Though it's technically fall, I'm still holding on to summertime with both hands. And here in Minnesota, our trees are kinda doing the same thing! They are still 99 percent green. Say what? So then, to mark the end of the summer and the beauty...
I do love a beautiful landscape, gorgeous flowers, and healthy green plants, but maintaining it all? Not as much. After a recent plant fail, Crazy Aunt Patty showed me a creative and inexpensive way to make a custom faux plant arrangement. I was originally skeptical...
I have always been an appetizer girl. As far back as I can remember. It was a really "special" occasion when my Mom bought pizza rolls for a New Year's treat for us kids. It was a bit more fun and satisfying eating these little packages...
Anytime is a good time to be in the company of good friends. But summertime, in a garden, with beautiful flowers, sunshine, and warm weather, is even better! Last week we had the privilege of being spoiled guests of our friend, Midge. An invitation to...
What's hiding under your bed? Whether it's monsters or just a bunch of storage containers, I have an inexpensive way to hide them and get a custom look while you're at it. Today we're going to make an easy, DIY bed skirt using simple and...
I just love wrap skirts. I love how they drape, fit and look amazing on all body types, covering up flaws and accentuating assets. Worn casual, with flip-flops or dressed to the nine’s, they are so versatile. For my sewing project today, I used a...
We all know whipped cream is a delicious addition to any dessert, but when you understand how very fast and easy it is to make, it becomes a no-brainer. With only 3 ingredients, a decadent taste and appearance, this recipe for homemade keto whipped cream...
About ten years ago, when my parents were somewhere in their seventies, before my Mom's Alzheimer's struck, my Dad was on a cookbook buying spree. I think he was trying to encourage her to try new recipes and foods. (wink, wink.) I could see what he...
If you love your pet as much as we love ours, hopefully, this project doesn't seem quite as silly. LOL. I would do just about anything for my puppy. Even dress her up a little. 😂 Today's project is perfect for just that. Raise your...
If cakes make a celebration special, a homemade cake takes it to the next level. It shows your guests they are important and that you really care. My personal favorite, no matter the flavor, is a mini cake. They are adorably elegant. Two words that...
You know what they say about clothes; if you find something you love that fits you well, buy it in multiples! Maybe you would if you could, but sometimes it’s just not available in other colors or patterns. If you like to sew tho or...
Hey friends! Here's my first no recipe, recipe, using Trader Joe products. I hope it gives you a quick side dish idea because sometimes fast and easy food is exactly what we need. Bonus; It’s delicious, simple and super healthy too. It's a perfect way...
We all love ourselves some Pottery Barn, right? To be honest, most times I walk away with a whole lot of inspiration instead of an actual purchase. Sorry PB! I just love all the home decor accessories and ideas they show in their stores. A...
Summer is almost here. Yay! Is your closet ready? When the warm weather hits, nothing is easier to wear than a breezy skirt. Trouble is, it's often hard to find the perfect one...
It's 5 pm, do you know what you are making for dinner? Never fear. Today, I've got you covered with Keto Shrimp Creole with Cauliflower Rice. This is a delicious recipe you are sure to love. And your picky family will too. Mine does! That's why...
Today’s post is pure Spring inspiration; Flower pot planting ideas just for you. I'm sharing the gorgeous flower art of one of my besties. Ruth is that girl you know, gloriously gifted with both sides of the brain; smarts and artistic chops. Not fair, right?...
It's good to get out of your comfort zone. Right? Not always easy, but good. We've stretched ourselves over here the last few years when it comes to international flavors. For instance, duck tongue. Yup. Are you squirming yet? This is just one taste of...
House blind. It happens to the best of us. When you become so used to your home that you unconsciously overlook the clutter or the time-worn flaws of aging. Have you experienced this phenomenon? Maybe you've been out of town for a while. You step foot...
Capes seem to come in and out of fashion, but to me they are classic. Unique and stylish, I think, the bolder the better. YOLO. Today I am going to show you how to make an easy hooded cape. They are very simple. No sleeves,...
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...
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...
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...
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 cushion cover for a 9 foot long 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...