Like most of my projects, the inspiration for these barn quilt shelf sitters is a bit of a story. I had no idea when I started that they were related to barn quilts at all. I have some very nice two-inch-thick hardwood cutoffs from an auction sale, set aside for shelf sitters, but no specific…
While summer is still hanging on, my kitchen is already starting to smell a little like fall. Each year I look forward to testing a few new pumpkin recipes before the weather changes, and these easy pumpkin brownies are one of my favorites. Rich chocolate brownies are swirled with a creamy pumpkin cheesecake filling and…
This mixed leaf fall garland is my way of celebrating all the glorious varieties of fall leaves. Instead of using traditional fall colors, the variety comes from the different textures of fabric, lace, paper, coarse linen, and faux leather scrapbook paper. I wanted the finished garland to feel full and interesting while still keeping the…
I’ll admit that I rarely use a recipe when making apple crisp. After years of baking, I usually peel a few apples, sprinkle in some cinnamon, mix up a crumb topping, and pop it into the oven at 350 degrees until it’s golden and bubbling. This time, however, I wanted to try a slow cooker…
Last week, I stopped at a tiny local thrift store to search for vintage embroidered linens. I told the clerk that stained pieces were perfectly fine because I planned to upcycle them. There were no embroidered linens that day, but the clerk showed me a vintage damask tablecloth. She explained that she often used old…
Over the years, I’ve made countless batches of homemade cinnamon buns from scratch using traditional yeast dough. While they’re absolutely delicious, they take time to prepare, require rising time, and always seem to leave me with far more cinnamon rolls than we can eat. These Easy Cinnamon Roll Muffins have all the cozy flavor of…
If you’re looking for an easy no-bake dessert that tastes like sunshine on a plate, this Easy Lemon Icebox Cake is the perfect recipe to try. Layers of graham crackers, creamy lemon pudding, and fluffy whipped cream come together to create a light and refreshing dessert that’s ideal for spring and summer gatherings. The best…
I think these DIY fabric flowers are absolutely adorable. I did make a similar version with torn strips of fabric that are cute for a rustic fall theme, but these cottage-style fabric flowers feel softer, more refined, and a little more vintage inspired. This time, instead of using tattered fabric strips, I created simple blossom-shaped…
