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Month: January 2018

Kitchen Wall Art
DIY · Making

Kitchen Wall Art

January 31, 2018 lolajoy4 Comments

Let me share with you a simple way to add some fun decor to your home - for not much money at all and more importantly for much-enjoyed DIY and crafting time.  Using some up cycled small picture frames and the right sized calendar pages to make an art display that's on-trend and super-cool! On… Continue reading Kitchen Wall Art

Succulent Wreath Revival
Making · Nature

Succulent Wreath Revival

January 21, 2018February 6, 2018 lolajoyLeave a comment

One of my most popular workshops is my succulent wreath workshop where we take succulent cuttings and plant them in moss on a wreath frame.  While succulents are easy to grow, living here in the Northeast makes it quite a challenge to keep them in their best form due to less sunlight and varying seasons,… Continue reading Succulent Wreath Revival

Brownies
Baking

Brownies

January 13, 2018January 13, 2018 lolajoyLeave a comment

Over the past few years, play dates for my girls have diminished.  They used to be a weekly thing, occurring two or three times during the week and on the weekends too. School, activities, maturing interests and evolving friendships are some reasons for this change.  Play dates still do occur and it's amazing sometimes how… Continue reading Brownies

Sunrise
Nature

Sunrise

January 12, 2018January 12, 2018 lolajoyLeave a comment

After days and days of clouds and gray, the sun made its glorious appearance this morning. Even after a decade of living in Central Pennsylvania, I am no closer to getting accustomed to less sun caused by a more mountainous terrain.  Not sure I ever will.  So, when graced by the sun's presence, it's an… Continue reading Sunrise

A Look Back at 2017’s Workshops
Making

A Look Back at 2017’s Workshops

January 9, 2018January 10, 2018 lolajoyLeave a comment

For the past several weeks, planning this year's offerings in floral design & botanical arts  have been heavily on my mind....as is customary at the close of a year and into the new one, I suppose.  While my goal is always to come up with fresh and on-trend ideas, it's a joy to offer prior… Continue reading A Look Back at 2017’s Workshops

Fairy Friends
Making

Fairy Friends

January 6, 2018January 6, 2018 lolajoyLeave a comment

During our long holiday break, we weren't going to pass up the time for some crafting, so we made fairies!  I had actually made these very same fairies as a giveaway item for one of my daughter's birthday parties years ago.  Visiting the local craft store is extra fun when you have a specific project… Continue reading Fairy Friends

Making a Filipino Stew
Cooking

Making a Filipino Stew

January 6, 2018January 6, 2018 lolajoyLeave a comment

One of my resolutions this year is to cook much more at home and I found myself craving a stew my mom used to make growing up in the Philippines.  This stew is called "Nilaga", which basically means "boiled" or "stewed".  It's made with either bone-in beef or pork and vegetables.  Very simple - you… Continue reading Making a Filipino Stew

End of Holiday Break
Family Time

End of Holiday Break

January 6, 2018January 6, 2018 lolajoyLeave a comment

14 days.  That's how long my girls have been on their holiday break.  It's been an extra-long break this time around because of the new high school building being moved into this past week (of which this is pretty exciting news around our town, but more on that later!).  And while it's been nice having… Continue reading End of Holiday Break

Happy 2018!
Introductory

Happy 2018!

January 2, 2018January 6, 2018 lolajoyLeave a comment

It's the 2nd day of the new year and very cold here in State College.  Snowy surroundings are keeping us inside, but I must take my boy Kirby out for a much-needed walk.  You'll get to know and meet Kirby more in future posts - he's my little love!  School is out this week for… Continue reading Happy 2018!

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