It’s it lovely? I’m in love with my latest finished project. Lately, I’ve been trying to finish up stuff that is oh so close to being done. This weekend it paid off. In November 2008, I started the Winter Sampler from Crabapple Hill. I foolishly thought I could finish for Christmas 2008. I barely got started that year. Well, I gradually worked on it over the year whenever I needed a nice hand project. Then [...]

Every year I host an Oscar party for my family. While I’d love to have a dinner that stays completely in theme, I’m not an event planner. I just don’t have the whole vision. This year I decided to take a stab at least at planning a themed dessert. Now if I could bake, I’d follow the expert advice from Bakerella. Man that girl can bake! I’m bookmarking the movie popcorn brownies for next year. [...]