There are some really tall trees at the edge of the meadow in front of our mountain home, and the tallest has been struck by lightening three times. At least that many that I am reasonably sure of, maybe more. The last time it really did more damage than ever, streaking the trunk with scorching …
Easter Tablescape
Taking the Spring Tablescape from the blog hop to Easter was pretty simple. I already had a good theme going with the yellow and green colors, and a few vintage rabbits. Last year I got these Easter crackers to have for the gals at the office. But alas, the party I had planned to surprise …
Magnolia Attic Window
I really liked this large magnolia print, but I knew that cutting little pieces out of it would obscure the print. I had been noodling around with some cake layers and jelly roll strips, trying to come up with another new design, when the Attic Window concept occurred to me. The magnolia print was nearby, …
Three Good Books
Three recently read books have really caught my attention, two fiction with culinary themes, and a non-fiction cookbook. After doing the sewing/quilting book review series last September, I had a couple of marginal reads to one truly bad read (reviews are on Goodreads) interspersed with quick cozy mystery reads. Then I picked up Delicious by …
Repairing an Old Damaged Quilt
One of the things I do is repair well-loved quilts that no one else will touch. Most of the time, someone that is truly using a quilt will not care that it isn't museum quality, they just want the worst of the damage repaired. But many quilters won't touch these, believing they are too damaged …
Stamping Fun in March
Now that I have a truly organized and wonderful stamping space, I made some cards for friends. There seems to be a constant need lately for support and cheering up. I got out this pretty lavendar rose paper, and it was easy to pick coordinating colors from the paper shelf, now that the colors are …
Springtime Tablescape and Blog Hop
Springtime brings lighter colors, warmer days, and a desire to go outside to the garden. It's a wonderful time when the air is clear, and warm gentle breezes drift across the veranda while we enjoy the sunrise over the mountains, and sunsets across the valley. I am so ready for it to warm up and …
Be My Neighbor Quilt Along Block 6
Moving along to catch up, block six is next. I picked a large scrap of purple fabric for the house as the bottom bit of this pattern has a piece 18-inches wide. It has some squares on point at the bottom, and these still look like flower boxes to me. So, I pulled some flower …
Blueberry Breakfast Cake
It's the first day of spring, so we are ready for a fresh breakfast cake, perfect with a cup of coffee. I had blueberries and a lemon, and set to work creating a recipe for a light and lovely coffee cake. It would be lovely as dessert too. Something with blueberries and a hint of …
Lake Lure and Tryon Drive
It has been months since the car club was able to go for a drive, so little wonder that the one on a warm Saturday in March was such a hit. The warmer weather of the past few weeks has made everyone antsy to get back on the road. So, a drive was planned, and …
