Category: Pop and Thistle

Free Crochet Pattern: Spotted Owl Pot Holder

This cute owl pot holder is made by using three strands of yarn at a time. This way, the pot holder turns out nice and thick! I also love the look of the large stitches, and it saves a bit of time. Due to the nature of crochet, there may still be “holes” in the …

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Blueberry Ginger Vegan Cheesecake

3 ideas to freshen up your favorite summer treats Summertime brings lots of picnics, barbecues and pool parties, along with tasty treats everyone loves to share. Want to make yummy desserts your friends will rave about, but with your own unique twist? Add exotic new fruit. Whether you’re making a fruit salad, a pie or …

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Free Coloring Page: Pretty Parrot

This pretty parrot coloring page makes for a cool summer activity. Click on the image below to save this 8.5 x 11 letter (paper) size free printable coloring page.

Instagram Eye Candy: Tea Ice Cream

Tea flavored ice cream stands are popping up all over, and for tea lovers who also have a bit of a sweet tooth, this treat is heavenly!  It’s the dessert tea lovers never knew they were missing. I also think the colors of the tea cones are quite lovely.  Here are some Instagram pics of …

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The Little Guide to British Tea Party Etiquette

Afternoon tea is excellent way to slow down in our ever busy lives, relax and spend time to meet with old friends and make new ones as you experience a truly traditional teatime event. These intimate and elegant events can be given in honor of visiting friends, new neighbors or for family reunions. Occasions for …

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Crochet Card Project: Oh Baby!!

This adorable handmade card is perfect for an expecting mother, new baby, or shower! Add a personal touch with this card combining cardmaking and crochet to make someone smile. ❤️ Supplies: Baby Stickers Baby themed scrapbook paper Yarn, yellow and small amount white #3 lightweight yarn Crochet hook size B Adhesive Photo Sticker Squares Tiny Alphabet …

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How to Grow a Pineapple Plant from a Grocery Store Pineapple

Did you know you can plant a pineapple from the cutting of a grocery store pineapple fruit? If you want to try it out, the earlier the better! Pineapples take time to grow. In fact, once you plant a pineapple stem in your garden, it can take about two years for the plant to reach …

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Cupcake Potholder Crochet Pattern

This cupcake potholder is made by using three strands of yarn at a time. This way, the pot holder turns out nice and thick. I also love the look of the large stitches, and it saves a bit of time. The only problem with crochet potholders is that they still have “holes” in them, so …

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For the Kids: Home Library Must

As I mentioned in a previous post, I am a reading fan.  I actually think that it is much worse than that and I am actually a book addict.  I love the smell of books, old and new, the crackling sound as you open the book for the first time, the neatly lined shelves. And this …

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May 27th Birthday Love: Neil Finn

Happy birthday to Crowded House frontman Neil Finn, born on this day May 27, 1958 in Te Awamutu, New Zealand. Finn’s rock beginnings may have started in late 1974, when Neil’s brother Tim formed the band Split Enz, and Neil eventually became co-frontman of the band along with his brother. He proved to be an excellent addition …

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