Saturday Meanderings
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Saturday Meanderings

It is very chilly here (of course, it is all relative vs. those buried in snowstorms) but we are experiencing freezing temperatures at night for the next few days. So I am a bit worried about my sweet peach tree that is just starting to bloom. We are busily covering the tomatoes and other frost…

Valentine Linzer Cookies
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Valentine Linzer Cookies

Every February, I love making these buttery linzer cookies for Valentine’s Day. There is something very festive about it’s “peek-a-boo” eye filled with either strawberry or raspberry jam~perfect for this holiday. What are Linzer cookies made of? In addition to common cookie ingredients such as butter, flour, egg, sugar and vanilla, Linzer cookie dough includes…

Using Watercolor Pencils
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Using Watercolor Pencils

In looking through the drawers in my art room, I find two tins of watercolor pencils that I have never used. Yesterday I took some time off from chores for a little creative time and I am excited to share using watercolor pencils with you! These pencils are perfect for making your own Valentine cards….