Dandelion Fritter Recipe and a New Mother’s Day Tradition
My dear friend, Michelle, posted photos yesterday on Instagram of her delicious Mother’s Day breakfast… dandelion fritters. It turns out that dandelion fritters, cooked by her gorgeous daughter, is her family’s new Mother’s Day tradition. I LOVE this idea (look how yummy they look!) and so I have decided to actively work on making dandelion […]
The Long Long Winter
Oh my… this winter is taking so long! It’s half way through April and we are still having snowstorms. You know I LOVE snow… but in April… not so much. Come on, Spring… be assertive. Tell winter that he has had his turn and now it’s yours. He’s being greedy and we are not amused. […]
Make BEAUTIFUL Felt Flowers
. There are so many beautiful ways to craft with felt. Felt brings such an earthy rich texture into your home. I recommend crafting with the the best quality felt, always. There is such a huge difference with using the best felt. You are spending time and effort in your crafting and using the best […]
Timone, the Baby Squirrel, and Spring Days
Here are some photos of our lovely spring days. You’ll see Timone, our squirrel, who comes to collect the nuts we leave for him on his chair in the tree. He is just the sweetest and we love him so. Do you remember that we raised him from a baby squirrel (his mom was killed […]
Finger Knitting For Kids :: An Easy DIY Tutorial
As you may know, Teddy recently fell out of a tree and injured his liver. He has recovered very well. Thanks for all your well wishes and the healing vibes you sent him. They worked. But, for the next 4 months, he is under strict activity restrictions. He can’t do anything that may result in […]
A Fairy Garden in a Tea Cup :: A Miniature DIY Tutorial
Calling all English, tea-loving fairies… we’ve made the most delightful fairy garden habitat for you… in my favorite teacup. Please move in. It all started when I broke the saucer to one of my favorite teacups. I wanted to cry. I’ve had this beautiful tea set for many many years. Each cup and […]
Welcome Spring
Welcome to the Spring! I think my favorite flowers might be Ranunculus. I love their delicate, frilly petals and pretty pastel colors. I’ve filled the Sunny House with a vase of Ranunculus in every room and it looks glorious. Happy Spring to you. Blessings and magic, Donni
Miniature Spring Garden planted in a Shell :: DIY
We planted a pretty little SPRING garden in some sea shells. It looks adorable and brings a burst of Easter color into our home. Kitty has stolen it for her room. All of our best creations end up in there. All you need to plant your own shell garden are some medium sized […]
DIY Pom Pom Blue Bird Craft :: Easter and Spring Crafting
I was recently visited by an inquisitive momma bird as I sat drinking my coffee. It was an unusually warm and sunny morning and the arrival of my feathered friend cheerfully announced what I had suspected… Spring is on the way! I love to watch birds build their nests and prepare for the […]
Handmade Spring Fairies :: DIY Felt Tutorial
Spring has arrived to Southern California and we have been busy making felt spring fairies. They bring such sweet enchantment to The Sunny House. I have made them from wool felt in pretty pastel colors and I’m happy to share the DIY tutorial with you, below. Aren’t they the sweetest! Here is an […]