Have you ever seen a picture of a dessert that made you stop and want to make it right away? That’s how I feel about these Lemon Meringue mini-tarts. Aside from being delicious, the other best thing about these treats... View the Post
Planting Hyacinths
The official start of Spring is still a few weeks away but I’m already starting to see the signs of the season. One harbinger of spring is the gorgeous Hyacinth. These pretty flowers have already started popping up in nurseries... View the Post
Handcrafted Clay Labels
For
Herb Pots
Homegrown Parsley, Basil and Thyme never looked so good. No need to grow your precious herbs in plain old clay pots when you can cultivate your crop in colorful containers like this. Add a touch of handcrafted whimsy to your... View the Post
Sowing Herb Seeds
The Green Thumb Series
O ne of my favorite pleasures of the season is small-scale gardening. Every year I grow a small herb garden on my back deck and it’s so much fun to tend to a fast-growing assortment of herb plants. This year,... View the Post
Spoon Garden Markers
Herb gardening is at the heart of many a small-scale, green thumb effort. Making sure the Basil, Parsley and Thyme plants (among others) are clearly labeled has never been easier or more fun than with homemade garden markers. ... View the Post
Spring-Inspired
Cookie Mix Gift Sack
While we all wait a little longer for warmer temps to stick around for good, perhaps my Spring-inspired, cookie gift sacks will warm your heart. Easy tutorial with a spring twist. ... View the Post
Apple Crumble
Let me warn you right off the bat. This recipe is utterly addictive. I have to seriously pace myself so I don’t make too much because it’s that irresistible. Even my finicky-eating kids beg for more of this delicious APPLE CRUMBLE. ... View the Post
Quilts, Gardens and a Day in the Country
If only quilts really did grow on trees. What a wonderful world that would be. Yellow and green are my favorite colors and since this quilt uses shades of both, that makes this one of my favorite creations. This is... View the Post