This months Pinterest challenge of a simple bucket container garden, officially kicks off our patio season. This is such an easy way to display flowers. Just look how pretty those blooms are in front of our wall of greenery. I can’t tell you how happy we are to be outdoors again after weeks of rain and cooler than normal temps. [Read more…] about Simple Bucket Container Garden With Flowers
How To Make Book Page Botanical Art
For a bit of fun today, I’m sharing my idea on how to make book page botanical art. The other day I found a few fern fronds in an old book that I placed there last year to dry. They left a faint impression on the page which gave me the idea of painting a fern instead of framing a dried specimen. Maybe with a little more practice I might achieve that trompe l’oeil effect, but for now these jaunty ferns will do. [Read more…] about How To Make Book Page Botanical Art
Lavender And Honey Scone Recipe
Today I’m sharing my lavender and honey scone recipe, since I did promise to do so in my post last week. This morning I was up early to make a fresh batch, take photos, and yes the kitchen smells divine. So happy to get out and walk this morning too, before the storms went by. [Read more…] about Lavender And Honey Scone Recipe
Garden Tablescape With Herbs
Looking for ways to bring the outdoors in? How about creating a garden tablescape with herbs for the family to enjoy. While picking up a few essentials at the grocery store, I was lucky to find a few plants in their outdoor display. I can’t wait to add lavender and cilantro to my patio herb container. Before planting these fragrant beauties outside though, we’re going to enjoy them in a pretty table setting. [Read more…] about Garden Tablescape With Herbs
Ideas For Painting Brown Eggs
If you’re looking for new ideas for painting brown eggs then you might enjoy this mini project I finished yesterday. It’s been a few years since I’ve decorated Easter eggs, so I’m a little out of practice. I dabble in watercolors occasionally, but not so much with craft paint. [Read more…] about Ideas For Painting Brown Eggs
Mini Pound Cake Recipe
Today I’m sharing a mini pound cake recipe that you will love making over and over. My family is already begging me to make more, although it doesn’t take much arm twisting for me to agree. When I have extra time on my hands, baking is one of those activities I truly enjoy. [Read more…] about Mini Pound Cake Recipe
