The votes are in, and the number one pick to share from our England trip was Kensington Palace and Gardens. So, today we return to London for a tour. Today we'll see the palace and some spectacular jewels, and I'll show you the garden tomorrow. Kinsington Palace is quite unassuming compared to other historic buildings …
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Upcycling an Iron Birdcage
Last fall I scored this two piece birdcage and stand at an auction for very little cost. Both needed some work, with the birdcage section in really sad shape. It was that 80s Wedgewood Blue, (a color I cannot tolerate anymore) and had a lot of rust. So, it needed a makeover. I have so …
Late May in the Garden
The irises are done blooming now, they finished up while we were out of town. But, can you stand just a couple more pics of them? They were just so spectacular! I love these white ones. And I was so impressed with these purple edged ones with the white centers. On the mountainside behind the …
Pink Appliqué Quilt Repair
Just before we left for our vacation, I received this pretty appliqué quilt to repair. It didn't need a lot, or so I thought when I got it from the owner. I figured just a few spots to hand stitch and it would be good to go. But, after looking at it more closely, I …
Back from England
Back home again, and now you can know that my blogging break was spent in London, England! We've had this trip planned for months. I didn't take my laptop, because I decided just to take some time off from the computer altogether. We had a marvelous, exhausting trip, seeing more of London in the time …
Spring Cleaning, and a Blog Break
Spring Cleaning came late this year, it just seemed like winter would never end. But one of the effects of losing a bit of weight is that the closet needs to be purged, a good problem to have, isn't it? I went into how I do this in more detail in a previous post - …
Salvaging a QAYG
My sweet neighbor that just moved to a senior independent living apartment was cleaning out her sewing room in March preparing for her move. She had a box of what she said was "blocks ready to put together", and asked me if I wanted them to do a charity quilt. I said sure, and took …
Thank You Cards to Re-use and Recycle
When you get a handmade card, wouldn't it be nice to be able to pass it along for someone else to enjoy? I mean, how many of us get a card (and so few of those come in snail mail these days!) and enjoy the sentiment, only to throw it into the paper recycle bin, …
Irises and Azaleas in the Garden
The azaleas and irises are in full bloom now, actually starting about a week ago. This is such a great time of year in the mountains, not too warm, not too cool, sweaters in the evening and sunny days. The sweet fragrance in the air makes you want to pause and breathe, taking a moment …
Taco Salad with a Crispy Baked Shell
With Cinco De Mayo tomorrow, it is a great excuse to eat Mexican food, like I need an excuse, LOL!! One thing about it, though, the fat content can be pretty high. My grandmother and mother used to make tacos by frying the tortillas in oil, and although they were tasty, that method is just …
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