Tag: Daisy

Another Vintage Picnic at Daisy’s

Another Vintage Picnic at Daisy’s

Sometimes I wish I could buy a magazine company just so my friend, Daisy, could organize all the shoots, spreads, creative content and distribution of it. She just makes everything pretty. To kickoff an especially great weekend, she hosted a gal party at the pond 

Birthday Weekend Picnic Baskets

Birthday Weekend Picnic Baskets

What a weekend! One of my bestie’s had a joint birthday/anniversary party, which turned into an impromptu weekend camping trip. Need inspiration for easy entertaining at your next big turnout? The culinary highlight was individual picnic baskets, to cut down on dishes. (She thinks of 

It’s Fun to Be Fancy

It’s Fun to Be Fancy

I never imagined there was something better than champagne. There is. It’s called champagne with a wild hibiscus flower.

For special nights with special people (and that can include just lovely old you), I highly recommend dropping one of these wild hibiscus flowers in a glass of bubbles. Don’t worry, they’re edible and come in a lovely syrup to add a blush of color and sweetness to your glass.

Your friends will be amazed and think you’re real fancy. Don’t worry. It’s okay to be fancy sometimes.

Fun with Finished Projects

Fun with Finished Projects

Here are some shots of my two finished aprons after an all day marathon of learning some sewing machine basics. Daisy made a gorgeous slipcover for her ottoman. And pillows, which her dog quickly claimed. He has a thing about pillows. Here are some other 

Sewing, Take 1

Sewing, Take 1

Last weekend, I embarked on an amazing adventure with Daisy. I’m learning to sew! My grandmother’s sewing machine has sat in its box patiently waiting for me to get motivated. I went to Daisy and Trout’s place, where she set up two machines for us