Happy New Year to you, and happy blue moon , as well. 2009 has been a year of sweet and saltiness for me. I've had wonderful vacations a...

The DH recently made a sweet potato pie. It tastes very much like pumpkin pie. I think most people wouldn't know the difference. He ...

Cups at the ready A few weeks ago, I had the joy of spending an afternoon with a friend, tasting 5 different teas. I wanted to compare Chin...

When everyday things, like breakfast, are beautiful, I try to pause and notice them. I also try to make everyday things beautiful out of hab...

The giant comforter above is quite the masterpiece, I must say. It's a homemade down comforter. It's incredibly warm on my side and ...

More marshmallows and persimmon-cookie making for me this weekend. Anybody know if these marshmallows will freeze? With the persimmons, I...

I was recently thumbing through a book called The East India Company Book of Tea by Antony Wild. I came across a note for Gilgit Tea. I...

We had our first dusting of snow yesterday. Perfect for trying out my homemade marshmallows! So many of you were curious about them in the ...

I feel like a fairy godmother today, because I'm pleased to announce that not only will I be sharing my original giveaway package , but...

Christmas just came early for me! The gift is seeing my words in print , published in this book (page 22)! I can hold it in my hands, flip t...

It's here! Sew, Mama, Sew's annual handmade giveaway day . It's a very, very fun event and I'm excited to be a part of it! ...

Please join me in celebrating Giveaway Day tomorrow, organized by Sew, Mama, Sew ! I had a fantastic time with this last year, and I expect...

I love this photo of me (taken by the DH). I love it because I know I'm happy and relaxed. We spent the early part of last week in Mad...

Hope - That this bulb will produce a beautiful amaryllis, and when it does, that my future will be more concrete. Tenacity - These flowers...

Funky Legs Friday! These fun striped tights came from TJ Maxx . They're knit tights, like socks. Nice and warm.

Me, on Stella. Photo by the DH. I pushed the electric start and Stella came to life. She purred quietly, a sleek feline next to the large an...

"Drinking a daily cup of tea will surely starve the apothecary." ~Ancient Chinese Proverb "Better to be deprived of food for...

Browsing through the craft books at the library, I recently found the book, The Anne of Green Christmas Treasury . What fun! I am a huge Ann...

I'm making all of my holiday cards this year - and the envelopes. Actually, the envelopes (above) will steal the show! These are made f...

I have a new breakfast favorite. This apple oven pancake is fantastic! Three things contributed to trying out the new recipe this morning: M...