After we bought our new couch, I couldn’t find the “right” cushions. So I decided to revamp the old ones I had! I took the cushions out of the old covers they came in. And was able to make new cushions in less than a minute! If your cushions didn’t come with covers, no problem….you[…]
I know it may sound silly to actually dedicate a post to folding socks, but I can’t tell you how many people have said their socks wind up missing in action =) Don’t you hate when you want to wear a certain pair only to find out its partner isn’t alongside? Well, I have a[…]
If you know me well, you know that I love chunky, colorful, pizzazy rings! Last December, there was a street fair back home in California and my mom and I went crazy! We each bought about 20 or so rings to add to our collection. Now I’m really a shy and quiet person, and those[…]
Well, as an American in Sicily, the travel section of the blog just wouldn’t be complete without a section dedicated to Sicily. Below, you’ll find a terrific article and map written by BestOfSicily.com on the top 12 places to visit while in Sicily. “Aeolian Islands: These delightful islands are especially appealing in warmer months, but[…]
What do you do with a chipped espresso cup? Make a pin cushion =) Since I have only have a few needles for hand sewing, I don’t want to lose them! And since the chipped part of the espresso cup was on the inside, I decided to make a home for my lonely needles =)[…]
Ok, it’s no secret I looooove to travel. Especially since I live in Sicily. If only money was no object! But whenever possible, the hubby and I like to take getaway trips. What I’ve tried to do here, is to list some of the note worthy places to see and places we’ve personally stayed at[…]
In Sicily, I have yet to find a top loading washing machine. Everyone I know, including myself, owns a front loading washing machine. The reason is because electricity is very expensive here, as well as in most parts of Europe, thus the reason for line drying (which I absolutely love!). Now, in the beginning, it[…]
You’ll never guess what you can do with vinegar! Vinegar isn’t just for cooking. Did you know you can clean your bathtub, sink, toilet and chrome fixtures with it? Now, I must tell you. I’m in love with vinegar! I even got my mom to be a “believer” in it =) She probably won’t[…]
I’ve finally come to the realization that I can’t haul every craft storage solution they sell at Michael’s or Joann’s in my suitcase every year when returning back to Italy. Neither could I afford every storage solution sold. So, after lots of trial and error, I’ve come up with some DIY solutions I find really[…]
My neighbor, Sara, a fun loving 60-something year old Sicilian woman, is just the best Italian cook! That woman cannnn cook! In the beginning, when we first moved into our house, she would periodically bring over pizza she had made. At the time, I could only say “Grazie” (Thank you), and so it went on[…]