I have been trying to make Sourdough!  I think I found a recipe that works. About a month ago, I dove in and began my sourdough journey. There are 100’s, actually thousands of Pinterest recipes, micro bakers, novice bakers and professional bakers all with tips and tricks to making sourdough, and I read them all, watched the videos, and read blogs.   Let me tell you, it’s hard… Its technical, scientific, precise and temperamental. So many factors can change the result of a good loaf of sourdough. I’m sharing my recipe but do your own research and definitely watch videos ..read more

I am Co Hosting another Small Business, Creative Workshop. I will be a panelist for another workshop in April. I really think the best way to continue growth and staying inspired is doing creative workshops with other creatives. It's a one-day, all day event. Coffee and treats in the morning as well as lunch will be provided. A great way to kick off the busy season on Cape Cod ..read more

Perfect for a hostess gift, cocktail party and charcuterie , \ enjoy ..read more

I've been looking at trends for the 2023 Holiday Season that I want to share with you. . The first one is: MUSHROOMS We have seen the trend of mushroom the past two years and this year it's the #1 trend. Ornaments, pillows, fabric, and even in cooking. I love the trend and I hope it stays around. . .   The second trend is: PAPER  Paper. Paper snowflakes, ornaments, wrapping paper, and cards. All unique, and handmade. I love this trend as well.  . . The third trend: STARS- Specifically, fluffy stars Stars have always been part of the holiday decor. This year's trend has a fluffy ..read more

prep time: 5 MINUTES cook time: 35 MINUTES total time: 40 MINUTES The Best Easy Jumbo Blueberry Muffins Recipe - delicious easy jumbo blueberry muffins that taste better than a bakery and a family favorite  https://sweetcsdesigns.com/the-best-easy-jumbo-blueberry-muffins-recipe/ INGREDIENTS ½ cup butter, softened 1 ¼ cups sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice (can use lemon zest instead for even more flavor) ½ cup buttermilk (can use milk if you don't have buttermilk on hand, but we love the flavor buttermilk provides to this recipe) 2 cups all purpose f ..read more

I am bringing thrifted finds to my online shop. I have been a thrifter for as long as I can remember. Fast fashion was never a fun way to shop for me. I guess it started before I got married. We had NO money. I mean, no money. I wanted our first apartment to look cute and stated to hit the local thrift shops in 1990. The selection was not like it is today, but I was able to thrift the kitchen, get hand me down furniture from family that I fixed and painted and purchased clothing. Then I started selling, consigning items so that I was never really paying for anything. I was buying and selling a ..read more

We Have hit the middle of the summer. It's the end of July and the beginning of August. It still feels like summer but also hints a change of season. I have been seeing "back to school" shopping ads. For most of the country, kids go back in August. College students head back the second week of August. We, In New England, do not. We have always returned to school after Labor Day. Even the colleges and universities in Boston start the new semester the first of September. I don't really know why our school year is different from the rest of the country, but I think it was because of our tourism s ..read more

Assemble into the bread machine in this order: 1/3 c molasses  1 1/4 c water 1/8 c vegetable oil 2 1/2 c bread flour 1 c dark rye flour 1/8 c unsweetened cocoa powder 1 TBS Caraway seed 1/2 tsp salt 2 1/4 tsp yeast. Set bread machine to wheat setting. I selected medium crust. Enjoy!!   ..read more

Perfect Peanut Butter Granola - Flavor the Moments Ingredients 1/2 cup natural peanut butter creamy or crunchy 2 tablespoons coconut oil or sub with your favorite 1/3 cup pure maple syrup 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon optional 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt 3 cups old fashioned rolled oats   Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.  Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. Place the peanut butter and coconut oil in a large microwave safe bowl and heat for 30 seconds or until melted.  Ad ..read more

January Planning is In Full Swing  I love January. It’s a new year, new plans, new goals and all the possibilities. I start with a new, blank calendar, file away the previous year and begin brainstorming new ideas. . I start by looking at all the best sellers from the previous year, research trends in both home decor and fashion and then reach out to my suppliers to check in-stock products for creating. . January is a big month for the trade shows. LA, Dallas, Atlanta and NY are the ones I follow. I like to see how, what and looks trending. It’s just a baseline and jumping off p ..read more