Breakfast bars seem to be all the rage. One of the best ways to build a breakfast bar can be to use older cabinets that have been removed from other areas or were purchased at a yard sale. Building a breakfast bar can be easy, cheap, and fun if you tackle it from a common sense point of view.
A breakfast bar is a very convenient thing to have in your kitchen or dining area. Building a breakfast bar from cabinets is handier still since you have some storage area beneath it. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by admin | Posted in Decorating, Gardening | Posted on 11-02-2009
The idea behind rustic decorating is to bring the outdoors into your living space. Most people want that, hunting lodge, cabin in the woods, feel when they opt for the rustic decorating theme. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by admin | Posted in Window Treatments | Posted on 12-01-2009
All of the rage a few years ago, southwest styles for your home. Lately you don’t read a great deal about it, but the truth is that if you really want something warm and inviting, easy care and easy living, southwest style is for you.
Not to mention Southwest decorating has become a bit less common lately so frankly, if you like to be unique, then probably Southwest style is going to be right up your alley so to speak. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by admin | Posted in Decorating | Posted on 05-01-2009
What is Tuscan Decor?
Before you can get a real grip on the style, getting a handle on the atmosphere is a necessity.
Tuscany, home to multiple outdoor styles of living, situated in Italy, is afree and easy lifestyle. Its home to vineyards and some of the best wines that are available in the world. The area is populated with centuries old farm houses and chickens that have the run of the place, laying their eggs on sun warmed ground. Read the rest of this entry »
Stained glass is among the most lovely of home accessories and can easily be accomplished in your own home using just craft and hobby supplies that you find at such stores as Hobby Lobby or Joann Fabrics. Read the rest of this entry »
With the holidays there are always family gatherings, work obligations,
and holiday parties.
Appetizers are a must have. It is nice for your guests to be able to mingle and snack before those big dinners. This is a great time for your guests to visit and a great time for you to be able to finish up all of the last minute things before your special dinner. Read the rest of this entry »
Fresh from the oven what could be more lovely for a holiday breakfast than the spicey taste of cinnamon bread. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by admin | Posted in Cooking and Baking | Posted on 06-11-2008
These biscuits are a great side for anything from soup to roasted
chicken. They are simple to make and taste great.
We;ve made them and done a simple twist motion to shape them, baked them a few minutes longer and used them as party nibbles as well with great success. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by admin | Posted in Cooking and Baking | Posted on 22-10-2008
This oddly named cake is actually delicious and its amazing if you add a few sliced up apples as well.. It is also very simple and takes little time to throw together. It calls for pineapple but you
can substitute canned peaches or pears also. Read the rest of this entry »
One of the easist crafts we’ve ever done for the holidays is this no sew banner made of felt sheeting, available from any craft supply or fabric store. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by admin | Posted in Cooking and Baking | Posted on 20-10-2008
veryone loves pumpkin pie. With the holidays fast approaching, this new kind of pumpkin pie might be something you’d enjoy trying. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by admin | Posted in Cooking and Baking | Posted on 20-10-2008
These are an easy and fun treat for kids to help make. They are also so
simple that you won’t mind when your kids ask you to make them. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by admin | Posted in Cooking and Baking | Posted on 20-10-2008
These delicious cookies are not something you will feel guilty letting
your kids or yourself indulge in. Read the rest of this entry »
Everyone has a family recipe for gingersnaps. They are a classic cookie
that everyone loves and this recipe almost guarantees that they come out
perfect every time. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by admin | Posted in Home Repair | Posted on 10-10-2008
No body, but no body really likes working with drywall, but lets face it, its a fact of life and a necessity when you’re a home owner. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by admin | Posted in Cooking and Baking | Posted on 10-10-2008
I’ve got a little girl who loves oatmeal and oatmeal cookies, but the traditional oatmeal raisin just isn’t her cup of tea.
Replacing the raisins with chocolate chips works very well, but another thing you might want to try are some of the variations we’ve come up with that are simply delicious and also very healthy. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by admin | Posted in Cooking and Baking | Posted on 10-10-2008
One of the things I love about cooking most of my treats myself is that I like knowing what I’m offering my kids when they want a treat. Now that can include candy bars, so that you know at least that what you put into them is semi wholesome. Read the rest of this entry »
This is the perfect time of year for incredible apples. I love them
plain but I have several people in my family with a sweet tooth.
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Posted by admin | Posted in Cooking and Baking | Posted on 29-09-2008
Who doesn’t like brownies? I know at my house they just don’t last long.
Last year for the holidays, we took these awesome treats and layered them in saved plastic coffee cans such as those one pound ones from “Folgers” © and since they are already bright red, we simply had to add a bow for decoration.
We added a few other treats such as fudge and divinity and passed them out on an evenings walk. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by admin | Posted in Cooking and Baking | Posted on 29-09-2008
Peach pie is something everyone likes and everyone is willing to spend a little time to get. This is absolutely wonderful because it has just a hint of brandy, making it perfect for the holiday celebrations.
It dresses up the table beautifully and I’ve gotten rave reviews on it. To be honest, there are rarely leftovers of this dessert, so if you want some when the guests go home, bake two. Read the rest of this entry »
