another gem…

Everyone knows that Delaware County is full of rocks!

ikea wish list…

Still decorating a deck that hasn’t yet been built, but a girl’s got to be prepared right… came up with these couple of things whilst trawling Ikea’s website. Hosto hanging planters…. cute and colorful  Roxo stacking side tables or stools. Brommo deck chair. Oh sigh, so much decorating to do… nothing built. Fingers crossed my […]

Pops!

Whilst most of America is in the midst of a massive HEAT WAVE…. say hello to 100+ temps tomorrow… I have been furiously, okay well calmly, cool-y and quietly making batches and batches of the most delicious fruit pops.  Ever since I stumbled across the lanewyorkina.com ice pop stand on Saturdays at the Hester Street […]

last to the party…

I know I know I’m always WAAAAAY behind the curve, but when I do catch up I’m instantly obsessed. My latest find – INSTAGRAM!! love it, it’s twitter for pictures only. it has a ton of cool filters and effects to try out and is ultimately a lot of fun!

a trip back to the 70′s…

No I still don’t have a new deck… but yes I am amusing myself (somewhat) with old school designs as I sit and wait and wait and wait for the contractor to show up… doo do doo do doooo… that’s me NOT so patiently waiting! I bought a couple of books on ebay that have […]

Za’atar

I got this out of the July Bon Appetit Magazine… I love Za’atar and it was great on grilled chicken, so great I was too busy eating it to take a finished shot. Sorry! Za’atar 1 tbsp chopped fresh oregano 1 tbsp sumac 1 tbsp ground cumin 1 tbsp sesame seeds 1 tsp kosher salt, […]

the 4th and a garden update

I love a small town! We made our way over to Margaretville for the fun festivities of July 4th… thank goodness the weather was clear after almost a full 24 hours of torrential thunderstorms. I almost made myself sick on the “Orbitor”, one of the more scarier torpedoing rides, took in the carnival action, figured […]

a wonderfully long weekend…

Here in the U. S of A, it is good ole July 4th weekend, and one of my favorite holidays!! Everyone have a great weekend…. both near and far.