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Have you ever gone to the library to read Godey’s Lady Book or Mrs. Beeton’s Book of Household Management? I want home to be a haven. Sewing, crafts, cooking, and finding a cleaner, healthier lifestyle are all important to me.

How to make a rock garden

January 13, 2021 by Lisa Grable 3 Comments

A rock garden highlights alpine plants and other small perennials in a natural looking setting. Plants include Lenten rose, columbine, and primrose.

A rock garden highlights alpine plants and other small perennials in a natural looking setting. This is a good time of year to do some planning and ordering for a new garden. Alpine plants are found in nature above the tree line. They most like good drainage, light, and a cold, dry winter. Even though…

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Garden tour Casa Bouquet through the year

December 23, 2020 by Lisa Grable 3 Comments

Welcome to the garden tour of Casa Bouquet! We try to have color in our garden every month of the year. Trees, bushes, and annual and perennial flowers.

Welcome to the garden tour of Casa Bouquet! We live in zone 7b and we try to have color in our garden every month of the year. We like to use mostly native plants, old fashioned plants, and plants that will do well in our climate. The Gardener placed our rose garden on the southwest…

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Hawaiian grilled chicken – huli-huli style

October 15, 2020 by Lisa Grable 4 Comments

Huli-huli chicken is Hawaiian grilled chicken with pineapple and soy flavors. Cook on the grill or the oven. The BBQ sauce is sweet, spicy, and tangy.

Huli-huli chicken is Hawaiian grilled chicken with pineapple and soy flavors. I love to cook with pineapple to remember the taste of the islands. Cook this chicken on the grill or in the oven. The BBQ sauce is sweet, spicy, and tangy. I use coconut aminos, coconut sugar, and arrowroot to make it a little…

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How to make a toddler elf hat sewing Christmas craft

September 21, 2020 by Lisa Grable 9 Comments

How to make a toddler elf hat with minky or fleece. Free printable pattern for sewing for children Christmas crafts.

With three little grandsons, I wanted to make a toddler elf hat for them to enjoy during the holiday season. Cinco was a dancing elf in his school play and I wanted him to have his own hat to wear anytime he wants. Supplies for toddler elf hat Affiliate links: if you make a purchase using…

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Dark chocolate chip cookies with orange, oatmeal, walnuts

August 26, 2020 by Lisa Grable 11 Comments

Dark chocolate chip cookies with orange use a chopped dark chocolate orange candy for surprise flavor. Oatmeal and walnuts also add flavor to this chewy cookie.

Dark chocolate chip cookies with orange came from our great love of chocolate orange candy. I love orange with chocolate (Tootsie Rolls, chocolate dipped candied orange peel) and when I discovered this treat in dark chocolate this year, I started thinking about changing my recipe for chocolate chip cookies. You will need electric mixer, large…

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A rock garden highlights alpine plants and other small perennials in a natural looking setting. Plants include Lenten rose, columbine, and primrose.

How to make a rock garden

Welcome to the garden tour of Casa Bouquet! We try to have color in our garden every month of the year. Trees, bushes, and annual and perennial flowers.

Garden tour Casa Bouquet through the year

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