It’s no secret; I am a sucker for the Holiday Season. And, for me, that season kicks off on the first of October and officially begins with preparations for Halloween. As close to the first of October as possible I pull my inspiration folder from it’s year-round resting spot on the shelves behind the door in my office, wrap myself in my favorite chenille throw, snuggle into the sofa and start dreaming. I dream big, beautiful, impossibly perfect dreams about what sort... → Read the rest of this article
Diana Prichard
Diana Prichard is a homegrown and artisan food junkie; owner-operator of the small farm
Olive Hill; and freelance writer living in rural Michigan. You can find more on her work and life at
dianaprichard.com.
At some point during the past few weeks, despite what the calendar says, autumn has wrapped its chilled fingers around the year 2010 and promised to stay whether we like it or not. As southern portions of the United States have continued to bake — albeit at slightly lower temperatures — the crisp, cool breeze of fall has swathed Canada and the northern U.S. and has begun to creep slowly south. Maple trees have been caught changing their colors in the broad light of day... → Read the rest of this article
Diana Prichard
Diana Prichard is a homegrown and artisan food junkie; owner-operator of the small farm
Olive Hill; and freelance writer living in rural Michigan. You can find more on her work and life at
dianaprichard.com.
Last weekend was the end-of-summer Bank Holiday in England and school will be starting again soon. There’s still time for a picnic though (weather permitting)! I’ve put together this product showcase full of unique handmade items to make up the perfect picnic.
Spread the word about your picnic with this adorable invitation design from Paperslice. The design is customized just for you and conveniently sent via email so that you can print as many or... → Read the rest of this article
Ellie Thouret
Ellie is a UK-based designer of handknit and crocheted accessories. In her rare time away from the needles and hooks, she can be found scouring Etsy and Folksy for cute and quirky handmade items, and chatting to indie sellers via
Twitter,
Facebook and
blogs. Ellie sells her creations via
Etsy.
This week, in the Back-to-School Eats series, I’m going to talk Brown Bag Lunches. From planning to execution, purchase to lunchroom-feast I’ve got tips, tricks and ideas to make healthy, mostly local lunches quick, easy and attainable for even the busiest families. But before we get started on lunch, if you haven’t already, be sure to check out the Back-to-School Eats: On The Go Breakfast Edition for four wholesome ways to kick off your school-kid’s day. ... → Read the rest of this article
Diana Prichard
Diana Prichard is a homegrown and artisan food junkie; owner-operator of the small farm
Olive Hill; and freelance writer living in rural Michigan. You can find more on her work and life at
dianaprichard.com.
