Ten points to whoever can figure out what is wrong with this double fold binding. I made them all one night, and I must’ve been sleepy and not paying attention. Needless to say, I won’t be selling this…
Monthly Archives: November 2007
Bedroom in the new house
Little by little, I will photograph and post about our new house. In case you missed it… We moved to Pensacola August 1, but moved again to Milton October 1st-ish. So… new house. Ana had asked for a wide shot of how the things in the room fit together in my “Inspiration? Decorate!” post… I…
My sewing desk, beside my machine…
Above the tags on the left, see that metal thing? That is my sewing machine needle, BROKEN. I felt a little proud when it snapped… I’ve never actually broken a machine needle before. Can you tell I have been very busy? I am behind on writing Joyful Abode posts… I HAVE indeed been cooking, though…
Craft Tutorial Links
Little boxy pouch tutorial by threebears – So adorable and I LOVE the fabric she used in the tutorial photos. I have some zippers who have been waiting for their calling… Heather’s favorite knot is now also my favorite knot. I wasn’t sure at first how it could beat my previous favorite knot, but the…
I’ve been pinning all night and all day
What could I be making? And are you excited?
Plastic-headed pins are not for ironing
ERROR The iron survived this incident. Good thing, too, because I’m working on a lot of things right now.
Gingerbread Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
One of my co-workers had a birthday recently, and I brought these gingerbread cupcakes with cream cheese frosting for our class to enjoy in her honor. From allrecipes: Gingerbread Cupcake Recipe INGREDIENTS 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 cup unsulfured molasses 1 egg 1 egg yolk 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour…
Winter Squash with Rice, Cranberries, and Apples
Another variation on the Acorn Squash with Apples, this one takes the meal to a new level. This time, I cut up golden delicious apples, plopped butter and brown sugar on top and microwaved it to melt the butter. Then I added the apples to a rice/barley thing from Rice-a-Roni and tossed in dried cranberries….
Homemade Baked Potato Chips
Easy peasy. Oven = 375 degrees Fahrenheit Potatoes = sliced super-thin Toss the potato slices with melted butter (not margarine), Worcestershire sauce, and Lawry’s seasoned salt. Spread on a cookie sheet or two, trying to not overlap the slices. Bake, flipping/stirring/shaking now and then, until the potatoes are crispy enough for you. I like mine…
Autumn Placemats
Embroidery might be climbing the charts in my list of favorite crafts. I love the way it makes things look, and actually doing it is relaxing and methodical. So I recently decided to make some place mats for myself and my husband combining sewing, appliqué, and embroidery. I learned a fantastic applique technique that I…
Tie One On – Local Pride
(Stick with me for this post… I’m not feeling very clever with words today.) The last theme for the Tie one On apron challenge was “Local Pride.” I was born and raised in Charleston, SC, but spent my teen years in Columbia, SC. When this apron assignment was issued, I was preparing to get married…
Quick Chicken Pot Pie Soup
I was craving something creamy and warm, with the onset of Fall weather here in Milton, FL. So I whipped up this comforting soup. You probably have most of the ingredients in your house right now, so give it a go if the air is starting to get chilly. Dump in a pot: 1 can…
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?
