June 23, 2010
It was not until we celebrated my nieces 4th birthday in my garden that I thought to bring my chalkboard from the kitchen outside. It was the perfect thing to use as a colourful celebratory sign, because it looked adorable and Kasey loved it. When all was said and done, I realized it made a [...]
April 28, 2010
Since the blossoming of the edible flowers that I planted, I have been going crazy with them in the kitchen. Salads, cupcakes, birthday cakes, scones, canapés, you name it I have dressed it up with the flower petals. But, the funny thing I have discovered is that the biggest response I have gotten is from [...]
March 29, 2010
For the longest time marquees, or tents were the popular options for creating outdoor, covered areas. These were often found to be cumbersome, short lived, and demanded a great deal of space. Still, the desire to be in the great outdoors with the breeze caressing your face, and the fragrant flowers filling your nose for [...]
February 18, 2010
Ever since my hoity toity Aunt Lavinia served us a salad with edible flowers back in the seventies, I have been captivated with them. The idea that should you select the wrong ones they could be so beautiful, yet prove fatal. In addition, the fact that they add so much colour to a dish, and [...]
January 20, 2010
Incorporating wreaths, both inside and outside of your abode, can be a beautiful way to show off the spoils of your garden. Aside from the fact that you can create a wonderful decoration with little or no expense to you, wreaths can be done in a manner that can reflect your personal style. Thus, if [...]