The beginning of autumn brings color changes in the landscape and I start thinking about new things to cook. Why not bring autumn to our indoor decor? I’m happy to be part of the Vintage Autumn Giveaway with some vintage autumn decor! It’s time for a new giveaway! I’m joining Katherine, her giveaway sponsor La…
Metropolis silent classic utopia: Lisa’s Home Bijou
Film Festival: Silent Greats Metropolis (1927) is a silent German film that is a masterpiece of art direction and science fiction with a strong philosophy. The film begins with “The mediator between brain and hands must be the heart!” The story of Metropolis takes place in 2026. We see machinery grinding away and the hands…
Glue batik and semiconductors
Modern engineering includes semiconductors in electronics, microprocessors, LEDs, solar panels, and more. How they work and how they are made can be difficult to teach to children. This glue batik activity uses a fun art project to give children a hands-on experience to help them learn the concepts. When people are working with circuits (such…
Hildene estate Lincoln home Manchester Vermont
Hildene is the beautiful Vermont retreat of the Robert Lincoln family. Nestled in the Green Mountains above the Battenkill river, this estate was the home of the Lincolns for many years. If you like historic home tours, Edwardian era decor, and gardens, you will enjoy coming to Hildene with me and my dear friend. Robert…
Halloween shirts, Aloha style – sewing tips
For Halloween I made matching Halloween shirts for grandpa and grandson (The Gardener and “Cinco”.) The Gardener has been looking for a Halloween Aloha shirt for several years. We found a fabric he liked so I decided I would make him one. This is not a sewing tutorial. These Halloween shirts were pretty difficult, so I’m…