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15 Costumes for Kids of all Ages

So Many Ideas! So Creativiy !Who to Be? Scary? Smart? Nothing but FUN. Click on the Image for Insturctions. A Doll  A Waldo A Flower   A Robber    A Unicorn A Figure A Cartoon  A Knome  A Character  A Family Affair A Coin  A Nanny and her Sidekick A Hero A Snail A Princess […]

Ten Great Pumpkins

1. Sprayed Black   2.Wrapped in Netting and Ribbion   3. Painted with Spooky Icons   4. Painted Bright is Right   5. A Home for the Faries     6. For the Scrabble Lover     7. Swarmed with Bats     8. Dipped     9. Crayon Dripped   10. Decoupauged     […]

Nutty Caramel Apples

Who says making carmel apples has to be difficult?     Nutty Caramel Ladysmith Apples   Ingredients: 16 ladysmith apples 1 bag caramels, unwrapped 1 cup mixed salted nuts, finely chopped   special equipment:  wooden skewers, cut down to 5 inch lengths   Procedure: Place caramels in a saucepan and melt over low heat. Dip […]

Let the leaves Fall

The leaves are dazzaling …..and yes they are to be enjoyed in their natural habitat of the GREAT outdoors ……but there are so many ways to play, save ,honor and highlight  them inside and out. Have a look.  On the Front Door  On a Tablescape  In a Vase  As a Tradition  As a Landscape  As […]

Just a little something!

Often, when I am throwing a dinner party, I focus on the main meal. Rarely, do I spend time on the pre-dinner food. The cocktail hour if you will. Perhaps this is because I grew up in a small town with a large extended family and it felt like we always had everyone and I […]

Butternut Squash Soup

Roasted-toasted-baked-chopped-tossed …..anyway you slice them these are the days to enjoy the delicate tastes of this seasons butternut squash. Click on the photo to get directions.  Roasted  Sliced  Hot  Curried  Chipped  Baked  Chopped    

Peter Peter Pumpkin Eater

We love the pumpkin season just as much as the next workshop …….but we love to find new ways to highlight the flavor. Take a look see at what we have gathered. Something Sweet Something Baked  Something for the Morning A Soup Something  Something to lift Your Spirits   Something Between Graham Crakers  Something with […]

Whimsical Wreaths

It is that time of year where everyone is gearing up for the line up of fall and winter holidays. Often during this period we here at the workshop contemplate what fun you can have with decor that is just plain pretty and expressive and has nothing to do with any upcoming holiday or event. […]