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Growing herbs in pots the easy way
Fresh herbs are such a great flavorful ingredient to use in the kitchen and they are good for our health! I add my own homegrown fresh herbs to salads, sauces, beverages or main dishes! After growing herbs in containers and directly in the garden soil I narrowed down what really works for me! My growing […]
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HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR FALL MUMS
Read my simple tips on how to keep your fall mums alive!
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HOW TO MAKE BORSHT.
Today I will be sharing how to make Borscht! With my Russian background and because I grew up in Russia you can guess that I ate lots of borsht! We grew our own vegetables and made tomato sauce from scratch! So many stories and memories! And now let’s talk about borscht! WHAT IS BORSHT AND […]
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Fall home and garden tour.
Welcome to my fall garden tour! I absolutely love creating beauty and capturing it on camera. There’s so many ways to use basic decor items such as lanterns, pumpkins (real and faux), artificial and dried florals and so much more! Sky is the limit when it comes to seasonal decor and design combinations. My all […]
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SIMPLE TWO SIDED DIY FARMHOUSE WOOD SIGNS
In the true spirit of love for DIY projects, savvy budgeting and for the sake of saving storage space this project came to be! I came up with a way to DIY two sided wooden farmhouse style signs without using a saw, or any power tools. And no trips to home improvement store! Yep, and […]
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DIY FALL THROW PILLOW CASES
This a very easy DIY project! Make a pretty autumn pillow with an existing throw pillow case, fabric glue and few sheets of felt! Remember that your diy fall pillow does not need to perfect to be pretty! Get creative and enjoy the process! This is a no sew project but if you love sewing […]
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Baked pumpkin donuts
This is my own recipe for delicious baked pumpkin donuts. It is beginning of September and I am testing lots of comfort food recipes and of course pumpkin everything just in time for those chilly fall mornings! These go great with a hot cup of coffee! I use real organic pumpkin puree in this recipe. […]
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Dollar store stacked pumpkin DIY
Everyone loves a good Dollar Store DIY project! So many products can be creatively transformed into pretty and budget friendly decor! I love shopping Dollar Tree stores for seasonal decor items, gift bags, gift wrap and greeting cards! This time I wanted to make a stacked pumpkin centerpiece using Dollar Tree store pumpkins! Check out […]
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Hearty tomato soup from scratch
It is time to harvest tomatoes here in central Pennsylvania right now! Large selection of heirloom tomatoes is available at local farm stands and stores. It is absolutely one of my favorite times of the year! Seeing corn grow tall means fall is almost here! We live in the heart of Lancaster (Amish) county and […]
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Easy modern farmhouse bench DIY
Benches and ottomans are my favorite furniture pieces! And they are quite functional! Usually you would see benches placed along the wall in the hallway. They provide extra storage and a perfect spot to decorate for the seasons! Finished benches are available for purchase in variety of styles, colors and finishes. Before you start this […]
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