How to plant a cutting garden

How to plant a cutting garden

So you want to know how to plant a cutting garden? You have seen those pictures of arm loads of flowers on Instagram, that bunch of Dahlia’s at the farmers market takes your breath away and the scent of roses on the summer breeze simply puts a smile on your...
Finnish meat gravy  / lihakastike

Finnish meat gravy / lihakastike

What is for supper? Finnish meat gravy and potatoes please! My family is really enjoying my take on this Finnish meatball recipe! All spice and onions add just the right amount of Finnish flavor. This meat gravy is easy to make and can be served over mashed potatoes,...
Easy chili recipe in a hurry

Easy chili recipe in a hurry

This easy chili recipe in a hurry, will be your go to, cold weather chili recipe. It is literally frying a pound of hamburger and dumping a few other ingredients. Ta da! Easy peasy ! *Some of the links may be affiliate links. This means I would get a small commission...
how to use pressed flowers

how to use pressed flowers

This how to use pressed flowers art DIY tutorial is a great way to add some creative flare to your home and decor. It is also a great project for beginners that want to get their feet wet in the art scene, or for anyone who just wants to preserve flowers with special...
Why flowers make us happy

Why flowers make us happy

Do you want to know why flowers make us happy? Why do they make you happy? I love flowers and they make me happy! Why do they make me happy? Maybe because they are gorgeous, colorful, fragrant and fleeting. I say fleeting because it gives me a sense of revolving life....

banana bread and photography

Things were busy around here this week, banana bread and photography. Skilled at one and learning the other. twin cities flower exchange Lacy was a big help with the harvest for the Twin Cities Flower exchange. A wagon full of goodness for the Twin Cities Flower...
Strawberry cake / TÄYTEKAKKU / FINNISH FILLED CAKE

Strawberry cake / TÄYTEKAKKU / FINNISH FILLED CAKE

This strawberry cake….If you have followed me for awhile you probably get that I am a Finnish foodie. I grew up eating some of these amazing traditional Finnish foods and I love them!! This strawberry cake, täytekakke is a Finnish filled cake. Filled with...
Dried flower wreath diy

Dried flower wreath diy

This dried flower wreath DIY is just the tip of the ice burg. Once you start making wreaths, the ideas just keep coming and coming. Like all of my other DIY tutorials, this is just for an idea. Take your creation to the next level, I would love it if you shared a...