Adventures in Abbyland
preserving the pint – marisa wrote the first recipe i ever preserved. the tomato jam on her blog is insanely delicious. i went a few years using this book not realizing they were the same author! if you can’t get enough of her blog recipes then check this book out. she is super thorough and…
i got a text from a friend the other week who was having a rough day/week. first reaction … make muffins. bring friend muffins. i feel like that is the instinct in so many cultures. when we are sad, happy, celebrating … we bring food. it’s the source of nourishment and comfort. i am constantly…
ok so when i asked for recipes..you guys gave them to me! holy moly i have about 50 total recipes of sugar cookies that you guys say is the best. i just finished the second recipe but before i do that i thought i should share round one of the sugar cookie bake off. i…
what a day friends what a day! i feel like now we can sit back and relax and really enjoy yet another holiday at HOME. whenever we leave an appointment with otto a song or poem or verse always comes to my head and just joyful and triumphant was just clear as day in my…
earlier this season i cleaned out my closet and got rid of everything that was damaged/torn or didn’t fit. i donated, consigned and cleaned out what just didn’t work for me anymore and tried to focus on what i needed and could be worn with multiple outfits and occasions. i have been striking gold lately…
can i just start off by saying that i used to think that a parlor was a worthless space in a house? that is until we had a huge party and i ran out of room to store vintage treasures. this room connects the formal dining rom to the living room. it’s not a hallway…