As the end of May quickly approaches, I'm thinking about summer vacation possibilities. Feeling landlocked in the middle of Texas, I can't help but dream about beaches, coastal waters and big waves. Yesterday, I painted a watercolor of a sandcastle, hoping that my travels this summer might take me to a beach. I can go south, east or west. I'm not picky! Last summer my adventures were in Scotland and the Isle of Sky with my daughter Andrea, where we explored some fantastic castle ruins. ... continue reading...
Earl Grey Shortbread Cookie Recipe
When I'm craving tea and cookies you'll know about it right here. Today I'm sharing an Earl Grey Shortbread cookie recipe adapted from Ina Garten’s shortbread cookie recipe. This is the same one I used in the post, Lavender Shortbread Cookies, modifying it with Earl Grey tea. Yum! ... continue reading...
Armchair Slipcover
So excited to share with you, the armchair slipcover I finished this weekend. It's been awhile since I've applied my sewing skills. After setting up my old sewing machine, I had to pause. How do I refill the bobbin? I'm really much better at painting. ... continue reading...
A Weekend Off To Relax And Regroup
Sometimes, I have to take the weekend off from my DIY projects to relax and regroup. I wish I had a spectacular life changing project to share with you, but I do have a few humble pieces of watercolor art and photography to share. Over the weekend I announced my exciting news on Facebook that I have a storefront on Society6. Yahoo! If you haven’t visited Society6 before, here is your chance. I think their site is brilliant! It’s so much fun to see artwork applied not only on canvas, but on ... continue reading...
How To Make A Wall Organizer
Finding new ways to stay organized can be a fun challenge. Let me show you how I made a simple wall organizer, to keep frequently used items at the ready. When I created the post, Organizing The Kitchen Pantry in January, I found these modern looking stainless steel clothespins as I was shopping for jars and baskets. The Container Store is one of my favorite places to shop for brilliant organizing solutions. Follow these simple steps to create your own letter wall organizer. ... continue reading...
Chimichurri Sauce
Last year I started a series called, "For The Herb Of It", with two delicious herb cookie recipes. Today, I have a savory herb recipe for chimichurri sauce to add to the series. ... continue reading...