Here's what we used for a 14th birthday party where we weren't doing "loot bags". It was a murder mystery party and the participants took these home - a little candy standing up in glasses. Simple, colorful and inexpensive. They enjoyed the candy, recycled the paper and kept the umbrellas. More important to put any... Continue Reading →
I know- the dog is not allowed on the couch....but since it happened, I thought I would take these pictures. She is such a great advertisement for my up-cycled pillow case ( a sweater that I bought at a church garage sale) and this blanket (that I have attached small pieces of flannel to cover... Continue Reading →
The title says it all - we hope you enjoy a lovely Valentine's Day In our family we always make our Valentine's cards.. here are some "roses" I made. I got the idea here. The ones I made with the bottom of a lettuce worked out better than the celery bottom I used. The egg... Continue Reading →
Hello from the sunshine of the westcoast of Canada- It's so often cloudy and grey here, but we have had some particularly cold and bright days. It is lovely for us, but we worry a little about all those lovely bulbs that are poking their heads up out of the ground ready for Spring. I've... Continue Reading →
Good morning, I hope this Sunday morning is finding you well. This summer I was sitting in an Adirondack chair overlooking the ocean with my pencil and blank book-- I was writing a list ( I love lists) of all those projects that I have been wanting to do. Sometimes it's a matter of time,... Continue Reading →
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