Whether you are a brand new canner or have been canning and preserving food for decades, tomatoes are one of the easiest vegetables to can. Gather a few tools, a box of tomatoes from your garden or your local farmers market and you are ready to enjoy the taste of summer all winter long. This…
I made Christmas stockings for each of the kids when they were young, but we have been needing new ones for several years. Over the past few months, I’ve been seeing several Christmas stockings at antique stores made out of vintage quilts. Since I have several family quilts that are special but way too ragged…
Recently, I spent a Saturday morning going to estate sales with my mother-in-law and my husband in Knoxville, Tennessee. I give myself a pretty tight budget when it comes to yard sales and estate sales, and, honestly, what I found this weekend was pretty amazing! Vintage fabric, sewing notions, and even a lamp from the…
Recently, I was in an resale shop when my mother-in-law noticed there was a bargain bin in the back. Of course, I love a bargain so I checked it out. Tucked in the bin was a wire basket with a plain canvas liner. She saw the vision before I did. It only took about 3…
One of my favorite crafty projects right now is making copper wire plant stakes. There’s something so satisfying about turning a simple piece of copper wire into a decorative accent for a flower pot. From hearts and cats to words and “I Love You” hands, these easy wire art projects are fun to make and…
Recently, we were traveling the backroads from Kentucky down to visit family in Tennessee when we saw signs for Livingston. As we typically do when we are on a road trip, we look for any antique stores or places to stop and visit. Google Maps showed several antique stores and a local museum so of…
Do you love History? Visual Art? Miniatures? Expert craftsmanship? Then you need to visit the Great American Dollhouse Museum in Danville, Kentucky. Many years ago, I met a lady who had a dream of merging her love for miniatures, history, storytelling, art, and dollhouses to create an environment where people could come and experience something…
Every quilt has a story. I grew up using handmade quilts from my grandma and other family members, and I have even made a few quilts of my own. I remember the day I asked my Grandma to teach me to quilt. She laughed and reminded me that it takes all winter to create a…
It’s garden season here in Kentucky, and if you’re anything like me, your counters are starting to overflow with fresh produce. Tomatoes, cucumbers, squash—everything seems to ripen at once. But okra? Okra takes its time. Okra tends to come in waves. One day you’ll pick a handful, and by the end of the week, you’ll…