How to DIY a Birch Lamp for Winter
Natural textures and tones are a great way to add a rustic, seasonal feel to any space. You could hunt down some great imitation patterns, but why not go straight to the source? Today I’ll teach you a simple technique for updating an old lamp with some natural birch bark you can pull straight from your yard! …
Green Ice Cream Pie for St. Patrick’s Day
“Are there grasshoppers in grasshopper pie?” Grasshopper Pie was one of my grandmother’s special treats. She saved it for spring when the world was starting to turn green. Which makes it perfect for St. Patrick’s day! My kids even request it in place of birthday cake! Now that my grandmother is not here using her …
How to DIY Decorative Antlers
Antlers are everywhere! But really, how much do you want to invest in such a trendy item? In three years are you still going to want a giant white ceramic moose head or rhino on your wall? Probably not! So what do you do? If you try to copy the ceramic or metal antlers you …
Make your own sushi rolls!
Weston is my beautiful 14-year-old daughter. As 14-year-olds tend to do, she loves to entertain her friends whenever she can. The hot food of the moment is sushi, but around here that can be pretty pricey! I love the idea of her eating sushi as a healthy meal, but going out for sushi all the …
The Best Natural Room Freshener
The holidays are over and all you really want for Christmas is your nice, clean house back. Caroling is over, the decorations are down, and the pine scents and cinnamon spice of the holiday are gone. How do you keep your home smelling nice through the rest of the winter? Adding heavily scented or perfumed …