Felt Slipper Pattern
Several people have asked about the pattern for our favorite felted slippers that my mother-in-law, Kit, makes for us. I’ve done a bit of checking and they are a Fiber Trend Pattern called Felt Clogs. She uses one pattern for…
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Remembering a Childhood Tradition
When I was a little girl, we had a basket of heart ornaments that sat under the Christmas Tree. I have spent a lot of time this month at my mom’s helping with our family’s business. I couldn’t help but…
Christmas Cards Hanging on the Line
I’ve been looking for a way to display all the Christmas cards we receive each year. In years past they’ve been lined up along the back of my entry table…. and looked a real mess. I’ve seen a few solutions…
One Gift- Three Ways
Several people commented or emailed asking for ideas on how I package the Stove Top Potpourri to give as a gift. Here’s a few ideas: A decorative Chinese takeout box makes a perfect container for giving stove top potpourri. The…
In progress
I was hoping to share a few finished projects today. But instead everything is still in progress. Orange Glazed Poppy Seed Bread… lots and lots of bread today to give as gifts. This bread is sooooo good. Also in the…
Spread Christmas Cheer: Jelly Jar Labels
Every year the grapes we pick at Mamaw’s in October are put up into jelly to give as Christmas gifts. I love to give a small jar of jelly with a loaf of homemade bread. In a season deluged with…
Gifts to Give in Quantity
I am the Hospitality Chairperson for my kid’s elementary school PTA. That means every Christmas, I need to come up with a nice gift for about 70 people, including all the staff and teachers. Of course, my budget is next…
Carving Pumpkins
Growing up, my family always carved pumpkins with triangle eyes and nose. They were quick, simple and very predicable. I like to think they had a classic charm. But then I married my husband and found out that pumpkin carving…
Lovely Hair Clip Flowers
Holy cow, it’s almost time for my kids to head back to school… and that means one thing: My project list is very long. Since I might be the most hairdo challenged person on the planet (my girls can only…
4th of July Headband Crown
What better way to dress up for the 4th of July than with a little sparkly headband crown? Make one for your little girls… or let them decorate their own… either way this a quick and easy project. To complete…
Picnic Basket Part 2: Weighting a Picnic Tablecloth
“Never eat more than you can lift.” -Miss Piggy Very good advice for a picnic Miss Piggy. I’ll try to remember that. But sometimes a little weight at a picnic comes in handy…. like on a breezy day for instance.…
Bunting Inspired Ribbon Buttons
I love the 4th of July and this time of year I start thinking of all things red, white and blue. The look of a classic bunting is on my mind. So this morning I pulled out some of my…