Welcome back to the, "For The Herb Of It" series. Lemon Thyme Cookies My daughter and I are constantly swapping ideas on baking. Knowing that I wanted to create a series on herbs, she shared the recipe below, insisting I had to try it. Lemon thyme is one of my favorite herbs. I was up at first light this morning anxious to get started. Lemon Thyme Cookies 2/3 cup olive oil 1 cup granulated sugar (additional sugar for ... continue reading...
Lavender Shortbread Cookies
Welcome to, “For The Herb Of It” series. Lavender Shortbread Cookies For the past few years, I’ve been growing my own herbs. As I watch them thrive and flourish, I feel a real sense of triumph with my gardening talents. Never mind, that they’re probably the easiest plants to grow. To celebrate my imaginary success in herb gardening, I decided some creative baking was in order. Remember the Honey Lavender Cupcakes I mentioned in my Perfect Weekend? I can still taste the delicate ... continue reading...
Perfect Weekend
The best travel experts suggest that whenever possible to eat and drink locally. Whatever the reason for travel, it is a great reminder to seek out cuisine from the most original and unique eateries you can find. My perfect weekend began with a mimosa, red fish tacos and the promise of non-stop girl talk. Of course, how could it not be perfect when visiting my daughter who lives in Fernandina Beach? It was almost comical how many times our itinerary changed over the weekend. We didn’t ... continue reading...
Outlander Inspiration
What does it mean to have Outlander inspiration? As I watched the second episode, "Not in Scotland Anymore" of the Outlander series on Starz, I was overwhelmed with the authenticity of the gorgeous costumes and sets designs. This time, instead of being drawn into the Scottish Highlands, the story unfolds in Paris. The lavish fabrics are breathtaking. Good heavens, even the shoes are to die for. Shoes! The Outlander inspiration hit me. Resembling the beautiful shoes ... continue reading...
Cork Shelf Liner
Spring cleaning is just getting started around here, and as usual I tend to get side tracked on fun projects. Today, I’m updating the kitchen shelves with cork shelf liner. I discovered the shelf liner a few years ago, at The Container Store, which is also one of my favorite and most dangerous places to shop. I have mentioned The Container Store before, when I redesigned a closet with elfa shelves. (To see the project click here.) Cork is naturally resistant to mold ... continue reading...
Patio Container Blueberries
It's patio season and I’m so excited about the new containers and blueberries the husband bought. He negotiated a discount on one of the containers which was damaged, thinking I would like to blog about repairing it. I love the idea of container gardening, but patio container blueberries? That's brilliant! ... continue reading...