Oct 27, 2019 | Entertaining
This year we based our meal on “Under the Tuscan Sun at Sapore”, Loretta Paganini School of Coooking. We had a wonderful meal that was paired with a selection of wines. We used many of the recipes and pairings. We loved the Tuscan wine so much we bought... 
Oct 16, 2019 | Totes, Upcycle
I had the opportunity to create a clutch purse out of old neckties. The ties belonged to the late husband of a local woman who had donated the ties. Her friend thought we could create something special and give to her. I have a lot of ideas pinned to my Memory Items... 
Sep 23, 2019 | Tutorial, Upcycle, Upcycled
I have had an idea that I have shared with a few clients and wanted to put together a simple tutorial to share with you. As more people approach me to make memory pillows, they often want to share special items with siblings, kids and grandchildren. Sometimes there is... 
Sep 20, 2019 | Quilts, Upcycle
My neighbor is always bringing me unique upcycle projects. Last year, she brought me the four, personalized Halloween candy totes she had. Now that her kids aren’t trick or treating she asked me to make a wall quilt to hang on her door. I didn’t have the... 
Aug 12, 2019 | Entertaining, Pillows
The past few years we have been transforming our deck into a “living room.” For twenty-some years, our deck was down a flight of steps just outside our back door. We didn’t use it often because it required carrying many things up and down. When we...