November 30, 2011
We’ve pulled the winter books from our shelves and placed them in easily accessible locations. With them always out, we remember to delve in and treasure these holiday reads during this time of year (the holiday season passes so quickly, … Continue reading
November 29, 2011
Someone sure likes her new candy-stripe Christmas pajamas, fun dress-up clothes, and dancing around our sparkly tree. And, no, we’re not at all dramatic in this house. I can’t imagine where she gets it from.
November 28, 2011
Remember last years holiday card wreath that’s been hanging in our daughter’s room all year holding family photos? Well, it sure is pretty, but the Amy Butler fabric clothespins don’t scream “Holiday Sparkle.” This year we decided to make a … Continue reading
November 25, 2011
We’re restoring a family heirloom, the dollhouse made for my husband’s grandmother when she was a little girl. Click here to see all the posts about our Dollhouse Redux Project. On a whim I ordered two Daisy Cottage 5″ Stackers … Continue reading
November 23, 2011
Our fridge is stocked. The cornbread, cheesecake, potato pancakes, and quinoa pilaf are made. Our table is cluttered. (Yes, we’re eating here tomorrow. Clearly I have some work ahead of me!) Our hearts are full. What I wrote last year … Continue reading
November 23, 2011
Autumn has arrived in California’s wine country and the leaves are finally changing their colors. We wake up each morning to coastal fog obscuring (enhancing?!) the view from our porch. We carry rain coats and umbrellas with us, never knowing … Continue reading
November 22, 2011
I love making this simple, quick cheesecake for special occasions. We served it at our wedding, make it each year for Thanksgiving and Christmas, and mix it up for special occasions like birthdays and anniversaries. My mother-in-law taught this one … Continue reading
November 21, 2011
As the days grow shorter, and in anticipation of the approaching holidays, we decided to make our own rolled beeswax candles. We bought beeswax sheets in a honeycomb design from our local honey and beekeeping supplies store. (Don’t have a … Continue reading
November 18, 2011
After three back to back craft projects (how did that happen?!), we’re heading into the kitchen… This year for our Thanksgiving feast (and our nine years together anniversary!) we’re making family favorites. Food that we love and look forward to … Continue reading
