When I discovered that there were mason jar lamp adapter kits, my mind started racing. What would I put in the jar? A collection of shells? Some birch bark? Maybe the girls could decorate it? But in the end – like I do with most things – I painted it. I think it was the […]
I try my very best to clean without chemicals in my house. This means that oftentimes, Mr. Suburble walks into the bathroom and declares, “Ugh, are you cleaning with vinegar again? It reeks in here!” But sometimes, it takes a little more than some vinegar and a sprinkling of baking...
Well, the little sewing machine has found a new home – pride of place in front of the window. So I can spy on my neighbours while I work, of course. That’s a little bit Rear Window of me, isn’t it?!? Because March is National Quilting Month and also the return of...
The sun is shining, and my backyard is calling to me. But before I head outside to pretend to know how to garden, I have a giveaway to share for today! These fun springtime Sizzix Bigz dies are a great way to quickly add some seasonal happiness to the accessories in your home. This...
I usually have a few “emergency meal” ingredients in my pantry. A jar of alfredo sauce is a quick way for me to whip up an easy meal without having to break a sweat. But this month, I was sent a box of Catelli Smart pasta and a recipe card from Chef Michael Allemeier for […]
This month, we Patak’s ambassadors were given a challenge: to create a Valentine’s Day recipe that “mixed in a little India”. As curries and naan are already our typical “date night food” in our house, I decided to think about the apres-dinner treat:...
Yeah. I broke out the glitter again. Maybe it’s the Season Affectiveness Disorder. I need to add some sparkle and light in order to combat the grey. Or maybe it’s because I can’t resist things that are golden. I prefer a bit of flash when I can get it. I’m sharing...
Are you sick to death of me talking about sewing and quilting? No? Okay, good. My Learning How to Quilt Adventure is still happening, which means this topic is very much swirling around my brain. I’ve been working on this quilt top for four weeks now, and this time spent in...
