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
Month: January 2018
Succulent Wreath Revival
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
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
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
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
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
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
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!
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!
This Joyous Life 