Let’s Embrace Autumn
A Christmas Morning Drink-y Drink
Growing up, I had a cherished upbringing. My parents were loving, supportive, a little strict, and did whatever they could to give my sister and I what we wanted that was within our means. And still to this day, they haven’t skipped a beat. So of course, nostalgia plays a huge role during the holidays. Which brings […]
Lemon Meringue Pie(s)
Matchstick Slaw with Poppyseed Dressing
Matchstick Slaw Author: Farmhouse 1820 Ingredients For the salad: 1 celery root 1 fennel bulb 2 granny smith apples 6 slices bacon, cooked until crispy For the Toasted Poppy Seed Dressing: 2T poppy seeds 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup cider vinegar 1/4 cup champagne vinegar 2 tsp dry mustard 2 tsp kosher salt 1 tsp […]
Peaches-n-Cream Ice Cream
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Brooke’s Garden House, Episode 3
The footings have been secured for my garden house, and I could not be more elated!
We’re cooking with gas, folks! RTB stopped by to hang with us for the day, and secure the concrete footings for the garden house. And, although one would think – and I market myself a research queen – that this project would take, maybe, a half day tops, would actually take a full day.
A long day.
Like a lunch, snack and dinner type of day with a few 15-minute breaks stuffed in.
Come and see all of the progress we’re making on the garden house build!! Few steps make for huge progress!!
Tips on What You Need To Know Before Buying Mums
When I talk about fall and planting and I make the comment of “bring me allllll the plants,” I mainly mean, bring on the mums. I so enjoy them because they represent fall in all their colors. I like a mixture. Yellows and rusts, burgundy, purple and whites. Bring ’em all on. Let’s talk about what you need to know before buying mums.
Planting Fall Container Gardens
If someone were to sit me down and demand an answer from me on which season is my favorite season to plant, I honestly don’t think I could answer them. I say this because, with the exception of winter, there’s so much about planting and gardening that I love with spring, summer AND fall. I feel a great reward with a little dirt under my fingernails.
But I also love a good gel manicure. You can’t fault me for that.
This fall, in particular, I seem to really be holding on to my garden. I still want to plant and water, and tend. But the nights are already getting cold, and it’s almost time to put my garden to bed for the winter.
However, container gardens are all in favor!!
I say, I!!
Come on over and let’s plant a fall container garden together!
Transforming Dollar Store Pumpkins
I challenged myself to transform Dollar Store pumpkins into gorgeous fall decor. The challenge was to reinvent a Dollar Store pumpkin, and transform it into something fabulous. This time, I didn’t cover it with fabric. I didn’t cover it with tape, or decoupage an image.
Not even close. Instead, I went down the easy road, and lately, that is my favorite road to drive. I think you have figured this out about me. When it comes to crafts, I prefer the 3-F kind: fun, fast, and fabulous. No more, no less. Who’s with me on this?! Head on in and see how I transformed a bright orange Dollar Store pumpkin into a fabulous faux stone masterpiece!!
Brooke’s Garden House, Episode 2
We’ve been making progress on the garden house, and little by little; rock by rock, the process is beginning. It’s like Mr. Magoo driving when his eyes are closed – ours too! Let’s just run through some red lights. Who cares anyway – just as long as we’re not hitting anybody, we’re cool. We have the garden house dimensions measured and marked, and the areas marked where the support beams need to be placed. Episode 2 us underway, and the commentary is laughable. Come and see for yourself!
