Summer is here and I’m in the mood for some summer flowers. Instead of gardening - I'm going to teach you how to paint watercolor peonies! How to Paint Watercolor Peonies I love painting with watercolors because it’s so forgiving. The watercolor artwork is not supposed to … [Read more...]
Kid-Friendly Craft: DIY Hummingbird Feeder
Happy Spring Everyone! What a difference a few weeks can make. Like many of you, I am grappling with the uncertainty of this challenging time. My children are now home with me every day, for the foreseeable future. In Seattle, life has completely changed. Almost everything is … [Read more...]
DIY Oilcloth Drink Coasters
DIY Oilcloth Drink Coasters Hi there! I’m so thrilled to be back today with this super quick and easy project. The weather in Seattle has been totally amazing lately and it’s got me thinking about summer. And, summer entertaining is on the brain! This project will look great … [Read more...]
DIY Modern Hoop Wreath for Spring
DIY Modern Hoop Wreath for Spring Hello! I’m so excited to be here to show you how to bring a little Spring into your home. I’m betting we all need a little Spring at this point in the year. After two back-to-back snowstorms and weeks of frigid temps here in Seattle — I’m so … [Read more...]
Crab Pinwheels
Hi everyone! This is Lindi, visiting again from Love Create Celebrate! I'm happy to be here again, this time sharing a quick and easy summer recipe. These Crab Pinwheels are one of my favourite summer appetizers. You will not be disappointed if you make them! The recipes I … [Read more...]
DIY Painted Pool Sign
Hey everyone! Katie again from Addicted 2 DIY. It's hard to believe, but it's been two months now since we finished building our dream pool. If you've ever wondered what you can learn (and save) by contracting your pool out yourself, I've got all of the handy details on my … [Read more...]
Dragonfly Garden Decor using a Wire Whisk + Skewer
Summertime is coming and I'm enjoying spending more time in our garden. I'm always looking for cute craft ideas that I can do with the kids while school is out. When I saw this great idea for making a wire whisk dragonfly on Morena's Corner, I knew I had to try it. I altered … [Read more...]
Grilled Fruit Kabobs with Coconut Honey Dip
Hi there! I'm back this month with a fun summer recipe that's just as healthy as it is delicious-grilled fruit kabobs with coconut honey dip! While fruit kabobs are nothing new, taking them to the grill adds an extra special flavor that's perfectly complimented by a creamy yogurt … [Read more...]
Red, White & Blueberry Fruit Pops
Summertime is here and cool popsicles are a must on a hot day. Sure you can buy a pack of popsicles at the grocery store, but this mama is trying to eliminate food dyes and increase the healthy desserts. With that goal I set forth to create festive fruit popsicles using a few … [Read more...]
The Painted Cottage – A Tour of My Favorite Store at the Beach
We just got back from a very relaxing week at the beach. The weather was perfect and our boys really enjoyed playing in the surf. I think we brought back a bit too much of the beach with us (sandy sheets, hair and toes). But, at least we had fun!My mom and I spent an afternoon … [Read more...]
Enjoying Summertime – OIB, NC
Meeting of the gullsAs we near the end of summer (at what seems like break neck speed), I wanted to stop and remember the lazy days of sleeping in; playing on the beach; napping after an afternoon in the sun; and heading out to the pier for ice cream, glow sticks and picturesque … [Read more...]