I've had making a quilt on my "wanting" to-do list for quite some time, so here I am attempting this task.  I first found some fabric that coordinated in some favorite autumn colors and then I started cutting and piecing things together.  I had a lovely helper with some ironing, too…

A new year with a clean slate to start new beginnings.  The ground is covered in snow and covers the dirt.  It looks clean and fresh.  Every step leaves a little print - similar to the days ahead leaving prints of our lives. I fell off writing out monthly goals last year, but I did find them h…

After a few snow storms, the sun is starting to warm up and melt the white covering.  In the past, the mud has been my least favorite part.  But, this year, I was had one of those moments.  We've all had them, but it caught me off guard.  A reflection.  The moment you pause to see beauty in a s…

Sugared Pecans {Print Recipe} Really easy and perfect for gift giving! Ingredients: 4 cups pecan halves 1 egg white 1 T. water 1 cup sugar 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/8 tsp. nutmeg ( I reduced this and increased the cinnamon ) 1/4 tsp. ground cloves Directions: Preheat oven to: 275ºF. In medium-large …