We made a DIY frame for an original piece of art. If you think about it, it's better to save your money for buying art rather than spending it on the framing. Artist Nancy Sharpe This particular painting is by my friend Nancy Sharpe. I wrote about Nancy's studio in this post. She has since moved from the country to a seaside city just down the shore from us. I think her new series that ...
How to make an effective all-natural bug spray
It's summer so that means a couple of things...a lot of time outside and those nasty bug bites and mosquito bites, and other pesky insects. Most bug and mosquito bites are just annoying. But in rare cases, they can also be dangerous. So best to avoid them when possible. I'm also not a fan of insecticides or deet or putting all kinds ...
make 5-ingredient miso pasta for a quick meal
Make this 5-ingredient miso pasta for a quick meal and everyone will be happy. You may not even have to run to the store. Don't you love that when you can make a delicious meal with everything you have on hand? This is one of those pasta dishes that's great to make when you get home from a trip. You are hungry, you want comfort food, but you've been eating out, so this is the dish to make at ...
Tips for hosting a simple dinner in the garden
We have tips for hosting a simple dinner in the garden: what we served, how we set the table, and what we gave our guests. I am so happy to be joining seven lovely friends today for summer table ideas. Why host dinner in the garden? Why not? It seems I've done everything from the backyard, the porch, a park, and the beach, so dinner in the garden as it is at its best, just made sense. I love ...
How to Make a strawberry lemonade with fresh basil
There are two ways to make a strawberry lemonade with basil. Of course, you can use fresh basil, or you can use a drop or two of Basil Vitality Essential Oil. Both will give you that summery fresh basil taste, but one will be much brighter in color! Both will be pretty, but the one using fresh basil will be slightly more peach in color. Even straining out the green bits, there's still ...
How to make a home office inspiring
This is a question that a lot of people have asked themselves, especially in the last couple of years: How to make a home office inspiring. First, determine the needs of the home office Who will be using the space? Will it be a shared space? Or is it a room that has more than one function? I am always inspired by Leanne Ford and she once had a home office that also doubled as a guest ...