Dreamin' of Beadin'

Maybe it's too many late nights spent watching my Tigers trying to clinch the ALDS, or I've completely lost my mind . . . I am h...

Last weekend I bought a bunch of fresh Kale for $1 (what a deal!) at the farmer's market, and I knew exactly what I wanted to make with ...

Imagine my surprise to learn that my vintage Pyrex set in primary colors was featured in the 8/7/11 edition of Etsy Finds!!   The title ...

I snapped this photo of a black squirrel feasting on a tomato from our garden.   I guess he thought it was an all-you-can-eat buffet.   He...

In honor of the current state of affairs in the US Government, I am having a *RAISE THE DEBT CEILING* SALE!!! Here's how it works: ...

Nothing says "Summer" more than coleslaw.  I'll be honest ~ I hate the stuff.  Don't know why, but I am not a fan.  Since...

I've been hearing the word "Repurpose" quite a bit lately.  It seems to be the trendy thing to take an item and give it new li...

I really love the idea of re-using materials, especially in unique and non-traditional ways.   Here is a lovely idea from none other but M...

I'm coming clean ~ I am a hoarder of vintage brooches!   They are so fun to accessorize with, in so many different ways.  You can add th...

Since it feels like summer here in Michigan, (nearly 90 degrees today!), I am guessing that it feels that way in most places.   So, I though...

I'm happy to report that Spring is (finally) in full swing around these parts!  Although, I do believe we broke the record for the wett...

Yesterday we ventured to Eastern Market , where we bought all of the plants you see pictured above.  Today was designated as the day to pu...

This favorite thing actually happens to be a place.  It is the colorful city of San Francisco, CA.  We visited there last Fall.  I've ...

This is no joke, I promise . . . For a limited time, take 20% off your order from my shop ~ just enter the code " NOFOOLIN " du...

Frankly, I am getting pretty tired of the stories of doom and gloom when it comes to the topic of where I live.  Last week, one of the big n...