Flag Day Charcuterie

Charcuterie cups are easy to assemble, and a delicious treat for guests:

Sweet Treats for the Boys...

I set up a "sweet treat" table for the boys:

Patriotic Marshmallows

Here's an easy sweet treat....

Easter "Deviled Egg" Cakes

This sweet treat was a trial and error experiment and they came out cute, but also they were a "one and done":

When Irish Eyes Are Smilin'....

Happy St Patrick's Day!

What to do with leftover cranberries and cranberry sauce......

Do you like Cranberries?  Here are a few recipes that you might enjoy.....

Cranberry Vodka

Cranberry Vodka is perfect for Cosmos, martinis, or mixed with soda, lemon-lime or tonic water.  It takes only a few minutes to make and a week in storage for full flavor.

Here's a quick way to make an 8 oz bottle for the holidays:

Peanut Butter Cups

Do you like Reese's Peanut Butter Cups?  

Try this recipe....

Mini Cosmopolitans

The Cosmopolitan, a classic and vibrant pink cocktail, is made with citrus vodka, orange liqueur (Cointreau or triple sec), cranberry juice, and fresh lime juice. It gained significant popularity in the 1990s, partly due to its frequent appearance on the TV show Sex and the City.

Quick and Easy Gifts....

Here's an easy gift for friends, co-workers or neighbors.....

Crockpot Cranberry Turkey for 4

This recipe has been all over Instagram and Tiktok, so I decided to try it - It was delish!

A quick candy treat for kids...

Here's a cute little treat for little ones, easily made with a straw, double sided tape and some candy:

Spring/Easter Inspiration...

This is a repost of some Spring inspiration from past posts

A Valentine Tea for Two

I am joining Rita from Panoply and 19 tablescapers with my Valentine themed "Tea for Two"

Valentine Heart Favor

Here's a quick Valentine craft to whip up for a friend:

Free Motion Stitching - A Valentine Pillow

Free Motion Stitching is a fun way to add some whimsy to hand painted fabric:

Raku, Jewelry Making, Kissing Ball, and Water Color....

I've been in a crafty mood lately....read on to see what I have made in local workshops during the past few weeks....

Everson Art Museum and the Festival of Trees and Lights

This year I hand painted 15 glass ornaments for my tree submission for the Everson Museum's Festival of Trees and Lights:

Christmas at the Lorenzo State Historic Home in Cazenovia, NY

Situated in historic Cazenovia, Lorenzo State Historic Site is the 1807 Federal style home of John Lincklaen, Holland Land Company agent and founder of Cazenovia.  Lorenzo was continually occupied by the Lincklaen/Ledyard family until the property and contents were conveyed to New York State in 1968. The imprint of all of Lorenzo's residents, including the enslaved people, servants and many employees required to run the estate, can be found at every turn. 

Holly and Jolly...

Welcome and Happy Holidays! 

 

I am joining Panoply for a Holiday Tablesetting Blog Hop along with 14 other bloggers.  The list is at the bottom of this post!