Reviving a Little Vintage Blue Cabinet

This past weekend we picked up an antique cabinet, it’s probably more of a small armoire than anything, but when I saw it I knew it was coming with me. When we got the new armoire inside, it displaced a…

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Miniature Black Forest Cake Trifle Recipe

I believe that all things are even better in miniature form, whether it’s a harmonica, animal figurines or paintings, tiny things are delightful. It’s not just tiny “things” that I love, I love foods that are served in tiny forms as well….

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Lavender Chocolate Dipped Candied Lemons Recipe

Not too long ago, I shared my experience with trying the CompartĂ©s lavender chocolate bar. I thought that it was quite delicious, but I thought that it was too intense combined with the high heat and humidity of the hot, hot…

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How to Make Natural Looking Paper Oak Leaves

Learn how to make natural looking paper bur oak tree leaves to decorate your home for fall with this easy craft tutorial.

Yesterday over on Instagram Stories, I asked if you all were ready for fall crafts. The answer was an emphatic and resounding “NO”. Despite the fact that I am so over the humidity levels that could drown you and the heat…

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Quick & Easy Lime Curd Sugar Cookie Pie

Try your hand at making this quick & easy key lime curd sugar cookie pie recipe.

Once upon a time, I didn’t like citrus desserts until I tried a kumquat pie. After that decadent slice of homemade kumquat pie, it was over. I made and tried every citrus dessert that I could get my hands on. To…

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Miniature Framed Landscape Oil Painting Remnants

These miniature handmade oil painting remnants are perfect for decorating the Christmas tree, attaching to a gift, hanging on the wall or using in a dollhouse.

I have always been fascinated by oil paintings and the stories they tell. Oil paintings glow with magic and even after they have seen their best days, they continue to portray the life the artist intended. As my collection of…

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Easy Lemon Curd Poppy Seed Tart Recipe

These lemon curd poppy seed hand pie recipe or tarts are perfect for making as an after school snack, make ahead for a quick breakfast or as a fancy dessert.

Have you ever had lemon curd? If you haven’t, you really need to go buy a jar and if you have, you know why I am making the suggestion. Now lemon “curd” doesn’t really sound nice, it sounds like it’s something…

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