When I finally moved out on my own, I somehow got a hold of a Franklin Mint catalog, and what I saw inside delighted me! Daggers and swords adorned with dragons, castles, and jewels were so beautiful and irresistible that they birthed my love of them. I ended up collecting a few of those decorative…
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Photo Friday – 7.10.15
Hello, hello beauty bomb-shell! It’s Friday! Woohoo! What are your plans for the weekend? I’ve been super busy with all kinds of stuff lately (hence the absence from this corner), but it’s all for good reasons. Before I get to the meat of the post, if you’re in Southern California, and don’t have anything going…
How To Roast Peppers
I’m finally getting on that video train, guys!! I’m so excited about it too. It’s pepper season where I am, and that means an abundance of peppers! An abundance of any one produce item generally means great prices too. Roasted peppers that are jarred can often be pretty expensive. When you roast your own, not…
DIY Christmas Gifts – How To Make Your Very Own Vanilla Extract
Change is in the air, I can feel it! It’s still pushing 100 degrees in Southern California, but Fall is nipping at our heels, and pretty soon, we’ll be in the thick of Winter. I leave my house at 6:30 AM every morning to go to work, and lately I can really see the seasons…
DIY – Bring on the STEEL! Rugged Jewelry Stands for your Metal Pleasure.
A couple of days ago, Gala Darling posted her weekly column, “Things I Love Thursday,” and I was immediately inspired by her awesome bracelet and necklace holders? racks? I feel so challenged sometimes with the names of things, but you see what I’m sayin’. Photo Credit: Gala Darling They are so simple, yet can hold…