Tag Archives: DIY

Anchor Bow Tie for Easter

Posted on April 13, 2022 by Tina

Easter will be here before you know it, and it’s my thing to sew a new bow tie for The Boy just for the occasion. Making bow ties is a great way to use up the smaller scraps in your … Continue reading →

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Bow Tie for Easter

Posted on April 3, 2021 by Tina

It’s our tradition that I craft a bow tie for the boy for Easter. This is this year’s model! The how-to can be found here.

Posted in Holiday, Photography, Sewing | Tagged Bow ties, DIY, Sewing, the boy | 2 Comments

Iced Mocha Dalgona Coffee

Posted on May 18, 2020 by Tina

Dalgona coffee is the newest hip and happening beverage of the quarantined. Think of it as a reverse cappuccino – milk on the bottom, and topped with a whipped espresso. Hoo-boy, it packs a caffeine punch, so be prepared to … Continue reading →

Posted in Lovin' from the Oven, News | Tagged coffee drinks, DIY, espresso, java, mocha, quarantine coffee | 3 Comments

Pantry Meals – Gas House Eggs

Posted on March 20, 2020 by Tina

Have you been to the supermarket lately and the bread section was completely wiped out? I have, and it’s no big deal when you can make this no-knead loaf of bread in a few hours start to finish. It’s a … Continue reading →

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Halloween 2019

Posted on November 1, 2019 by Tina

Halloween 2019, this year Lloyd is an abstract metropolis.

Posted in Halloween, News, Photography | Tagged DIY, Halloween costumes, metropolis, South Philly, the boy, the city | 2 Comments

Bow Tie for the Boy

Posted on April 16, 2019 by Tina

Every year at Easter, I make a bow tie for The Boy. This year, I let him go through my fabric stash, and he selected this ancient swatch of fabric for this year’s tie. I think he did a good … Continue reading →

Posted in DIY, Holiday, Photography, Sewing | Tagged Bow ties, DIY, Easter, Sewing, the boy | 3 Comments

It’s All Gravy!

Posted on December 26, 2018 by Tina

Making gravy for your turkey dinner is simple and a thousand times better than what you can buy in a jar. Using the neck, a part that most people discard – adds flavor to the stock, along with vegetables that … Continue reading →

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Bird-Proofing the Figs

Posted on August 28, 2018 by Tina

Two years ago, they were wreaking havoc with my basil plants, now the birds are hogging the figs on the lower branches of the tree in our backyard. There are plenty of figs for the neighbors and our feathered friends … Continue reading →

Posted in Domestic Bliss, Food, News | Tagged bird proofing the figs, DIY, fig tree, recycling water bottles, The Birds, the old homestead | Leave a comment

Bow Tie for Spring

Posted on April 13, 2017 by Tina

Calling all modeling agencies – I have a handsome, six foot tall, seventeen year old with a perfected brooding expression, and he can pull off a bowtie! I whipped up this tie in less than an hour, no advanced sewing skills needed. … Continue reading →

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Swimming in the Low End

Posted on July 11, 2016 by Joe_Williams

I just purchased a used 2009 Mac Pro to use as a replacement for my recently departed dual G5 Mac Pro which I also purchased used. It served me well as a graphic design and digital illustration production machine, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Computers, Joe's Garage | Tagged adapter, Apple, computer, DIY, Mac, Mac Pro 2009 | 1 Comment

Bow Tie for Easter Sunday

Posted on March 23, 2016 by Tina

Easter is approaching, and the Boy requested a new bow tie for the occasion. A bow tie is easy to whip up – instructions are here!

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Halloween by Love

Posted on November 10, 2015 by Joe

Dan Love that is. Dan shared these photos he shot of our boy’s Halloween costume. As they were being offloaded to my computer, I thought they would make a pretty nifty animation, and that’s what I did. You can get … Continue reading →

Posted in Animated GIF, Halloween | Tagged animated gif, costume, Dan Love, DIY, Halloween, Halloween 2015, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, photography, science fiction | 2 Comments

2014 Retro Holiday Gift Tags

Posted on December 10, 2014 by Tina

You’re running around like a maniac, and you know there’s something you forgot – oh yeah, the gift tags. Well, I’m here to save you a trip to the store – here’s a set of three free downloadable gift tags! Just … Continue reading →

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Sewing A Pinched Pleat Curtain

Posted on October 22, 2014 by Tina

Recently, I found myself in need of a pinch pleat curtain. Now, I’m no Elsie de Wolfe – any curtains I’ve made in the past for my house have been simple panels. I suppose I could have just gone out … Continue reading →