How to make old art new again. And make it coordinate with new room colors. And do it quickly, easily and at almost no cost. That was the challenge in our dining room makeover. I found this picture at a garage sale a few years ago. Someone was selling off the almost new contents of […]
Perfect Punch . . . lemon pineapple punch
Otherwise known as Perfect Punch or Lemon Pineapple Punch, Snappy Punch is the name Wheels gave this refreshing drink,. As in “Got any of that snappy punch left?” There is never any left because everyone loves this golden nectar and it disappears in a flash where ever it is served. I’ve made it for baby […]
How to Install a Chair Rail
Installing a chair rail was a step in giving our boxy plain dining room some architectural character. Here’s what we did: You can purchase 12, 10 or 8 foot lengths of moulding and trim. Before buying, measure the room and take note of windows and doors. Determine the longest unbroken run and that will determine […]
Chicken with lemon garlic sauce
I was looking for something familiar with a twist to serve for Bytes’ birthday dinner. Flipping through a stack of recipes I saw Chicken Piccata Ummm – don’t think so – sounds like directions for playing piano. When the same recipe popped up again I took another look. Oh, it’s chicken with a lemon garlic […]
How to determine where to place a chair rail
A chair rail adds interest and polish to any room, bringing instant character and definition. The term may have originated from the Shakers who used rails with pegs to hang chairs so floors could be easily swept. Many people think they are intended to protect the wall from backs of chairs that were pushed […]
Peppermint Patties
I asked Bytes what kind of birthday cake he wanted. None, he says, but I do have a recipe you could make instead. He disappeared into that mysterious office and popped back with a recipe for peppermint patties. You know the kind that makes your breath arctic fresh and makes little hand drawn pictures swirl […]
Welcome! I’m Charlene. I love to share quick and easy recipes, whatever I’ve learned in our last DIY project – anything that helps make life easier, better and more fun!! I hope you will find inspiration and add a pinch of joy to your day!