Angels we have heard on high . . . and everywhere else. White, red and gold. Curly ribbon to “tie” it all together. I made the ribbon streamers one year when I was not physically able to do much else. We liked the look so much that we’ve done it ever since. When we take […]
Christmas porch
Welcome! Let’s enjoy the sunshine out here for a minute because it won’t last long! We hang wreaths with red ribbons from every window and spotlight the house every night. The red and green really stands out against the gray and white house so we decided to keep everything simple and coordinated this year. The […]
Wicked Good and Easy Pork Chops
These pork chops are wicked good! My sister in law, Deb, is from New England and was the first person I ever heard say something was wicked good. We tease about her accent – being from the Midwest and all, WE speak with the correct accent. When Wheels and I visited, Deb told us that […]
Chai Tea Latte Mix
Chai Tea is just one thing I have learned about from my Secret Sisters. They’ve written beautiful notes, shared their talents in different ways and introduced me to all sorts of new indulgences. One secret sister was a tea drinker who gifted me wonderful chai tea. Mmmmmm — a cup of delight! And of course, […]
Christmas Gifts for kids – DIY Roundup
Great companion activity to The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle! Create items from felt for each thing the very hungry caterpillar ate, sew buttons on either end of a ribbon, cut a slit in each of the foods so kids can link all the foods together on the ribbon. Homemade This and That has […]
Christmas Mantel
Angels, poinsettias and tradition. Red, white and gold. Themes for Christmas at Chez Charlene this year. This sweet faced angel earned her place of honor because she has the ability to hang by a thread from the edge of a brick. 🙂 Tradition in a gift angel from someone special to me and in the […]
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!