The day we arrived for a visit to the shop at the lost kitchen, it was just before 11 am opening time. I naively thought I would have the place to myself to take some photos. There were already several people milling about the yard between the shop door and the Airstream. It was already quite warm, but the trees gave just enough shade to keep cool while we waited to enter. The Airstream ...
Easy to make creamy fruit popsicles for summer
As a child, one of my favorite things to do on a hot summer day was to find a little bit of shade and enjoy some old-fashion ice pops. Sometimes we tried to make our own homemade fruit popsicles, which was really just frozen fruit juice in a popsicle mold, but they didn't taste quite the same. We could never get the popsicle mixture or texture the way we thought they should be. The store-bought ...
How to make your outdoor space cozy
When I joined this fun group of bloggers to share ideas on outdoor decorating, I knew I wanted to talk about how to make your outdoor space cozy. Cozy like a living room, but outdoors on the porch. Our summers in Connecticut by the shore are so beautiful, but they don't last forever like in California. When we entertain in the summer, it's always outdoors. It may be in the backyard, the beach, ...
The beautiful Lost Kitchen Cabins In Freedom, Maine
Update: Erin posted on Instagram today that they have a few last-minute openings for a stay in The Lost Kitchen cabins! This was a once-in-a-lifetime experience! Check out the post here! An Overnight Stay at the Cabins in Freedom, Maine We jumped at the chance for an overnight stay at the beautiful Lost Kitchen Cabins in Freedom, Maine, after reading about it on their Instagram caption. ...
how to make the most of a small garden
My friend Sandy of The Collected Garden knows how to make the most of a small garden. She does this beautifully and shares her ideas that inspire others to do the same. Sandy is my top Sunday favorite this week. If you're new to MLT, every Sunday, I join my friends Cindy and Mary Ann to share our favorite finds, and discoveries of the week! How does Sandy make the most of her tiny ...
How To Set Up A Movie Night In The Backyard
How to set up a movie night In the backyard - it's an easy way to entertain and all you need is a mini projector and white sheet. You have everything else! It's a fun thing to do with neighbors, kids, and couples, or make it a girl's night! Today I'm joining some friends for outdoor entertaining and having a backyard movie night was the first thing that popped into my mind. It's fun for ...