Book Signing at Patina Farm
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Book Signing at Patina Farm

ByMary Crozier

This past weekend, I was fortunate to attend the book signing of one of my favorite bloggers, Courtney Allison of French Country Cottage.  I’ve never met Courtney and just started following her this year. However, she has inspired me to learn more about photography because every single thing she posts is stunning. The photos in…

Fall Decor Touches in the Living Room
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Fall Decor Touches in the Living Room

ByMary Crozier

It is that time of year when the temperatures are shifting ever so slightly lower, that I am inspired to add a few fall decor touches to the living room. I recently went to Trader Joe’s to buy pumpkins for my living room mantle and they had NONE. They had not shipped yet from the…

Making Fall Trees – DIY
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Making Fall Trees – DIY

ByMary Crozier

The first day of autumn is September 22nd. However, now that we are nearing that date, I can finally embrace fall decor, in spite of the heat here. In August I visited a store filled with fall decorations. They had artificial fall trees that were quite attractive.  I miss the beautiful autumn colors of New England…

Chicken Mole ~an easy version using a Pressure Cooker
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Chicken Mole ~an easy version using a Pressure Cooker

ByMary Crozier

What is mole (MO-LAY)?  Mole is a rich, velvety, deeply complex sauce that is slightly sweet, smoky, and subtly spicy. Conceived centuries ago to serve dignitaries, it is widely considered Mexico’s national dish.  To this day, preparing mole is a ritual in Mexican households, one that’s often tackled over multiple days and reserved for special…

Getting Ready to Stencil a Wood Floor
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DIY~Stenciling a Wood Floor

ByMary Crozier

We are fortunate to head to the mountains for the holiday weekend. Typically that means rest and relaxation, but instead I am tackling a DIY project~stenciling a wood floor. The weather this particular afternoon was chilly and hailing…very conducive to working indoors. To see more of our mountain cabin, click here. The space needing improvement…