As my recipe collection grew I began using 3-ring binders to organize my recipes. At first, there was only one binder, then two …. and you can see where I am now! This binder system works really well for me for several reasons.
Choosing a Recliner
Our search for a recliner we both could agree on has been years in the works. We looked at many recliners, read many reviews, and tested chairs when possible. We looked both online and in many stores. Each of us had a checklist for what we wanted regarding the recliners. Kirk’s list included a comfortable chair that “fit” him well head-to-toe and he preferred leather upholstery. Of course, aesthetics were high on my list.
How to style a kitchen sink area that is pretty and functional
I struggled for years trying to create a pretty and functional area by my kitchen sink. I found placing the dish soap, hand soap, scrubbers, etc. under the sink was cumbersome and not really practical. Then I tried decanting dish soap into an oil and vinegar cruet with a pour spout which failed too because … Read More
Rosemary Cashews
Warm rosemary cashews are a nice change from all the sweets over the holidays and are a perfect snack all winter.
Cottage Life continued
When I wrote the post a few weeks ago about our cottage I was completely caught off guard by so many private messages from readers sharing about your family cottages, cabins, etc., and your fond memories of your places.
Farmhouse Dishcloth Gift Ideas
I’ve been busy making crocheted Farmhouse dish cloths for Christmas stockings and gifts for neighbors and I have extra to sell!
It’s only paint
After painting our built-ins a beautiful green I was inspired to keep painting another area of our great room.
Built-in shelves makeover
Painting our white built-ins a fabulous green color really added depth, an element of cozy and color to our all white room.
Cottage beginnings
For decades I missed the old cottage of my childhood. Then one day I realized we do have a cottage of our own. A place we can visit without packing a suitcase, or drive a distance, or maintain. Our home on a small knoll surrounded by trees on 2.5 acres with a body of water (pool) is our cottage. “A cottage is, at its most basic level, a place of human bonding, where family and friends gather and make memories
Painting our barn blue
We’ve been talking about painting our “barn” (read: gigantic shed) for over a year now