PROJECT: FAIRY GARDEN TERRARIUM Fairies. The legend of these magical woodland beings has been a subject of fascination for children and adults alike for centuries. Champions of nature and good fortune, fairies are a welcome guest anywhere they chose to appear. However, they can be very elusive and require a bit of coaxing to…Continue Reading “Fairy Garden Terrarium”
As the days grow longer and the nights warmer, so too begins the season for outdoor entertaining. There’s just nothing quite like dining alfresco in my opinion. That being said, I just couldn’t wait another second to get outside and host a gathering. Just a stones throw from my house sits a gorgeous old barn…Continue Reading “Barn-side Block Party”
Take a hop back in time and celebrate Easter with some vintage inspiration. By revisiting some family heirlooms, your Easter or spring party table will evoke memories of a bygone era, when pastels and patterns of vivid color were all the rage. While reorganizing a spare closet a few weeks ago, I came across an…Continue Reading “Easter Entertaining”
PROJECT: RAISED PLANTING BEDS Just a few short months ago I found myself in this very predicament. Grown tired of the uncertainties associated with planting directly into the plowed earth, it was time to make a change. Ultimately, a raised garden bed seemed to fit best for me. I must admit that the notion of…Continue Reading “Build A Planting Bed”
Merry Makers and Revelers rejoice, St. Patrick’s Day has arrived! Whether celebrating at a local pub with a green beer in hand or having a small gathering in your home this twist on a holiday classic is sure to be a hit. A warm beefy, cheesy dip with a sauerkraut tang meets a crispy baguette…Continue Reading “Corned Beef and Cabbage Dip”
PROJECT: SHAMROCK PLACEMATS Shamrocks are the eternal symbol of St. Patrick’s Day. Steeped in tradition dating back to the 14th century, when the shamrock made it’s first mention in the English language. Rumored to have been used by Ireland’s patron saint, St. Patrick, to represent the Holy Trinity. The term shamrock refers to a young…Continue Reading “Shamrock Placemats & Crafts”