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Create a Summertime Firefly Filled Mason Jar Lantern

July 14, 2017

Summer nights make me think of crickets, warm breezes, sleeping with the window open, and of course catching fireflies. One of the things I look forward to come summertime, is spending time with my kids. They’re growing up so quickly. I share lots of memories from when I was a little girls with them and…

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Crafts Desserts Family Fun Recipes Seasons Summer

Frozen Chocolate Banana Pops: Summer Treat

June 30, 2017

I’m such a lover of frozen fruit. Have you ever tried freezing grapes, melon and bananas? They are a fave around here and this past week, I wanted to create a delicious, healthier, summer treat for the kids. Instead of calorie-filled ice cream, these frozen chocolate banana pops were a breeze to make. When I…

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Crafts Family Fun Fourth of July Holiday Summer

Fabric Sparklers Craft

June 30, 2016

I love celebrating the 4th of July with my family on Cape Cod. I have fond memories as a little girl playing with sparklers. In fact, we looked forward to them each year. Unfortunately, fireworks, and yes-sadly sparklers, are illegal in the state of Massachusetts. This year I thought that it would be fun to…

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Crafts Gardening Plants Projects Summer

Make a Succulent Wreath

November 14, 2015

I just adore succulents. Today I wanted to show you how to make this succulent wreath. To make a succulent wreath like this, I borrow bits and pieces from larger plants in my garden.Read more

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Crafts Seasons Spring Summer

DIY Felted Garden-Inspired Pillows

May 31, 2015

This spring, I thought that it would be fun to create a botanical-inspired, personalized pillow for a fresh pop of color and fun. These felted garden pillows were easy to make and started with a pre-made pillow from one of my favorite international box stores.Read more

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Crafts Gardening Plants Projects Seasons Summer

Garden DIY: The Art of Kokedama

May 12, 2015

Kokedama appeared hundreds of years ago in Japan. The art of kokedama is based on the age old tradition of bonsai. Kokedama or string gardens are often created when groups of these assorted plants are hung together to form a beautiful living arrangement. These pot-less plants are wrapped in moss and watered by soaking. They…

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Crafts Gardening Plants Projects Seasons Summer

A Simple Bouquet

July 16, 2014

Today, I am sharing a lovely bouquet that my friend, C.L. Fornari, made during a recent garden party that I attended at her home. It’s simple-elegant and country garden all at the same time. It’s important as bloggers that sometimes we take breaks. It’s good now and then to sit back and enjoy those and…

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Crafts Summer

A Coastal Inspired Shell Wreath

July 7, 2014

Living by the sea, we are spoiled with delicious seafood year round, clam bakes, and the ability to go clamming and crabbing around town. It’s no wonder we always have a plethora of empty shells I like to hoard for rainy day projects. Today while my son was at summer camp, my daughter and I…

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Gardening Seasons Summer

Happy 4th of July

July 4, 2014

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Crafts Fourth of July Holiday Seasons Summer

How to Make a Garden Windsock

June 27, 2014

I love windsocks in the garden. For this fourth of July I was inspired to create firecracker inspired windsocks that would dance and play in the wind during our holiday family cookout.Read more

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Create a Summertime Firefly Filled Mason Jar Lantern

Frozen Chocolate Banana Pops: Summer Treat

Fabric Sparklers Craft

Make a Succulent Wreath

DIY Felted Garden-Inspired Pillows

Garden DIY: The Art of Kokedama

A Simple Bouquet

A Coastal Inspired Shell Wreath

Happy 4th of July

How to Make a Garden Windsock

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