DIY Living on the Coast of Maine
Transform nut and party cups into charming little Easter basket table favors. Fill them with edible grass and malted eggs for a sweet touch. Supplies: Nut and Party Cups - 2" diameter Craft Jute Glue gun, tape, scissors 1. Cut a length of jute approximately 8" long for the handle. Tape each end of the handle to each side of a paper … [Read more...]
Every year, a few of my friends and I get together for a cookie swap. It is a fun and stress free way to start the season's celebrations. There are only four of us, so we only have to make four dozen cookies, plus a few extra for tasting. I think that is what makes it so stress free. We also take turns hosting the party. This time it … [Read more...]
My mother-in-law always set a beautiful table at the holidays. She would place a small favor at each place setting. They were usually handmade, filled with treats and also served as a place card with our names on them. I thought it was so sweet and have continued the tradition through the years. This year I decided to try the Walnut Acorn … [Read more...]
I got this idea while visiting my mother recently. I brought her some flowers, as I often do, but I also brought along some paints, brushes and paper. She really liked the idea of painting the flowers even though neither of us new what we were doing. We enjoyed painting the afternoon away while chatting and visiting. We have done it a … [Read more...]
Mice cookies are not just for Christmas anymore. They make great Halloween treats too. Mice can be scary critters after all. I made the chocolate version of this recipe. The ears are made from pumpkin seeds. The eyes are made from pearl cupcake gems which were both added before baking. The tails are made from sliced fruit rolls which … [Read more...]
I don't know about you, but I'm a little "pin happy" on Pinterest. I pin lots of inspirational ideas and recipes that I plan on trying someday. Well, someday is finally here because there is a Pinterest Challenge -Summer Edition and it has inspired me to try something I've pinned. Nothing motivates me more than a challenge.I saw these bite … [Read more...]
This weekend we celebrated a milestone birthday for my husband. It was a wonderful gathering of family and friends. There were oysters, barbecued ribs and cake. All of my husbands favorite foods. I found green plaid paper plates and napkins which became the starting point of the decorations. On the table I used a scrap of left over plaid … [Read more...]
Hello! I'm Mary. Welcome to At Home on the Bay where I share my love for DIY, decorating, sewing, thrifting and baking all while living in our little slice of Heaven on Blue Hill Bay. 
