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Monthly Archives: May 2010

Two-Step Roasted Fingerling Potatoes with Rosemary!

Photo and recipe courtesy of Blue Kitchen Potatoes and rosemary are a match made in  heaven, and while new potatoes are running rampant at farmers’ markets all Spring, why not roast them up for a delicious side-dish tonight! They take less than five minutes to pop in the oven, and go with any main course. A crispy, salt-crusted exterior gives way to creamy innards in this tried and true recipe! We promise you won’t miss [...]

DIY Wild Violet Centerpieces

Photo and instructions courtesy of Design*Sponge Sometimes less is more, and simplicity is best. It would be such a hassle to restock your home with expensive, flower shop specimens when these beautiful wild violets from the garden can be transported to the table or counter in seconds! Dandelions, buttercups, and other under-appreciated plants right at your doorstep would all work – simplicity is key. This is a great project to recycle old and mismatched drinking [...]

Edible Flowers for Your Vase and Plate!

Photo and tips courtesy of the kitchn I don’t know about you, but when the weather turns warm I could spend a whole weekend wandering around farmers’ markets! These gorgeous photos were snapped at the one in Hollywood, where the juicy sunshine and rich soil yield some seriously gorgeous flowers and produce. Sometimes, it’s hard to tell exactly what’s meant for the vase and what’s meant for the dining plate! These flowers do double duty [...]

Save Your Pretty Buttons!

Photo and instructions courtesy of Obstinate Pursuit Pick those long-forgotten buttons out of the craft box and turn them into a piece of jewelry!If you’re a crafster, you probably collect your share of cute buttons that are just sitting around waiting for a project like this. To make something that goes with any outfit, we recommend using different sized buttons but staying with one color palette, like this Victorian-inspired bracelet is truly greater than the [...]