I may just have a flair for the dramatic. In fashion, that is. I don't necessarily dress the part outwardly, but I do on the inside. ;) I have always loved a good statement piece. A bold coat, a crazy purse, or a wild skirt....
I am forever on the hunt for a delicious, but healthy cutout, sugar cookie recipe. My perfect cookie would be gluten-free, without refined sugar and the inflammation and joint pain I get from it. Perfect for Valentine's Day yes, but isn’t every holiday a great...
It's comfort food season! Well, it is here in Minnesota anyway. We are just coming through the other side of (what seems like) our annual Polar Vortex. With this weather, I really need something warm, comforting, and satisfying. I will be steering clear of the...
This seemingly ordinary project (Did you really just yawn?) may be the perfect beginner sewing project for you to cut your DIY teeth on. It's easy and relatively fast to make. It involves two skills, ironing, and straight stitching. I know that you can do...
Today's craft project is inspired by MacKenzie-Childs. You may have heard of them? They are known for their imaginative, whimsical designs of home decor, dinnerware, and home furnishings. A few of which I have been gifted over the years, by my generous Mother In-Law. Thanks...
Protein is my nutritional BFF. It is one of the most important nutrient groups and it has had a huge impact on my health and weight loss over the last ten years. If you are not aware of how much you need to get healthy,...
Happy New Year Friends! I’ve been working on my new year’s intentions this week, as one does this time of year, and the graphic designer in me needed a pretty and organized format to do so. (Yes, it’s a blessing and a curse.) I thought I'd...
Hello friends! Here's some quick table setting ideas and inspiration for you, just in time for your holiday entertaining. Welcome to Jenny's table. Jenny and I go way back to high school. She's beautiful inside and out, and so is her Christmas table. It's not...
Well hello out there, my creative sistas and brothas. This project is easy-peasey but loaded with potential. My examples are pretty tame, to be honest, but at the bottom of the post, I show some additional inspiration juju from around the web to light up...
There never seems to be a shortage of things to purchase, collect, and put on our Christmas trees these days. So hey, why not one more? Here’s a quick and inexpensive way to add a bit of color continuity, shimmery beauty, and fill in some...
Welcome to my current dessert obsession. It's a healthy re-creation of my all-time favorite childhood dessert, oatmeal bars with a chocolate topping. I made them ALL THE TIME as a teenager. I've been playing around recently to bring back my "old favorite", but with a healthy...
My Mom died a couple of weeks ago after a 10-year journey with Alzheimer’s. The disease stole so much from her sweet, precious life. Memory loss is truly heartbreaking. Chances are you know someone who has also walked this path because Alzheimer's along with many...
This post is fun for me in every way. First of all, this is my happy salad! The spicy thai peanut sauce is bursting with flavor. I could drink it. Well, maybe not drink… but surely over-pour! The zoodles (zucchini noodles) just take it to...
So many craft projects, so little time! Do you feel me? How am I going to fit all this fun into my tiny little lifetime? Well, here's another one. A whole new category. MOSAIC TILES! I know. So sorry! ;) Today, we are dropping in...
Hey gang, here's a fun recipe to fool your not-so-healthy-food-loving kids or spouse. If that's a thing in your world. This chocolate and banana protein shake is really delicious and no one will ever guess how clean and healthy it is. I love to recall...
You really have to hand it to Betsy Ross. She knew what she was doing. The American Flag design is so simple, yet so distinctive and also open to beautiful interpretations. Do I sound patriotic? Well, yes I am! Gather up your favorite kids or girlfriends,...
I can't believe I didn't think of this sooner. This tablecloth construction method is idiot proof, super fast, and easy. No sewing is required, which makes this project an easy choice for your next shindig. In the past, if I were planning a special gathering, I'd...
Today's recipe is inspired by a nut butter that I 'd heard about and had to try from Manna Organics, called Organic Nut Butter Dark Chocolate Pecan. I found it on Amazon (affiliate link), but you can also purchase from Whole Foods or from the...
Located on Grand Avenue, St Paul's favorite shopping street; Treadle Yard Goods has been my go-to fabric store in the Twin Cities for 25 plus years. If I am planning any kind of clothing project, I typically start my fabric search here. They have quality,...
If you are looking for fabric, or arts & craft supplies, Hobby Lobby definitely has you covered. This chain store is a great resource for most any craft, sewing, or home decor project you could dream up. There is an unbelievable amount of inventory, from home...
SR Harris. Oh lordy, kids. This Minnesota fabric store is awesome! I get a little giddy going there, so I usually go alone, I wouldn’t want to embarrass myself. ;) Fabric and Notions For starters, there is a diverse selection of fabrics for both clothing, quilting, crafts,...
Sometimes just getting started is the hardest part. Am I right? There is a project that I put off for years, much to the dismay of my patient husband. A bench seat cushion cover for a nine-foot window seat in my office. It was very...
Well hello and happy spring green to you! Are ya'll looking to try something new in this beautiful season? Let it be this project. My girlfriends and I meet on the semi-regular to work on creative projects together. We lovingly call this Craft Night. Could we...
Meet Lucia. My friend, neighbor, and young craft phenom! She reminds me of myself (but better) at her age. I'd like to believe if I had grown up with the plethora of today's resources, that I'd have dived in with wild abandon as she does!...
These delicious morsels are on current rotation in my kitchen. Long-term rotation actually. Why? Super healthy, delicious, crave control! Need I say more? Each protein ball is loaded with ALL the good stuff but quick and easy to make because no baking is required. You will...
Remember you never need a reason to celebrate. And I've got just the thing that says party. Garlands. They are great for anniversaries, birthdays, graduations, you name it; garlands make your decor colorful, happy and more personal. They are fun, and festive all in one low-cost solution....