Inspiring ideas for the handmade home.
I came upon this recipe in my Penzey’s Spice Catalogue. It was submitted by a reader, it sounded good so I gave it a go and have made several batches since. I am not a nutritionist, but these cookies seem to have alot going for them. Cranberries, toasted almonds and coconut. And yes, there […]
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I would describe myself as a nester. I would also tell you that like alot of people, change is challenging. However, you would never know these things about me by looking at my house and the evolution of my style over time. I am constantly changing things around. I never know when or why the […]
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I’m Italian and many summers were spent with my mother’s family in upstate New York. Upon arrival every summer, one ritual was to pay a visit to each and every household of our relatives. Every house was full of the sights (plastic slipcovers on all the furniture and butterscotch candies in a dish) and […]
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It is always nice when you find antique and vintage items that not only have charm and character, but are also completely functional. Vintage and antique glass is just such an item that finds itself right at home for today’s living, even though many pieces are decades old and made for another time, […]
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The batter gets this amazing golden crust during baking and the sugar/cinnamon topping maintains a certain textural balance by melting into the batter in some places and not doing so in others. This recipe really is so easy, it’s almost impressive. I have adapted the batter from an Ina Garten recipe and Ina does what […]
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I must go down to the seas again, for the call of the running tide Is a wild call and a clear call that may not be denied. My style has slowly evolved from Early American Primitive into New England Coastal Cottage. Throughout my little shangri la are small references to the place that I long to be, all against a coastal […]
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I love the feeling of accomplishment when you do something for yourself. This is a DIY blog, after all:). My latest attempt at home made is making mustard from scratch. I never really thought about making mustard from scratch until I accidentally came across a recipe from a culinary blog. Further mining of […]
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A three day weekend just isn’t a three day weekend if I don’t go antiquing. A great find this weekend would have to be these vintage Belgian Soda Bottles found at a wonderful shop in downtown McKinney, Patina Green Home & Market. A little Internet mining shows these Blandin Brand bottles are about 50 years old. They just […]
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Lunch Sack Luminaries I think that old houses are meant to be decorated for the holidays. These luminaries are a project that can change with the seasons. Lunch Sack Vintage Patriotic Luminaries, with a little patience, are easier than you would think. I created these in MS Power Point. The key is to create a custom […]
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I love french monogrammed sheets. I generally find them when I go to the Round Top Antique Show. There is a particular dealer, Touch of Europe, who always has quality, vintage linens and I always make it a point to stop by and pick up something. The question, for me, is always “what […]
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