Lantern with Candles (leave top open) Do you like those decorative lanterns that you see at Pottery Barn and other trendy stores? I do. They seem more interesting to me than a cloche or apothecary jar. Since lanterns are usually bigger, you can easily put larger items in them for more visual impact. I love these with a couple of candles … [Read more...]
Pine Cone Decorations for Christmas and Fall
Lantern Decorated for Fall Have you been picking up pine cones on your walks? I love pine cones for fall and winter decor. They give a classic look like you'd see at Colonial Williamsburg. Very classy. And free. If you have a lantern or apothecary jar, you can make an arrangement with mini pumpkins and gourds as shown here. This looks … [Read more...]
Sticky Toffee Pudding Recipe
We had sticky toffee pudding recently at Peli Peli in Houston, TX. What a treat! They served it as a large cupcake topped with caramel sauce and heavy cream. It was so rich, but I think a scoop of vanilla ice cream would have been better than the cream. The cupcake was hot inside and seemed like a cross between gingerbread and carrot cake in … [Read more...]
Tortoni Ice Cream Treat
This Italian treat is a favorite of mine. You take vanilla ice cream, soften it, and mix in almonds, crumbled cookies, some chocolate, heavy cream, a little rum, and candied cherries. Then freeze it for a beautiful dessert. Who can resist having at least a little dish of this?You can follow the recipe or use things you have on hand. It's pretty … [Read more...]
"woman and child"sculpture by Sam Jinks, 2010Is it any wonder that the birth of a child represents hope for an aging world?I wish you peace. … [Read more...]
https://squarepennies.com/2011/12/woman-and-child-sculpture-by-sam-jinks.html
Have a Messy Christmas!
The Archbishop of Canterbury says to have a messy Christmas. He says to accept that things will not go perfectly. He says that things will be messed up, that that's normal. If you strive for perfection you will be disappointed and have too much stress. I agree.The turkey won't be perfect. The kids will fight. Aunt Marge will forget to bring … [Read more...]
Christmas Centerpiece: Candycane Roses
So pretty. I love how this centerpiece adds so much color to a table. It looks like it came from a florist, but it's very simple to make. I'd have more of the pine needles/greenery showing for more of a red and green look. You could use fewer roses that way too. You can even make individual place card holders like this if you like. Just use … [Read more...]