Find the easy steps to make flower-shaped sugar cubes for a tea party or party favor. They come together in less than 10 minutes and can be customized to your theme, using the colors and flavors of your choice. Happy Thursday! Flower-shaped sugar cubes are easy to make to sweeten your cuppa, and make a…
Find flower arrangement and table inspiration using sunflowers to transition for summer into fall. Happy Monday! While there are plenty of summer days left here in North Carolina, I’m thinking and dreaming of fall, my favorite season! Judging by what I’m seeing on my Pinterest feed, I’m not alone. ;) Sunflowers convey warmth and symbolize…
Find fun hummingbird facts and tips for attracting Hummingbirds to your garden. You’ll also find a hummingbird nectar recipe to slow down spoilage and the best way to clean your feeders. Happy Friday! Summer is winding down but the hummingbird visits at the feeders and in the garden are picking up here in North Carolina!…
Find the easy steps and materials needed to make a tiered server or 3-tier cake stand for teatime. You’ll also find flavorful teas and inspiration for hosting an afternoon tea and a wonderful giveaway! Welcome to “Tea on Tuesdays”! I’m joining Pam at Everyday Living in our new series and celebration of tea on the…
Create an easy throw blanket finger knitting with loop yarn. An easy and fun project that comes together quickly, no knitting needles or crochet hooks required! Happy Wednesday! It’s August which means it’s dog gone hot and humid outside. August is my least favorite month as I’m anxiously awaiting my favorite season. . . ready…
Sneak in some veggies in a batch of incredibly Fudgy Zucchini Brownies. So good and no one will ever suspect there is zucchini hiding inside! Happy Monday! August 8th is National Zucchini Day and I’m sharing a sweet treat using that zucchini from your garden or rolling around in your vegetable bin! If you’re a…
Happy Saturday! Here’s a weekend waterview from Lake Norman. . . It’s the Dog Days of Summer! While we refer to the ‘dog days’ of summer as the hottest, most uncomfortable part of summer, the ‘dog days’ have their roots in astronomy. The dog days are the period following the heliacal rising of the star…
Calling all flower enthusiasts and gardeners, I have a beautiful book to share: Blooms & Dreams: Cultivating Wellness, Generosity & a Connection to the Land by Misha Gillingham Misha Gillingham left the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles for a quaint island in the Pacific Northwest so she could get back in touch with what…
Happy August! It’s the first Monday of the month which means I’m joining my blogging friends for some Monday Morning Blooms. You can find my friends’ links to the floral inspiration at the bottom of this post. Our common theme for this week’s edition of Monday Morning Blooms was creating a flower arrangement for a…
Happy Saturday! Here’s a weekend waterview from Lake Norman. We’re in our typical July weather pattern of 90+ degree days, humidity and pop-up thunderstorms. I’m out the door walking the dogs at 6:30 in the morning and we try to get all our outdoor activities and chores completed before noon when possible. It was 95…