I’d like to say goodbye to 2007 by recognizing some of the posts which have served as anchors for Joyful Abode in its first seven months. Solving the Jewelry Storage Problem: My elegant solution to storing AND displaying jewelry in a way that lets me easily add it to my daily wardrobe. Applesauce Spice Cake:…
After posting every day in November, I thought it would be a breeze to keep up the pace in December. It wasn’t. Things got hectic-feeling… and I scrimped on Joyful Abode a bit. So I’m going to take an official time-out this week. I’m traveling with my guy to South Carolina, from whence we hail,…
The recipe is in this post about our holiday traditions. We used the KitchenAid mixer to mix up the dough, and rolled and cut the cookies on our brand new kitchen island.
Sew, Mama, Sew! has invited all crafty bloggers to take part in the Handicrafters’ Holidays question-and-answer. I’m going to break mine up into two sections and do the Traditions part first, and then the Gifts part later. Meg, if you’re reading this you may want to avert your eyes for this post, because it might…
I decided to make a yummy chocolate cake for my sweet husband. I used the same cake recipe as always. It’s such an easy, delicious, and failproof recipe that there’s no reason to try another (for regular chocolate cake, that is). But this time, I tried a new frosting recipe and it worked! It stayed…
Shortbread is one of the simplest cookies you can make… the “cleanest” recipes only include three ingredients. Flour, Sugar, and Butter. I’ve made many different shortbread recipes in my day (haha… my day), but this one is the clearest winner. The World’s Best Shortbread Recipe Ingredients: 1 cup of REAL butter. No substitutions allowed. 1/2…
Over the last two days, I uploaded all of my [tag]zipper pouches[/tag] and my [tag]tree ornament set[/tag] to etsy. Here are just a few: All of the zipper pouches are the perfect size for giving [tag]recipe cards[/tag] or [tag]bias tape[/tag] as a [tag]gift[/tag]. Check them out on my teensy tiny [tag]Christmas tree[/tag]. Hopefully soon, I’ll…
Wel, maybe I didn’t totally rock it… But really, the [tag]art show[/tag] was very encouraging to me. I wasn’t sure how I would do “out there” but … they like me! They really like me! (I was SO EXCITED in this picture) I had so much fun meeting the [tag]craft[/tag]-loving people, and my booth-neighbor Kathryn…
I finished up another batch of these zipper pouches. I love the way they look all together. My bobbin box is one of my very favorite things… And I always feel a sense of accomplishment when I finish off another spool of thread. Does the little pile of threads and scraps that always piles up…
A couple of [tag]craft shows[/tag] I’m applying for require pictures (they’re juried), and one of the pictures has to be of the [tag]booth set-up[/tag]. Since I haven’t done any shows yet, I set it up this morning in the driveway. My fantastic husband made the lattice thingies, which are great. They have horizontal poles on…
So far, in the last month or so, I’ve broken two [tag]sewing machine[/tag] needles and bent one (today). This is getting ridiculous! I know I’ve been [tag]sewing[/tag] like a crazy woman lately, and when I worked at [tag]Hancock Fabrics[/tag] there were people who came in and bought needles all the time… but this seems excessive….
I made myself a schedule for the countdown ’till the Bizzare… and I’m already behind. Hopefully I’ll catch up over the next few days! I’ve also been going through the motions of [tag]becoming a “legal” small business[/tag], so that I can try to make Joyful Abode bigger and better! I got my [tag]sales and use…
Hi! I'm Emily. I'm a Navy wife and brand new stay at home mom. I cook simple, delicious, grain-free recipes, do crafts, decorate on a budget, and keep a happy home. I breastfeed, babywear, cloth diaper, and co-sleep, but I'm not a hippie.Want to know more?
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