Charlotte's bathroom is also the Guest bathroom. Therefore, I didn't want to decorate it all rubber ducky or something. I want it to be a space adults can relax in too. I created this shower curtain - originally two panels (bought at Ross for $10.00). Then I added the strip of fabric to the ...

Whether you drink the tea or use the essential oil, Chamomile is a very useful healing herb.  It is a digestive tonic and a soporific (there's a word for you - it means sleep-inducing). My favorite Chamomile Tea (mainly because it's Zhena's GYPSY tea): Herbal Tea Uses: aids in digestion ...

Today we are graced with the presence of my little sister - Joanna.  She is a lovely little newlywed (1 yr) and keeps a lovely home.  This recipe is a great one and pretty inexpensive.  I actually made it Tuesday night and it is definitely Ryan and Charlotte approved.  It was amazing!  Let's have a ...

Yes, you can express your love and gratitude now.  You can also send gifts. I like fabric. Okay, so the last week of recipes was well received, and I love you so much I made another one for you (and me).  You can download your grocery list here, and the menu is below. Happy Grocery Shopping! ...

Well it is time for me to begin planning miss Charlotte's birthday party. I asked her for any ideas - she said "RED!" Hmmmmmmm..... Then I was so inspired by this post on Hostess with the Mostess - Woodland Fairies Birthday Party. Perfect - it incorporates the color RED (toadstools), and ...

Good Morning!  I haven't done a post on essential oils in a while, so I figured it was time. Last time I spoke with you about Lavender, which is the most versatile oil to own.  Next to it would probably be Tea Tree. Grown primarily in Australia, it has been used for 1000s of years by the ...

Blackberry cobbler! Mix 2 cups of blackberries with 1 cup of sugar. Melt 1/2 cup of butter in a deep baking dish. 1 cup of sugar 3/4 cup of flour 3/4 cup of milk 2 teaspoons of baking powder Pinch of salt Mix the rest of the ingredients in a bowl to form a batter. Pour the batter ...

there is an element of fun.... Ah, Mary Poppins. Don't we all sometimes long for your sweet optimistic attitude toward daily chores? I'll admit it frankly- I am not the best housekeeper.  Now, I try - and I have gotten better - there are just many other things I would rather be doing and I ...

"A man finds room in the few square inches of his face for the traits of all his ancestors; for the expression of all his history, all his wants." Ralph Waldo Emerson Today's book is This book is a wonderful resource for making your own beauty and cleansing products. This recipe I am going ...

Hello!  I hope you had a lovely holiday weekend.  We certainly did ;)  This week I am going to be sharing some projects and recipes that I have been making lately - they are from some books that I have acquired recently. Today I will begin with: I don't know how you feel about Martha - I ...