I've trotted out some of my late summer decorations, which I have been enjoying. The temperature has been in low 100s, so that's a thing. I tell you when it is that hot, it is hard to drum up enthusiasm for anything. My husband had a significant birthday this past weekend so we had some […]
This is another super simple summer dinner that we had recently. It took no time at all and was delicious. The dish is called Caprese Chicken and I found it on the Delish website. Here's what you need to make it:Two boneless chicken breasts, cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, balsamic vinegar, and some garlic. Making […]
I had some free time come up unexpectedly last week and did some early morning sewing before it got too warm to be upstairs. In the photo above you can see I added some variety to my light blue fabric blocks. I got brave and added in some orange for a bit of visual interest. […]
I thought it might be fun to share some summertime favorites with you all this week. Today I will talk about some skincare and makeup products I have really been enjoying. Skin Care I have discovered Glossier Skin Care products, which are wonderful. At this time, I think they can only be purchased from the […]
As I have mentioned, it has been dreadfully hot where I live. Consequently, we have been eating a lot lighter lately. This week I tried out a dish for Chicken in Lettuce Wraps, which was delicious. It is a copycat recipe of the amazing dish served at PF Changs. It is made with ground chicken […]
I haven't been doing much sewing for a couple of reasons. One, it has been super duper hot where I live. It seems as if it gets up over 100 every day lately. My sewing room is upstairs and we have been trying to conserve energy by not using the air conditioner up there. I've […]
Do you struggle to get your quilting books to lie flat? Me too. I have been known to use all sorts of objects to hold my pattern books open while I read the sewing directions. For some reason, the Sampler Spree book seems to be especially stubborn about staying open. I took matters into my […]
I have to share a new trim tool that I discovered recently. This little set of 5 Cute Cuts rulers is just what you need when trimming hourglass units. The sizes in the set range from 2.5 inches up to 6.5 inches. The rulers are sold individually as well, and there is a large selection […]
If you are looking for a lighter, engaging summer read, I have some recommendations for you. I found the following books entertaining and rated them all 4 to 4.5 stars. People We Meet On Vacation by Emily Henry is a "friends to lovers" contemporary romance. Poppy and Alex have been best friends for 12 years. […]
It has been like pulling teeth, but I managed to finish the Week Six Red Sampler blocks. Aren't the two six-inch blocks adorable? I especially low the one that looks like 4 Xs. I had fun making both the smaller blocks on Sunday afternoon when I got home from my dad's. Here's a closer look […]
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Hello, I’m Nicole, an enthusiastic quilter and fabric lover. This blog is mainly about my quilting journey, but I share some of my other interests as well, which include reading, cooking, decorating, lifestyle, and my family. When I am not quilting, I am reading, and will share monthly book reviews in this space. I love to hear back from my followers and enjoy getting to know you.
