers of all kinds! It is certainly not possible to find flowers in my yard right now. And I am waiting for my paperwhites to bloom, but that’s going to be awhile. I regularly buy flowers from the grocery store when I need a pick me up. But in the early spring I love to have forced branches toRead More →
Do you find crafting as enjoyable as I do? It’s great to come up with an idea and then work with your hands to create something new! I will usually get craft ideas from looking around on Pinterest or reading magazines. Sometimes I find ideas in home decor and garden books. Certainly, the craft stores like Hobby Lobby and Michaels are a good place to get ideas. Lastly, I oftenRead More →
The holidays are officially over. Have you have put away your tree and ornaments yet? I am a procrastinator about cleaning up because I enjoy the decorations so much. But it’s time to move on. As magical as our homes are during the Christmas season, when winter rolls around it is time for more serene atmosphere. During the winter months I like to keep my decor warm and cozy. IRead More →
There are many traditions in our society that are becoming a lost art. One such tradition is to bring a hostess gift when you are invited over by friends and family. I am a firm believer that we should always take a small gift to say “Thank You” for them opening their home to us. Hostess gifts do not need to be expensive but they should reflect the season andRead More →
The mad rush is on! With only a short time left until Christmas, it’s time to get shopping. I really love the autumn months and I try to just focus on one holiday and season at a time. But now that November is here, it’s time to focus on the Christmas season. And shopping for gifts is one of the most time-consuming parts of this season. I always want theRead More →
For many years I have had a fascination with pressed leaves and ferns. When autumn rolls around I begin to snag colored leaves to press. Reds, oranges and yellows are all attractive and if done right can last for many years to come. Here is the technique that I use to press my leaves. How to Press Autumn Leaves: Gather your favorite fall leaves while they are still bright andRead More →
Do you enjoy the change of seasons? Each season has it’s own feel to it. I love the ebb and flow of the year and how you can count on the changes that are to come. Maybe it’s a lifetime of being a student or a teacher but for me the Autumn Season always seems like the beginning. So as we move into this season with crisp cold nights andRead More →
Do you like to decorate your home with wreaths? I have no less than 6 wreaths displayed in my home and garden. Although I enjoy wreaths of all kinds, some of my favorites are made from book pages. I currently have 2 different book page wreaths on display. Today, I want to show you a 3rd wreath that I created for a friend. This wreath also has touches of red,Read More →
I am crazy about little flying critters like bees, birds and butterflies. They provide such joy to the garden, spreading pollen and cheering me with chirping and buzzing. However, it is a little too early for massive amounts of bees and butterflies in my neck of the woods. So this time of year I like to make my own flying beauties to spread some smiles. How to make paper butterflies:Read More →
The gifting season is almost here…Easter, Mother’s Day, Graduation and Weddings. It seems like the gift list is never ending and I’m always trying to come up with fun and unique ideas for gifts. I enjoy giving gifts from my garden although not every gift that I give is garden related. I do try whenever possible to slip in a garden inspired idea from bouquets to meals. However, early springRead More →