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Crochet Rose Afghan
The very first afghan that I ever crocheted that was more than what I would call a learning experience was this gorgeous pattern “Old Fashioned Roses.” When I was pregnant with my first and...
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A Date at the Candy Shop
Yesterday I went on a date with my boys. It was one of those pre-planned events that is very much anticipated. When they heard the words Candy Shop, (which was actually more like a dessert shop,...
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A Sunday of Preparation
My apologies for not getting back to everyone promptly on the giveaway yesterday! I suppose when I say that I close comments at midnight, I should take into consideration that putting two little boys...
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Tis the Season
Happy Friday – I hope all my American friends had a happy and peaceful Thanksgiving yesterday. Our celebration was lovely. There was good food, good company and lots of laughter. Really, I have so...
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Nana’s Vintage Christmas Ornaments
One of the best things about the Christmas season for me is all the wonderful holiday memories I have from childhood. My family took great efforts to really celebrate the season. I have magical...
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The Weather Outside is Frightful
The weather outside is frightful… We got hit last night with snow, snow, snow! Winter is truly here. The temperatures are icy cold (14* here at this very moment), and we’re expecting a balmy high of...
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Grandma’s Afghan
When I was a little girl I used to visit my Grandma M with my grandfather, every week. Even though we all called her Grandma, she was actually my great-grandmother. And in so many photos of my...
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Recipe: Brown Sugar Dumplings with Vanilla Cream
My Nana’s cooking was a central part of my childhood and surrounds almost every memory of growing up. From holidays to Sunday dinners, to the soups and stocks that would simmer all day long to the...
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Apple Picking
Apple picking! Is there any other more traditional way to celebrate October than apple picking? The boys and I head out to the local farms around here the other week and they had such fun scouring the...
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Tears and Joy
To say the past few weeks have been eventful would be putting things mildly. Earlier this year, we got the wonderful news that I was expecting! (And a huge thank you to all those who sent their love...
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