Well, I am off in the morning for a long weekend out of town with my husband.  I cannot wait!  We are really in need of a bit of time away, as it has been a stressful day for both of us.  Hubby’s car needs to make it into the repair shop for a new [...]

This recipe is excellent for those chilly fall evenings and cold winter nights, a “comfort food” or stick-to-your-ribs type meal that is so satisfying in cool weather. Shepherd’s Pie 2 lb ground beef 2 tbsp olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 1-2 cans beef broth 2 tbsp parsley 1 tbsp catsup (I sometimes add more [...]

Want to see some fantastic new fabrics?  Heather Bailey’s debut line Freshcut is going to be offed by Free Spirit in the future.  The fabric prints and colors are wonderful, mixing vintage and modern inspirations with interesting color combinations.  I cannot wait until it is available.  I now have a new favorite fabric designer!  Check it out!

I do not like pictures of myself, which is probably why I am usually the person behind the camera.  I have even gone out of my way not to post a picture of myself on my blog.  I know we all have our insecurities and also things we like about ourselves, and I am very [...]

This pie crust is perfect for apple and pumkin pies.  My family always requests pumpkin pies in pecan crusts at Thanksgiving.  I have even used this recipe for a lattice crust, but the dough is a bit thick for that so I prefer to put a crumb topping on my apple pies.  Another decorative touch [...]