Whatever you call it . . . crostata, galette, rustic pie or rustic tart. Just don't call me late for dinner. These types of pies are all the rage right now, but did you know I invented this type of pie? Way back in 1960-something? I was going to try to make myself sound younger...
DIY Zinc Top Table
In my Baby Got Back post the other day I told you I'd show you how I made my zinc top table that is on my back porch. So I'm here to make good on my promise. Now, I've seen zinc top tables at the antique stores for years! Mostly on tables that are used...
Baby Got Back Porch Ideas
Porch that is. Baby got back porch! And since I'm stuck in the 90's with Sir Mix A Lot . . . Back when that song came out I was super excited that those of us with ample backsides were finally being appreciated. It's not every day in the world of scrawny little butts that...
Growing Swiss Chard As An Ornamental
Swiss what? Swiss chard! We all know the Swiss make some pretty handy Army knives. And some yummy cheese with tons of holes in it (I really don't want to know what makes the holes though). But did you know about Swiss chard? This particular variety is called Bright Lights And it is gorgeous. Sure,...
DIY 4th Of July Decorations: Quick And Easy
And by lazy, I mean me! There's enough going on in the good old summertime with my son's baseball games (yes, my son plays baseball!!!), my yard sale addiction and trying to get ready for summer camp, so if I'm going to put together some 4th Of July Decorations for a holiday party, I surely...
Summer Porch Decorating Ideas
Are you ready for another round of Farmhouse Friday? Well, it's the 4th Friday of the month, so ready or not we're talking farmhouse. And we're talking porches. Summer porch decorating and porch entertaining to be exact. Porch. Veranda. Portico. Deck. Whatever you crazy people call that thing attached to the front or back of...
Quick And Easy 4th Of July Wreath
The 4th Of July dilemma. You want to use a flag in your home decor, but you certainly don't want to disrespect the American flag by treating it casually. Well, I may have the answer for you. Dog bandana. You heard me, dog bandana. A couple years ago I saw a photo of a flag...
Strawberry Rhubarb Recipe Love
A collection of Strawberry Rhubarb recipes including pie, jam, ice cream, oatmeal bars, summer drinks and more. Growing up, we had a patch of rhubarb in the backyard. It was just tucked away in the corner of the garden. All perky and pretty in its crimson glory. My mother could only use so much of it...
DIY Nautical Patriotic Banner
I whipped up this nautical patriotic banner Sunday morning on a whim. I've been wanting to add something patriotic to that sailboat shelf that I showed you in my Sailing Away Into Summer post the other day, but thought it might get too busy with something else on top of the croquet box, so I...