I recently bought an old confit pot at the Paris flea market. A confit pot is a French version of a fat jar. I had wanted a confit pot for years. My desire stemmed from the Van Gogh series of sunflower paintings. Something about the simplicity of the two objects he painted really appealed to me. Everyday sunflowers, which probably grew without anyone planting them, were plucked and placed by Vincent in an impromptu vase of a confit jar that was probably laying around in the asylum kitchen. ... View the Post
Fashionista Favorites Rose and Gold
Tomorrow is the Fashionista’s birthday. We are celebrating by everyone working a full day…boohoo! However, the family does have plans to meet her for dinner. I’ve also compiled some wonderful décor and DIY ideas featuring her current color crushes ~ rose and gold. Here are Fashionista Favorites Rose and Gold. Fashionista Favorites Rose and Gold Let’s start the celebration with cake! This sweet “naked cake” features French macarons ~ a favorite of the ... View the Post
Favorite Easter Ideas 2017
It’s hard to believe that Easter is just three weeks away. A few years ago my kids told me to “Stop it with the Easter baskets and hunts Mom.” Sniff, boohoo. I am a firm believer that Easter baskets can be for everyone. I wouldn’t say “No” if any of these Favorite Easter Ideas 2017 showed up at my front door. Favorite Easter Ideas 2017 I might just need to plant some wheatgrass. A vintage book and watering can? Yes, please! I also would truly love a drawer full of ... View the Post
Lovely Ideas and Recipes for an Easter Tea
I adore hosting spring teas. I am always on the lookout for Lovely Ideas and Recipes for an Easter Tea. Lovely Ideas and Recipes for an Easter Tea Today’s post will include a few tried and true recipes as well as some new ideas that I am eager to try. Give me all the floral and egg garlands. Strawberry Tea Sandwiches look so yummy and are easy to prepare. I love a good lemon tart and these are so pretty! For warmer days doesn’t this Iced Raspberry Mint Tea look ... View the Post
DIY Patchwork Fabric Covered Hangers
Last week I was faced with a challenge on how to create a one-hour historical presentation that would be interesting for both children and adults. I find that the best way to keep an audience interested, no matter what the age group, is to make it interactive. This includes looking at historically accurate clothing. To display the clothing I created a DIY Patchwork Fabric Covered Hangers. DIY Patchwork Fabric Covered Hangers While the question and answer formula works well in ... View the Post
The Inspirational Faith of Laura Ingalls Wilder
This Tuesday marks the 150th birthday of Laura Ingalls Wilder. I thought you would enjoy The Inspirational Faith of Laura Ingalls Wilder. The Inspirational Faith of Laura Ingalls Wilder Throughout the month of February, all over the world, there are celebrations being planned in her honor. All of the individuals or organizations planning such events would each probably give you a very different reason as to why they want to acknowledge and celebrate her life. A common theme tends ... View the Post
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