Basic Bow Perfection
How many times have you had a basic bow turn out crooked? I remember the day I finally figured out a trick on how to tie a perfect bow every time, I was working at a wedding dress boutique tying a soon-to-be brides sash. It was life changing for me as a perfectionist;...
Grandpa’s Applesauce
One of my favorite things to eat as a child (and still is today) was "chunky" applesauce. My grandpa and grandma would can/bottle two kinds of applesauce every few years, using the apples from their trees. They would do the traditional smooth applesauce and then my...
The Trendsetter
Become the trendsetter. Who doesn't love to change up the current style just a bit to add your own flare? Instead of doing chevron stripes the standard direction, put them at an angle to add your own customized touch and before you know it all your friends will be...
Sweet Valentine – I’m Feelin’ Lucky
I have recently seen some reversible holiday blocks circulating on Pinterest. I knew the moment I saw the idea I had to come up with a few phrases and make my own! I love this tutorial I'm about to share because anyone can achieve this look with my few simple steps....
Tying The Knot
It amazes me how many different ways there are to prepare/present a roll; Twisted, pinwheels, crescent, clover leaf, simple dinner roll, and my favorite knot (these are just a few examples). I have to admit that I prefer knot rolls the most. I imagine this is because...
Heaven in Your Home
Everyone, at one time or another, has to cope with the passing of a loved one. The hours and days that follow can almost seem surreal as family gathers to prepare funeral arrangements and remember the life of who has passed on. But once the funeral is done and all the...
Dad’s Golden Cornbread
I have to admit that dinner preparation can be a challenge some days, all right, most days at our house. Kids are hungry and whining, the baby crawling around my feet, and a great dane laid out right in the middle of the flour, just so she can be in the same room with...
Rolling Pin Renew
I use my rolling pin at least once a week to roll out french bread, pizza dough, or on occasion make sugar cookies. Would you believe that my rolling pin is 3 to 4 years old? I have used it easily more than 150 times, yet it looks brand new. Want to know the secret? ....
Simply in Love
I have been thinking about what Valentine design I could share that would be easy for anyone to do. I also wanted to play around with doing all of my fingers into glitter nails since I am limited on Shellac colors. I love doing Shellac on my nails because then I don't...
Nail Polish Prep
No one likes to have polish chip or lift within a day or two of painting. After spending time painting your nails to look nice you want them to look new for at least a few days, or with Shellac you want them to last the full 2 weeks without showing any wear. Step 1:...