I totally love baking cookies year round, but there is something special and magical about baking cookies for Christmas. Happy childhood memories of holiday baking with my mom and sister, and visions of the cookie feasts that my aunts presented to their guests, flood my soul and warm my heart. I always try to add … Continue reading
Some months ago, way back at the beginning of 2013, I learned that emerald is the “color of the year”. Prior to this, I’m not sure I ever even realized that there WAS a “color of the year”. And, being a “love-everything-pink” person, I could not imagine myself becoming enamored with any shade of green. … Continue reading
I know that Thanksgiving is the next holiday up, but I’m going to jump right over it so that I can share these adorable Christmas tree holiday napkins with you! The inspiration came directly from my dear friend and creative pal, Teresa. Once she shared the idea, it didn’t take long for me to break … Continue reading
WOW!! Once you’ve had a taste of this caramel corn with roasted peanuts, you may never go back to the boxed version of the treat that we all grew up with and loved. Although, looking back, I think what I really loved was the silly little prize inside. Anyway…I haven’t eaten a box of Cracker … Continue reading
I needed a quick-knit to go along with a sweet, navy blue, Ralph Lauren winter snowsuit that I was presenting as a baby shower gift. Since newborns photographed in stocking caps are all over Pinterest, I thought this pattern would be a great choice. It’s in the book Itty Bitty Hats by Susan B. … Continue reading
Pinterest is bursting with photos of precious newborns, sleeping soundly, wrapped in soft, cuddly cocoons. Knitted or crocheted, these little sacques are an adorable way to keep baby warm and snuggled. This pattern is called “Angel Cocoon Set” in the book Annie’s Attic #871046, Cuddle Cocoons. However, you can find it at Ravelry under “Roses and … Continue reading
Today is officially the first day of fall, and nothing screams “fall” louder than a can of Libby’s 100% pure pumpkin. Since the first day of fall coincided with my unexplained craving for a Starbucks Pumpkin Scone, I couldn’t help myself. Taste of Home had a great recipe called “Moist Pumpkin Scones“, and it did … Continue reading
I currently have in my possession 38 balls of Lily Sugar ‘n Cream cotton yarn. You know how it goes…(or maybe you don’t)….you buy a few colors here and there, you do nothing with them….you buy a few more….again, do nothing…buy buy more more…and before you know it, you’ve got enough cotton yarn to crochet … Continue reading
Here’s the story: 1. Went to a Baptism…party followed at the house. 2. After a delicious dinner…dessert time…HUGE tray of Italian cookies baked by “Grandma”. 3. Ate a half-dozen of these gems…TOTALLY needed the recipe. 4. Stalked “Grandma”. Got her alone (very important), complimented her gorgeous cookies, took a deep breath and asked for the recipe. … Continue reading
Christina is my dear, sweet 8 month-old niece who has a smile that lights up a room and warms your heart. I held her on my lap recently and, as our eyes locked, I could “hear” her say, “won’t you please knit me a purple sweater?” Your wish is my command, Christina. The pattern is … Continue reading
