Thomas Dambo is well-known for his towering troll sculptures, made from salvaged materials such as fallen branches and wooden pallets. His work has delighted millions across Europe and parts of North America. But Trolls: A Field Study is a brand-new collection, and Asheville was the first place in the U.S. to host these never-before-seen creations….
This past weekend, I finally got around to cleaning and organizing the pantry again. For the most part, I keep it organized, but with Christmas and all the extras, it got pretty messy. Last month, I ordered food labels from Amazon for the foods I store in containers. I’m happy with the results, and those…
Valentine’s is synonymous with hearts. You see hearts everywhere, from heart-shaped boxes of chocolates at the store to crafts of all kinds. We love hearts! For Valentine’s Day, I wanted to craft a heart from something I could reuse or repurpose and, at the same time, create a Valentine’s Day decoration. And then it hit…
Even the best laid plans can go awry. My menu plans for last week didn’t go as planned. And my new range, I didn’t plan on a learning curve this arced! I baked brownies that we threw out, next came strawberry blondies that were at least edible, but it’s a dessert, and it’s not that…
I’ve been conspicuously absent. I came down with the flu on the 2nd of January, and I still have remnants of a cough and congestion. During this time, no new posts were published as I primarily rested. January was marked by an ice storm and a snowstorm toward the end of the month. We still…