Homemade liqueurs like this Tia Maria recipe became very popular in the late 1970s, at least in northern Canada where I grew up. Friends and neighbours often made their own versions and gave bottles as Christmas gifts. This homemade coffee liqueur is one of those old favourite recipes. It is easy to make, tastes delicious,…
Homemade Baileys is a long-standing favorite December tradition in our home. Every year I mix up a big batch of this Baileys-style Irish Cream recipe to tuck in the fridge for cozy weekend coffees, Christmas gatherings, or gifting to friends. It is smooth, chocolatey, and just the right amount of sweet, a lovely copycat Baileys…
Farmhouse Bench Upcycle from a Twin Headboard For the last year, I have seen so many gorgeous headboard bench conversions I had to make one of my own. The headboard I used is solid pecan except for the circles, I think the circles are fiberglass. We aren’t sure of the age but the style seems the 70s…
DIY Wood Farmhouse Sign It’s really exciting for me to share the latest Farmhouse Hens collaboration, each one of us is sharing a farmhouse style DIY wall art post. I really look forward to seeing what the other Hens are creating and this month is especially exciting for me. Have you ever fallen in love…
For years in my old house, I had a real fireplace, and decorating the mantel was one of my favorite parts of Christmas. In this new place, the rooms felt so average and boring without one. I finally built a faux fireplace surround, and it gave me back a little piece of that magic. Now…
Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Grapes Brussel sprouts are getting lots more attention these days then they ever have. They are delicious, easy to make and have been all my sons favorite vegetable for a long time. This version of roasted brussel sprouts is my favorite, it blends nicely with other vegetable dishes, is lighter and…
October Christmas Checklist Last month I talked about the benefits of starting early getting ready for the Christmas holidays and that I would be sharing preparation ideas for each month up until December. I was pleasant surprised at how many favorable responses I received. Special thanks to everyone who commented and grabbed the printable. I…
This fancy DIY witch hat can be worn as a fun addition to a witch costume or displayed as a Halloween witch hat decoration. It became the focal point of our Halloween front foyer. The hat is elegant with black roses, sparkly tulle, velvet and a cute curled top. You can wear it as part…
