Find the steps and tips to create a blooming pumpkin as a centerpiece for your fall or Thanksgiving table the easy way. . .no cutting required! You’ll find flower longevity tips, the ‘float/soak’ method for maximum flower hydration and additional floral inspiration incorporating pumpkins in your fall décor. Happy October! It’s one of my favorite…
Happy Thursday! Can you believe we’re knocking on October’s door? October is my favorite month . . . the leaves turn, sweater weather arrives and for all things pumpkin! In anticipation of October’s arrival, woodland friends have gathered for some tabletop fun in The Potting Shed . . . And wearing their party hats in celebration!…
Raise a cup of Apple Spice Tea to celebrate fall’s arrival! You’ll meet my favorite transferware and find a keeper recipe for Apple Cinnamon Scones; a taste of fall in a tender, flaky scone, filled with diced apple, spice, and a sweet and crunchy cinnamon topping. Welcome to the September edition of Tea on Tuesdays!…
Find the step-by-step process for ‘planting’ succulents to add some charm and whimsy. This fun technique allows you to embellish statues or figurines in a unique way, while creating a living arrangement that can last for months with minimal care, no green thumb required! Happy Thursday! I’m sharing a fun way to add some charm…
Flaky puff pastry meets thinly sliced apples in an easy, sweet treat to celebrate fall and apple season! Serve with a dusting of confectioners’ sugar and / or a warm drizzle of caramel sauce for an easy dessert with a ‘wow’ factor. Happy Monday! How about an easy sweet treat to celebrate apple season? I’ve…
Welcome to Home is Where the Broom Is and The 10th Annual Meeting of The Black Hat Society ! The appeal of Halloween for me is the combination of fantasy, treats and spooky fun! We all can benefit from a little escape these days, wherever we can find it! I realize Halloween isn’t everyone’s ‘cup…
See how Potting Shed has grown, with inspiration, DIYs and projects for shed lovers. You’ll find a host of shed decorating inspiration inside and out, designed and built with a blend of new and salvage materials, galvanized sheet metal counters and windows dressed with landscaping burlap. Happy Monday! My Potting Shed turned 11 years…
Happy Friday! Rod and Rowena came out of the closet in anticipation of their favorite season. . . Rod has had some bad breaks since last year. . . He’s not sure how they happened. . . Possibly too much jostling and stress for his brittle bones while boating. . . { The Skeleton Crew…
Find the steps to create a flower arrangement using a lantern, incorporating apples for a table centerpiece for fall. You find additional fall floral and table inspiration from my Monday Morning Blooms’ friends. Happy Monday and Labor Day for those in the U.S.! I hope you enjoyed some rest and relaxation over this holiday weekend.…
Welcome Fall with Apple Spice Mini Cakelets! A mini sweet treat that delivers maximum apple spice flavor. Serve with a warm caramel drizzle, light glaze or sprinkling of confectioners’ sugar. Happy September! I’m welcoming my favorite season with a sweet treat. . . Mini Apple Spice Cakelets! Enjoy with your morning coffee, your afternoon cuppa…