Signs of Spring

From Boston.com:
The Northern Hemisphere is once more beginning its lean towards the Sun, with the spring equinox taking place last Friday, March 20th. People all over are welcoming the spring sunshine and new growth in many ways – from Stonehenge and Mayan pyramids to Dutch meadows and Texan beaches. Here is a collection that shows [...]

Homemade Easter Marshmallow Peeps

From MarthaStewart.com:
The idea of making marshmallow from scratch may seem daunting, but you can be sure guests will marvel at your creations.
Marshmallow is a timed combination of sugar and water with gelatin. Sugar cooked to soft-ball stage (238 degrees) and mixed with softened gelatin and other flavors or food coloring is quickly piped onto a [...]

Linen and Lace Wedding Love Birds

I found these on Etsy and had to share them. They are so adorable and an amazing work of art!
Linen and Lace Love Birds

Beautiful lovebirds made using linen, cotton, and vintage lace.
He wears a light tan linen jacket with gold silk four ‘button’ waistcoat. His bow tie is made using ivory satin. His sweetheart wears [...]

Irish Wedding Blessing

It’s a little late for St. Patty’s Day, but I love this blessing and had to post it.
An Irish Wedding Blessing
May the road rise to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
The rains fall soft upon the fields.
May the light of friendship guide your paths together.
May [...]

Meow! A Real Kitty Cat Birthday Party

Last weekend we celebrated my daughter’s first birthday with a kitty cat birthday party. She loooooves kitties! Let me tell you how difficult it was gathering “real” kitty cat items for the party – all I could find were “cool” cats or hello kitty. Where are the real cats without all the cutesy stuff? We [...]