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Father's Day Banner
I am thinking Miss H should be a guest poster here on Paisley. I am always featuring HER work rather than my own. However, please note, the idea is MINE, the creativity of a toddler is what makes it...
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Pizza on the Grill
We love pizza at our house. We make it often, usually at least once a week. But when the weather is hot (as is mostly is in Leeward Oahu), using the oven can be unbearable. So I decided to try cooking...
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Front Door Decor
Recently, in our whereabouts, there have been some disturbing events that have taken place in homes that have opened their front doors to... door to door salesmen/soliciters.I have wanted to make a NO...
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More Dinosaurs...
I came across this pattern while looking for a fun homemade baby gift idea.littleblackteapot.blogspot.comSo sweet! I made one of these little guys for a friend's baby shower. My son stole it and took...
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Grandma V's Banana Bread
My mother made banana nut bread frequently when I was growing up, and it was one of the first "from scratch" baked goods I learned how to make. I've tweaked her recipe over the years, so now I suppose...
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Patriotic Paint Chip Banner
I saw the cutest banner in Better Homes and Garden, July issue and just had to make one. I asked myself, "Self, why make it and then not share it's cuteness with all of our faithful followers." So I...
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Cottage Home Sew-Along
Have you seen the little girl's sew-along that Lindsay at The Cottage Home is hosting this week?We're making this. My friend Kim and I are doing this together... I've got my fabricand of course, my...
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Patriotic Wreath
The Fourth of July is my favorite holiday!I love to decorate for the holiday...indoor and out.I made a coffee filter wreath for the front door and I am sold!It was super easy to make and FAST! Plus, I...
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Star Make-Over
I bought this star at a Home Decor store and then as always saw one later I liked much better. The good thing is that this star was much more inexpensive than the one I really liked - so I felt...
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Firecracker Cake!!
I just love this festive holiday cake. Amanda and I made this for a purse party she was hosting with her cousin. It was served with fresh strawberries and was incredibly moist. I got roped into helping...
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4th of July Duds: Cottage Home Sew-Along Reveal
I love, love, love Mz. I's new outfit.I was hesitant about making this pattern, since the XS size was 2T-3T, and my little girl comfortably fits into 18m, but it was really easy to modify the pattern....
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Idaho Staycations
My youngest son and I have talked about going on a vacation this year. However, with economic set backs in recent months I was leery about spending too much on a vacation. So we decided to have a few...
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Sew-Along Finalists
Hey everybody, Mz. I's outfit is one of the finalists in the Cottage Home Sew-Along Design Contest...Voting ends tomorrow night - please go vote for me? Pretty please?Go here to vote...Thanks! <3...
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I love this recipe!
Check it out!Hawiian Pie with Coconut Crust!http://www.easytobeglutenfree.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=166&Itemid=7/-Amanda
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Play dresses
Twenty years ago my little Amanda began her stage of refusing to wear pants. She only would wear dresses from age 3 until 1st grade. At times it was difficult with our cold Idaho weather, but warm...
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2 Fat Quarters and an Old Shirt
I made these shorts in the same manner as the ones shown in a tutorial Here. They are an upcycled t-shirt! So easy when you use the t-shirt hem for the hem of the shorts, makes for a quick project....
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Raspberry Coconut Cookies
I tried a new cookie recipe from Taste of Home. They are so yummy. A little crunchy on the edges and soft and chewy in the middle. I made these with my homemade raspberry jam and they were a BIG hit!...
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Homemade Sweet & Sour Sauce
When I was a girl, my mother frequently brought home Chinese takeout and my favorite was the sweet & sour pork. As a young wife and mother, I wanted to learn to make my own, and got this recipe...
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A New Arrival
You may have noticed how us posters here at Paisley are a little distracted with life and not too consistent at posting lately. Look and see what a beautiful distraction we have... Happy BIRTH-day to...
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