A printable download of a 4 x 6 photo calendar card for February. Hey there friends! Happy first day of February! We’re still in th...

Happy New Year my friends!  Welcome to January 2018! This blog has been sadly neglected this season, it’s true. And I’m just p...

How to create a neutral fall mantel using symmetry for simplicity and texture for interest. Hello friends! Last week marked the offi...

How I decorated my large hurricane lanterns for winter with some leftover Christmas decor and found items from around the house. We’r...

Bath salts and essential oils make a pretty, scented and therapeutic soak for your feet at the end of a long day.   Wind down and clear yo...

A basic sugar cookie recipe is a must-have in your baking repertoire. Simple, versatile and keeps well, this is a recipe you'll com...

Homemade gourmet olives are simple to make. A small batch is perfect for fancy snacking, entertaining or gifting. Hello frien...

Deliciously spiced and light nutmeg spice cake, baked in mini loaf pans it's perfectly sized for snacking or gift-giving. Las...

How to make birdseed ornaments for your own backyard birds, or as a pretty and practical handmade gift.  Fun craft to make with kids! S...

This has been one of the most beautiful fall seasons around here in recent memory.  The colours continue to hang on to the trees or make ...

A plain white IKEA desk hacked into a Kate Spade inspired glamorous desk, with some gold spray paint and striped wrapping paper.  Read on...

* pin me * When I was a kid I used to love using watercolour.  I loved the brand new set of paints, the used up palettes, mixing in wat...

candy cane shortbread So when I’m having a complete Christmas moment, and I’m baking away, and the tree is up, I love to have a great Ch...

A classic old-fashioned gingersnap recipe with a perfectly crinkled top and chewy center.  A must-have for Christmas baking, but deliciou...

Hello and Happy Summer Days!  It's strawberry season in our part of the world and it's been a year for beautiful strawberries! ...