Take a stroll (or an Uber ride) through Paris to see some out-of-the-ordinary museums and enjoy some delicious French cuisine along the way. Breadcrumbs through the city of lights continues... check out the interactive map at the end of this post to help you plan your visit to Paris. On a recent visit to my favorite city, I was lucky enough to catch the Picasso Mania exhibit at the Grand …
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Once upon a trip to Costco, a quilting miracle happened…
When I was five years old, my family moved into a new house. One day soon after the move, another five year old girl who lived two houses down the street, came over to see if there was someone new to play with. I was so excited to have a new friend, I tried to lock her in my room so she could not go home! Lucky for me, Mary Miller was and is fearless and thanks to her good hearted and quiet …
10 Great Ways to Use Your Favorite Quilt
10 Great ways to use your favorite quilt...maybe a couple that you would never have thought of - In honor of my upcoming interview with quilt making guru SpoolHardyGirl, Mary Miller, I started thinking about all of the great ways I have used my favorite quilts. I came up with 8 ways that I think everyone should take advantage of. Handmade quilts are tougher than you might imagine. They are …
Herbed Ice Cubes – Easy and So Pretty!
Fresh - Beautiful - Flavor Herb infused ice cubes are an easy way to add an elegant and flavorful touch to so many great drinks - from sparkling water to a great Bloody Mary. They are easy to make and can hang out in the freezer for a couple of weeks just waiting for you to need a little something extra in that refreshing beverage you are serving a guest or when hydrating with just plain …
Chocolate Brioche – Adventures in French Baking!
While dashing through Whole Foods a couple of weeks ago, I spotted the latest "Bake From Scratch" magazine on the shelf. The enticing cover was none other than this Brioche au Chocolate Loaf!! I couldn't resist, of course, it is the "French Issue". I feel the need to make everything in the magazine...immediately! But...I have to confess feeling a bit intimidated by the beautiful pictures and …