Originally a fixture on the castle floors of 13th Century Europe, the popular ceramic inlaid tile more commonly known as encaustic tile has seen a few resurgences over the centuries. It was first massed produced during the Gothic Revival period when it caught the attention of craftsman, and rightly so as it is beautiful artwork. […]
I left San Francisco armed with my marching orders -pick paint colors. Thankfully I know my aunt’s color pallet well. It’s true what they say about people’s homes being decorated in the same colors they tend to wear. She posed an interesting question and asked me about full spectrum paint, of which, I’ll admit, is […]
This week’s post, all things pumpkin, was inspired by the return of the famous pumpkin spice latte at Starbucks. Is there anything better than pumpkin in the fall? 1) Pumpkin Roll- easy to make despite looking complicated. I found the recipe on the Land O Lakes site. 2) Dress up your front door with this gorgeous […]
When money is tight how do you entertain? Do you just forego the chance to host a party or is there an alternative? I like the idea of a Pot Luck. It’s fun, inexpensive for the host, and brings people together. The term dates back to the 16th century and referred to a dish served […]
