I love lavender so much that I have to talk to you about it in two or three parts- Today we are going to talk about the oil itself and what it does. Therapeutic Grade Lavender Essential Oil It is distilled from the French, sweet, or true lavender plant It takes 250 lbs of raw lavender to make ...

Now, there is nothing too stellar about the recipe itself - it's all in the technique. Ingredients: 5 cups sifted White Lily Flour(this flour is lighter than others and produces fluffier biscuits - you can also use cake flour) 1 T. plus 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 T. salt 1/2 cup, ...

Derby Pie: This pie is courtesy of my good friend Katy Q. Since yesterday was the most exciting 2 minutes in sports (Kentucky Derby), we decided to make Derby Pie - it tastes like a giant chocolate chip cookie. Oh so good. Ingredients: Frozen Pie Crust 2 slightly beaten eggs 1 ...

We have finally made it to my Grandma's house in Tennessee. She lives on the top of a mountain in middle TN in a town called Altamont. She also owns 4 cabins featured here - so if you want a nice getaway, this is a great place to come :) This week I will be featuring all sorts of things about ...

I know this is not a new concept, but I had never really organized this way - it is my new favorite! I have now organized all of my fabric, paper, and beads this way and they are so inviting I can't wait to use them! (Much better than digging around a drawer for 30 min before you even find ...

Cherry galette Okay so I have 9 days left in the house and I am packing all day long...but a girl's gotta satisfy her sweet tooth! That is why I used the cheater method to make this yummy dessert. Ingredients 1 frozen pie crust 1 bag frozen dark sweet cherries 2 tsp lemon juice ...

If you have never cared for Zucchini, here is a recipe that will change your mind. At least it changed my husband's:) You will need: 3 or 4 zucchini squash, butter, milk, sugar, salt, and pepper. Step 1: Slice the zucchini and place in a pot of water. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 5 ...

I would like to say that I am organized enough to give you a tip every week...but that's not true. So I am going to try to pass along what I can when I can :) I came up with this last night when I was so tired of her little pony tail holders showing up ALL OVER the house! Plus it's a great way ...

Ok- if you have never taken the time to shine your sink- today is your day! One of my favorite resources for cleaning tips is www.flylady.com. She has lots of simple tips for helping us clean without getting overwhelmed. Here is her guide (slightly modified by me) to shining your sink- I do this ...

Easiest thing I did today: Took pictures of these beautiful dresses/skirt! These are our Easter outfits. I made the skirt for myself, my mom made the gorgeous smocked dress for Charlotte, and I made the baby doll dress and hat for Charlotte's baby to wear to church. When you ...