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I almost didn’t even look at the price tag of this wool blanket when I happened upon it at a local antique shop. I just figured it was out of my price range. It was Tartan plaid afterall. I decided to entertain myself and nonchalantly check the tag. When I saw $12, I had to take a second look to make… Read More
Chocolate, Caramel and Nuts Candy This recipe is perfect for gift giving. It makes a large batch and tastes delicious with it’s buttery caramel, salted nuts and semi-sweet chocolate combination of flavors. You begin by lining a jelly roll pan with foil and then buttering the foil. Next, from 2 cans of mixed nuts, pick out the larger nuts (Brazil nuts… Read More
Christmas in the Kitchen Christmas has arrived in the kitchen and it smells like balsam and gingerbread with a sprinkle of peppermint. I tried my hand at making wreaths this year. We cut greens from the yard. I attached small bunches of the mixed greens with wire to wire wreath forms. The bows are made with red stripe jute upholstery webbing. The gingerbread house is… Read More
Embellished Wool Stockings My inspiration for this Christmas arrived when I found these two vintage wool blankets at a local antique shop. When, what to my wondering eyes should appear, but price tags for $12 each. Umm. SOLD. The blue and green blanket had stockings written all over it. I made a pattern, because that is how I roll, but Martha Stewart has… Read More
My Christmas decorating this year is on the minimalist side. Some greens cut from the yard, candy canes with blue wool bows and some shells are what I came up with this year. I had grand plans, but in the end simple won. It usually does. I draped some woven place mats over the backs of the white chairs to add… Read More
Faux Mushroom Terrarium Ornaments Terrariums are fun, classic holiday gifts. I love these glass hanging orbs from Terrain. Sweet … right? I decided to make some “no green thumb required” terrariums … as in faux terrariums. The little mushrooms are made from Sculpey Clay. One 2 oz. package of white Sculpey Clay made a whole lot of tiny mushrooms. I started by softening the clay… Read More
The leftovers are almost gone. The turkey carcass is simmering away in preparation for soup, and I am ready to get this party started. I usually don’t do the whole Black Friday shopping extravaganza. I don’t really like crowds, but I understand the tradition people have around the day and the excitement of a good deal. On Friday we did our traditional gingerbread house… Read More
