Pillowcase dresses are so quick and easy to make! They are cool and comfortable, perfect for warm weather! You can make them from an actual pillowcase just by following the instructions for armholes and casing below. Or create a dress to match a personality with cute and colorful fabric. Pillowcase dresses are so easy […]
8 things to know about how to remove wall paper
The first house we owned was a three story Victorian. The second and current house is a two story Seventies Special. What do they have in common? Wallpaper. Although wallpaper is a trend that comes and goes, it is still a classic solution for rough walls or providing an accent. What goes up, must eventually […]
Ham and Parmesan Mini Quiche
A platter of these little quiche looks quite elegant on a table for a shower or tea party. They are surprisingly filling so they are perfect for a small dinner party celebrating Mother’s Day, birthday or other special occasion. Be prepared as the hostess though. Do NOT worry when the room goes silent. That’s every […]
Why and How to Keep a Garden Journal
A garden is an ever changing story! Keeping a journal helps in both the story telling and the evolution. A garden is also an investment of time and energy and money. A journal can help you maximize your investments. People garden for different reasons. Some enjoy the beauty of flowers. Others concentrate on food production, […]
Cinnamon Swirl Oven Pancake
My sister in law Jan sent me this recipe a couple of weeks ago, saying she had taken a pan of this sweetness to a meeting at work. It disappeared almost immediately. In case you didn’t know, Wheels’ sisters are superb cooks. They got it from their mom! So I didn’t even blink – just […]
Clean Your Refrigerator in Three Days – Day Three
We’ve broken a big job into three smaller components that you can do at different times. Small task components help utilize your time and energy more efficiently, to work around physical limitations or demanding babies, to reduce stress and find time for you. This little secret of breaking a big job into smaller ones is […]
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!