My family loves Greek salad. And I love that it seems to go with about any entree that I serve. With the cucumbers, tomatoes, and lots of Feta cheese, how could it go wrong? I love to make my own salad dressing since that way I know it is fresh, has no preservatives and no […]
A New Slip for my French Settee
I have sewn many, many slipcovers in my day, sofas, club chairs, little dining chairs, a loveseat, and even several wing chairs, but never did I have a challenge like this one. Let’s call her Colette. She’s gorgeous, curvy, and not easy to sew for. People ask me all the time how I make slipcovers, […]
Ranch Stroganoff with Amish Egg Noodles
When my MIL used to spend time with us at the ranch, she loved to say that say we always ate well out here. I am wondering if maybe she was referring to the meals she made, but really, that is besides the point. The real point is that for some reason, everything just tastes so […]
A New Bed and A Promise to Myself
Well, I finally got a bed, or should I say a PROPER bed at Cedar Hill Ranch. Let me tell you a sad story… a story of childhood deprivation. Well my childhood wasn’t so bad, except that everyone in the house had a headboard… that is… except me. I always wanted one, and one glorious, miraculous day, I […]
Wildflower Party Table
This is the LAST one of my wildflower party posts, seriously. I’ve enjoyed reliving the party here, and it does inspire me to do another party for my friends. I’m thinking of something that would be less work for me, but would allow us to invite a large group of friends out here, especially ones […]
Drink and Dessert Station at Wildflower Party
Well, if you have been following along, here’s more from our big wildflower ranch party. To see previous posts on the party go to the end of this post for those links. Sadly my daughter out-grew her Tony Lamas after only a year of wear. So what to do? Make them into vases of course. […]
Desserts and Drink Station Wildflower Party
Well, if you have been following along, here’s more from our big wildflower ranch party. To see previous posts on the party go to the end of this post for those links. Sadly my daughter out-grew her Tony Lamas after only a year of wear. So what to do? Make them into vases of […]
Wilflower Party Drink Area and Desserts
Well, if you have been following along, here’s more from our big wildflower ranch party. (To see previous posts on the party go to the end of this post for those links.) Sadly my daughter out-grew her Tony Lamas after only a year of wear. So what to do? Make them into vases of course. […]
