In Seattle we had nearly two weeks where the sun tempted us with Spring. Green buds emerged, soft pink cherry blossoms covered the bare branches and in the anticipation of our Summer garden we covered our window sills with starts soon to be planted in the rich soil. Now the rain has returned and continues to pelt the fragile pink petals knocking them to the ground leaving a bed of pale floral snow covering the sidewalk.

But in our house the blossoms continue to bloom thanks to scissors, glue and pink tissue paper – or in our case – white tissue paper painted pink.

This is a very simple craft project that brings the beauty of Spring inside and will last long after the last petal has descended to its cement grave.

First step is to take a walk and gather some fallen branches. If they are wet let dry for a couple of days.

Then gather your tissue paper, glue, scissors and helping hands.

Cut out circles in the tissue paper about the size of a 50 cent piece. Remember those?

Stick a pen or pencil in the center of the circle and gather the tissue paper around it. Form the petals with your fingers.

Then glue to your branches.

Happy Spring!

Next up: Chocolate Banana Bread

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I knew I liked all of you but after all those kind words of congrats and encouragement over the exciting news of our family expansion – well, now I know you folks are the best there are and I like you A LOT. From the bottom of my heart I thank you. These have been some of the most difficult couple of months for my little family and I and your outpouring of love has made this bitter season sweeter.

So I wanted to bring you something – to ensure you that I am still alive although have yet to return to the kitchen – except when I’m teaching classes which are the highlight of my month!

Instead of cooking I’ve been crafting! I’ve been revisiting my roots (arts and crafts are my first love) and putting my idle hands to good use.

For months now I have noticed some super stylish ladies sporting gorgeous feather headpieces in their lovely locks. On many occasion I’ve nearly bought myself one of those very headpieces but couldn’t get past the sticker shock. So instead I thought I’d make them myself.  I managed to get out of the house one day for a feather hunt.

I returned with these beauties.

Then (roughly) following this video from Martha Stewart I created these beauties.

These sassy little hairpieces will make me feel glamorous as I continue to lay on the couch. But mark my words – this week there will be a turn around. I’m determined. Until then you may see a few more crafty projects around these parts.

One last little note – if you live in the Seattle area make sure you continue to check the “classes” tab. I will be updating that section with a bunch of classes that will take us through June. They have been selling like hotcakes – for which I am so very thankful.

The “I Heart Butter” class still has a few spots. March 25. We will learn classic and quick puff pastry and we will eat mightily with each course highlighting the buttery pastry.

Thanks again all you lovely people!

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