Creations, Getting Creative in our Lifestyles
I have been amazed at the creativity and resilience I have seen lately! I thought it might be fun to share some things my family and friends have been doing Perhaps give you a few ideas, and I’d love to for you to share some of your experiences as our lifestyles have so dramatically changed … Continue reading
Fearless Friday, Hibiscus in a Blue Pot
Happy Friday! I am continuing to explore the wet in wet technique we discussed last week I find it fascinating to let the colors blend on their own and watch wonderful effects appear on the paper This painting, “Future Raisins” was painted for the Doodlewash May prompt of raisins … Continue reading
Recipe Box, 5 Minute Prep Recipes
I am actually one of the few who hasn’t been doing a lot of cooking lately My son is super high energy, He absolutely loves to cook and create in the kitchen, and on the grill His business is home remodeling and is temporarily shut down during the stay at … Continue reading
Tablescapes, Mother’s Day in Pink and Blue
I received a Mother’s Day surprise from my daughter Flowers, petit fours, everything bagel thins, Crème de Brie spread, and gourmet coffee pods She sent these via grocery delivery, isn’t that brilliant? Needless to say, I am enjoying them so much, Such a treat to have fresh flowers! … Continue reading
Take-out Tuesday, BBQ Pork Tacos with Pineapple Salad
You know the old saying, “Cook once, eat twice?” This recipe is made with leftover BBQ pork, Topped with unexpected toppings, and garnished with a fresh lime crema A perfect summer meal! We have BBQ pulled pork quite often, it’s easy to cook low and slow on the grill or in a Slow Cooker And … Continue reading
Holidays, A Mother’s Day Celebration of Flowers
Happy Mother’s Day! A conversation I heard at my house yesterday… “Hey, Big E, after breakfast you need to make a card for your mom” said HHjr “Ok, I will draw her something” he replied “Do you even know how to spell Mother’s Day?” HHjr asked “I don’t need to know, I have Siri!” … Continue reading
Fearless Friday, Oyster Shell
I have been experimenting with the watercolor “wet in wet” technique also known as “wet on wet” or “charging” The circled areas on the practice sheet in the photo above highlight examples of a color dropped into a wet wash, in some cases producing a “bloom” and areas of soft … Continue reading
Tablescapes, Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Tray
I love having fresh flowers in and around my home At the beach house we have beautiful hibiscus and begonias But nothing to cut for arrangements… When HHjr brought home an array of beautiful produce, I thought, well, I can’t make a flower arrangement but I can make a vegetable … Continue reading
Recipe Box, Sweet Home Alabama Butter Pecan Coffee Cake
This is one of those “Drop what you’re doing and make this now!” recipes Seriously It is worth every calorie… Oh, and it’s dangerously easy to make too! You might even have all the ingredients! First saute your pecans in butter and brown sugar These buttery pecans are wonderful in green salads, mixed in with … Continue reading
Take-out Tuesday, Cinco de Mayo, Olè!
Happy Cinco de Mayo! 💃🕺🏻 Watermelon Cactus Make it special with these easy as take-out recipes that you can add to your menu at the last minute Start off with a fast 4 ingredient Bacon & Corn Guacamole Dip Or Easy Rotel Pie Bites Make a Fajita Pizza! Use a prebaked crust and add a … Continue reading
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