Make flower arrangements from a small garden We have a smallish house on a small piece of property located on a peninsula on The Long Island Sound in Connecticut. Even though the property is small, we make the most of it by planting perennials that do well like hydrangeas that can be used for cut flowers. This year I focused on plantings in the containers that could easily be used in small ...
DIY Bug Spray and more + A Giveaway
Diffusing Citronella and DIY Bug Spray! Ditch & switch, what does that even mean? Well, have you watched the documentary "STINK" on Netflix? I highly recommend it! Once you know about the dangers hidden in products under the word "fragrance" you realize you have no idea what you are applying to your skin when using anything with the word "fragrance" in the list of ingredients. I ...
How to make Pickled Red Onions
Last week I received some beautiful hand made tags and a card from a friend in California. We haven't actually met in person but through social media and a recent Zoom call with Sheri about essential oils. She knew I would love these tags and would put them to good use. Pickled Red Onions One for me and one for a friend! I chose a simple recipe that I could make with ingredients I ...
Because Black Lives Matter
It's hard to know what to say during these difficult times out of fear of saying the wrong thing, and that fear has made me realize how much I need to listen and learn. There is no end to the kind of learning that needs to take place in order to make a change. With both of our adult children home due to the pandemic, we have had long dinners with lengthy discussions. @stuffgracemade On my ...
Have you made pesto lately?
Pesto: The pasta of summer Pesto is one of those things that I remember distinctly the first time I had it. I was in my twenties and we were having dinner with friends who worked with my husband at Surfer Publishing. They had a very cool cottage in Laguna Beach. At the time I probably did not appreciate just how cool and bohemian it was for the early 90s. Both are artists and so it makes sense ...
Getting the outdoor spaces ready for Summer!
Memorial Day! I love seeing all the flags in my neighborhood and throughout town as we remember and honor the servicemen and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice to preserve our freedom. We have been working hard to get the porch and outdoor spaces ready for summer. We've had only a few days of warm weather, but we are ready for the outdoor season to begin. We are ready for ...
