Chocolate lovers, it is time once again to celebrate. January 10 is annually recognized as National Bittersweet Chocolate Day. Bittersweet chocolate is chocolate liquor to which sugar, cocoa butter and vanilla have been added. It does have less sugar and more liquor than semisweet chocolate. Unlike milk chocolate or white chocolate, it does not …
Do you need a silhouette cameo machine ? Do you like crafts and creating ? Do you always need another monogram ? If you answer yes, you just might want to invest in a cameo. Sewing has always been a passion for me. When I retired, I invested into an embroidery machine and began the …
On a cold winters day, relaxing in a nice warm/hot bubble bath sounds like the perfect way to commemorate National Bubble Bath Day, which is celebrated annually on January 8 th. More and more people are celebrating this national holiday. So much so greeting card companies have cards to send your favorite people celebrating the …
We are getting ready for the first snow in the Carolinas. 2017. And they promise it will be a big one. To a East Coast Carolina Girl, any snow is big . The water and bread shortage has begun and the snow doesn’t arrive until midnight. Other necessities like wine, movies, evaporated milk and sugar …
There is a feel of Autumn approaching. Fogs across the fields in the morning and leaves falling from the trees. Nights cool quickly and the warmth from the fire pit feels perfect. It’s never too early for cheesecake and this recipe is a hit with a cup of coffee sitting by the fire. And it …
The movie came out June 3rd; but before you go to the movie, read the book . The book is definitely better than the movie. And you relive the book as you watch the movie unfold. If you cant make the movie, and you want the best summer read of the year, This is it.. …
June is filled with back yard grilling, catching fireflies, water fun and games. And lets not forget that June is the month of the Bride. I recently attended an outdoor wedding. The wedding was Shabby Chic theme and the reception party was a blast. The wedding had many homemade games and fun things to do …
Awww. June is here. I love summer and June brings summer . Pollen has long gone. Foliage and flowers are in full bloom . The trees look lush. The weather is warm during the day and breezy at night. I love riding the winding roads of Carolina in my convertible, just listening to the night …
While visiting Japan , my husband was lucky enough to walk the shore of the Sea of Japan daily. He took beautiful pictures of sunrises and sunsets and fishermen checking their nets. His favorite pastime was collecting the sea glass. And it is abundant in the area we resided. All sizes and colors washed up …
Summertime is approaching and the bugs are back. Living in Carolina, you are going to find yourself outside. Whether it is back acre, by the pool, playing corn hole in the yard or just relaxing at dusk on the deck, those pesky little skeetzers come around. I found the perfect way to reuse my wine bottles and deter …
One of my many pastimes is putting a name on it. I love monograms and bows. I love the extra touches of personalization. I decided to venture out with an online store. I want to share some of the designs I am using this spring. The bunnies were a hit and with summer is nearly here, the hibiscus decals are the rage. There is a new item called LIFE theme and it is used on tee shirts and totes. I am just learning how to create these designs.
Announcing the opening of BeeBees Designs at Etsy.
Please enjoy the designs and share with fellow crafters.
It’s time for an Italian dinner party. I purchased some new wines for taste testing and I found on Pinterest the copycat recipe of Carrabba’s dipping oil. All that’s left is my son’s guaranteed-for-delicious spaghetti sauce recipe and add the finishing touches to the menu. I love dinner parties and will use any excuse for friends …
My pinecones are still falling. Im ready for summer and summer flowers. So until my zinnias bloom, Ill do the next best thing. Create pretty zinnias from pinecones. I use pinecones in many of my rustic, fall and country designs. I like their textured feel and look and they add dimension to a design. I am always researching new …
Some people claim robins are the harbingers of spring. Others say it’s crocuses or daffodils. William Wordsworth, the poet, immortalized spring’s fore-runner as a lone snowdrop. They are all wrong. The Herrings are running, the herrings are running. Any Carolinian knows what that means. There wasn’t a set time of the day they would …
Giving……….Are you in debt? Did you make an commitment to pay by using credit ? What does the Bible say about this ? Ecclesiates 5:5 says It is better that you should not vow than that you should vow and not pay. God is not an accountant, but the Bible says we should always pay …
I love this time of year and at the end of a day, I really don’t want to go inside. The weather is cool but still enjoyable. Watching the sunset and the sky changing colors gives me such a restful feeling. I love my tabletop fire pit. It adds just enough heat to keep me cozy. I found another great DIY outside project that takes only a hour to create and by night fall, I can enjoy the results with my tabletop fire pit.
It is inexpensive too. I bought Dollar Tree solar lights and flower pots . I already had the paints. Since I’m not crafty as an artist, I just pour a small amount of paint on the flower pots. Let them dry. Insert your lights and you are all set with perfect little table lights.
Now all I add is a glass of wine, toes up and watch the sunset.
Have you ever spent a night at a motel or hotel and found it was a restful night? You actually felt more rested than if you were in your own bedroom. If you have, then it is time for a bedroom revamp. First notice what was it about the motel room that made it more …
Easter, which celebrates Jesus Christ’s resurrection from the dead, is Christianity’s most important holiday. It has been called a moveable feast because it doesn’t fall on a set date every year, as most holidays do. Instead, Christian churches in the West celebrate Easter on the first Sunday following the full moon after the vernal equinox …
Imagine a room filled with 55,000 chocolate Easter Eggs wrapped in purple foil all ready for delivery. The smell of peanut butter and cream cheese together with melted chocolate . That is what you will find at the Kernersville First Presbysterian Church each Easter season. Volunteers from the church begin the Lenten season hand dipping chocolate …
Spring is here! Spring Mornings in Carolina are beautiful. Waking up before the sun rises and you see the mellow moon casting its light through shades of pinks. As the sun shows it glow, for about an hour you can see the sun and moon . The moon fades away in white. And the sun …