Many years ago, while scouring the largest antiques mall in Ohio, I ran across the most beautiful old, 14k filigree lapel pin with one tiny pearl dotting the center of the swirl of gold. It was love at first sight. I was happy to pay $20 for this beauty, even though money was tight. Well,… Read More
It has become a tradition that on each visit to London I try a new afternoon tea venue. On my last visit in October, I had tea at the Grosvenor House. The hotel had a very different feel than the other three hotel teas I have experienced in London. The area where tea was… Read More
Super easy tip here. We enjoy eating acorn, butternut, spaghetti squash, and similar gourds. Cutting through and cleaning out the seeds and strings are the hardest part of preparing these vegetables. I was always taught to use a spoon to scoop out the seeds and strings, but I have discovered that a melon baller works… Read More
I am in love with this quick and simple sewing project! All you need is two fat quarters, batting, a sewing machine and an hour, and you will have a cute fabric basket, which is great for corralling all sorts of bits and pieces. In my craft/blog room reno, I decided I wanted a shelf… Read More