I love having fresh flowers in the house but we somehow always have a shortage of nice pots. It's easy to find plain ones that need a little decorating, though. Red, white, and blue always makes me think of summer, so what better way to show off some summer blooms than with this fun Red, White, and Blue Decorative Garden Pot? This post first appeared on the Expo International blog. Supplies: clay pot white paint foam brush craft glue blue button red tassel Wanda ... Read More
How to Make a Jumbo Yarn Tassel
We are full into unpacking mode and are at that point where we can see how things will be and it's awesome, but we still need pieces of furniture and there are things to do that will take some time. There are boxes everywhere, but corners are starting to get cleared and I'm able to start playing around with little touches. It's properly chilly here now and if you know me, you know I have a thing for blankets. I wanted to make sure that a blanket or four is always within reach so rounded up some ... Read More
20 Summer Cocktails with Herbs
I'm a big fan of sipping on a cold cocktail during the hot summer months and my favourites all have herbs in them. If there's a cocktail with herbs on a menu, that's the one I'll choose. Adding herbs to cocktails adds a depth that the drink wouldn't have otherwise and I think it just makes it taste super fresh. I love being able to make a drink with herbs that I've plucked from the yard and I'm on the hunt for new cocktails to try since we have an established herb garden at the new house. I've ... Read More
Best American Road Trip for Families: Route 66
Best American Road Trips for Families Like many Americans, I grew up with road trips as my main source of travel. I learned at a young age how to watch the scenery go by as we drove for twelve hours straight. We haven't gone on nearly as many road trips as I would like in recent years--it's just seemed easier in all ways to fly. I think the idea of the great American road trip is coming back, though, as we try to slow down and explore places more in depth. One of the best American road trips ... Read More
City Fireworks Hoop Art
I love (and greatly miss!) summer fireworks. There's something really special about getting together as a community or neighborhood and watching the explosions of colour in the sky. Some of my favourite fireworks memories are of watching the spectacular show Pittsburgh always put on in the middle of the city. They would be set off from a barge in the river and the combination of tall buildings, booming light, and oldies playing is something that has stuck with me. I made this fun City Fireworks ... Read More
Jameson Distillery Bow St Experience: Is it Worth it?
Dublin is obviously a major tourist destination and with that comes tourist traps. While a lot of travelers don't mind going to the popular tourist attractions, Scott and I have generally tried to avoid them. It's almost a point of pride to try to find the off the beaten track locals only spots. I don't tend to like the feel of the super touristy places, either, so it took some back and forth between us to decide to visit the Jameson Distillery in town. It's always on the "Top Ten Things to do ... Read More