Month: June 2014
Wheat Grass Centerpieces
Debra and I always grow these wheat grass centerpieces around Easter time. We think they’re adorable with the little bunny peeps nestled inside. But, they’re also great for a simple, more modern looking centerpiece for your home or for weddings. They couldn’t be more cost-effective […]
Ikea Kitchen Part III – The Budget
If you missed my other posts about my Ikea kitchen, you can read them here: Ikea Kitchen Part I Ikea Kitchen Part II Subway Tile Backsplash In those posts I shared how we had to trim the budget on building our new house because the […]
Grandma Hazel’s Banana Cake
Here’s one of my favorite recipes for using up over ripe bananas, courtesy of my Grandma Hazel. Ingredients: 2 cups sifted all-purpose flower 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 and 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup shortening 1/2 cup sour milk […]
How to Create a Wall Gallery
We were back working on this little three bedroom ranch at the Jersey shore that we first blogged about here. I wanted to create a gallery wall in the living room to add some interest to what is largely a very plain square room with […]