About three years ago I had seen a darling apron made from vintage pillowcases. I put the image into my style file and there it sat until this last weekend. Here is a Vintage Pillowcase Apron Tutorial. Vintage Pillowcase Apron Tutorial In cleaning out my sewing closet I came across my great grandmother's handiwork and decided that there would never be a better time than the present to create my own apron. I decided to videotape my efforts so that I could create a tutorial for you. If you ... View the Post
Moelleux au Chocolat et Casseroles de Cuivre
I adore chocolate. That is not a secret to anyone who knows me. While in France I made some wonderful Moelleux au Chocolat (chocolate lava cake). It was a bit of heaven when paired with the local fresh red raspberries. Here is how to make Moelleux au Chocolat et Casseroles de Cuivre Chocolate Lava Cakes and Copper Cookware. Moelleux au Chocolat et Casseroles de Cuivre Now you know how I love my copper! I wrote a post devoted entirely to the subject matter ... View the Post
Cruising the Brittany Coast: Days 4~6 in France
I have a confession. I was eager to leave Paris. Even with all of its glamour and excitement I was longing for the quiet beauty of France. Perhaps I have just reached a “certain age”. But you can't blame me. I was eager to begin Cruising the Brittany Coast: Days 4~6 in France. Cruising the Brittany Coast: Days 4~6 in France We left Paris early in the morning and stopped in Chartres along the way to visit the cathedral. Soon after we were driving along the Brittany coast admiring quaint ... View the Post
Imagining a World Without Oprah
When I was 17 I wrote for my school newspaper, The Honker Highlights (Yes, our school mascot was the Canadian Goose, also known as a “Honker”). One of the stories I covered was a review of a film entitled “The Color Purple”. This was how I first became aware of Oprah Winfrey. Now it is hard Imagining a World Without Oprah. Imagining a World Without Oprah I knew her as “Sofia”, a scrappy woman who refused to let abuse, poverty, and unkindness get her down. In the theater, I sat transfixed. I ... View the Post
Shopping on the Avenue des Champs Elysées Day 3 in Paris
I have to say of the three days I spent in Paris, the last was my favorite! I am not sure if it was the shopping, great food, or the non stop joy and laughter while experiencing all that Paris has to offer. Shopping on the Avenue des Champs Elysées Day 3 in Paris. Shopping on the Avenue des Champs Elysées Day 3 in Paris I began the day quickly driving past several of my favorite landmarks. La Tour Eiffel (Time for a climb?) Musée du Louvre (Hello, Mona Lisa!) Pont Alexandre III ... View the Post
May Day, May Day Day 2 in Paris
Our apartment was located in a section of Paris often referred to as “La Jungle”. It was disheartening to see the gang activity of tagging (spray painted markings) appearing on several lovely old buildings. After being awake for 40+ hours at 10 pm and enjoying a truly full first day in Paris I climbed onto my piece of foam supported by a plywood platform and was dreaming of a restful nights sleep. The constant stream of unmuffled motorcycles right outside my window however had other ideas. I did ... View the Post
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