DIY Whimsical Planter
The parameter of my parent’s backyard is filled with flowers and grasses that bloom from spring until fall. My mum is always doing various creative things each year to change up the backyard. One thing remains the same each year, and that is the abstract planter. The planter gives the backyard a whimsical touch that I absolutely love, and it makes this topsy planter one of my favorite aspects of the yard. This quirky planter is so simple to make you’ll want to put one up in your yard this weekend.
You will need:
• one rebar rod
• 1 12″ tall terracotta pot for the base
• 4 8\” tall terracotta pots
• flowers of your choice (I used impatients)
• one rebar rod
• 1 12″ tall terracotta pot for the base
• 4 8\” tall terracotta pots
• flowers of your choice (I used impatients)
{hammer your rebar rod straight into the ground.}
{thread your pots onto the rebar and fill with soil.}
{thread your next pot (this one will set in the soil) onto the rebar and tilt it to the side}
{thread the next pot and tilt to the opposite side-remember to fill with soil}
{keep layering each pot and filling with soil until you reach the end}
{hammer the rebar into the ground further if needed}
{fill with flowers and enjoy}
Old Fashioned Vanilla Ice Cream
While the official start to summer may not be until the end of June, this humid 90-degree weather has made it feel just like summer. I decided to start the season off with a quintessential warm weather treat, my Papa’s old fashioned vanilla ice cream.
Old Fashioned Vanilla Ice Cream
Makes 4 quarts
Ingredients
• 2 ¼ cups sugar
• ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 5 cups whole milk
• 4 eggs, beaten
• 4 cups heavy whipping cream
• 3 tablespoons vanilla extract
Makes 4 quarts
Ingredients
• 2 ¼ cups sugar
• ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 5 cups whole milk
• 4 eggs, beaten
• 4 cups heavy whipping cream
• 3 tablespoons vanilla extract
Directions
1. Combine sugar, flour and salt in a saucepan, and gradually stir in milk. Cook over medium heat (about 15 minutes) or until thickened, stirring constantly.
2. Gradually (you don’t want to cook the eggs) stir about 1 cup of hot mixture into the beaten eggs. Add egg mixture to remaining hot mixture, stirring constantly and cooking for 1 minute.
3. Remove from heat, pour mixture into a new bowl, and place bowl into a larger bowl that has been filled with ice water. Once the mixture bowl has cooled, place it in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
4. Combine heavy whipping cream and vanilla in a large bowl, add chilled mixture stirring with a wire whisk to combine. Freeze as directed on your ice cream maker.
1. Combine sugar, flour and salt in a saucepan, and gradually stir in milk. Cook over medium heat (about 15 minutes) or until thickened, stirring constantly.
2. Gradually (you don’t want to cook the eggs) stir about 1 cup of hot mixture into the beaten eggs. Add egg mixture to remaining hot mixture, stirring constantly and cooking for 1 minute.
3. Remove from heat, pour mixture into a new bowl, and place bowl into a larger bowl that has been filled with ice water. Once the mixture bowl has cooled, place it in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
4. Combine heavy whipping cream and vanilla in a large bowl, add chilled mixture stirring with a wire whisk to combine. Freeze as directed on your ice cream maker.
Nostalgic Memorial Weekend
{razzles!}
Memorial Day weekend always feels like the beginning of summer, and would not be complete without a great barbeque. Besides dodging raindrops during 15-minute rain showers the tone of the weekend was relaxed. Here is a peak at my weekend plus a peak at my backyard barbeque.What did you do this weekend?
{perfectly patriotic manicure: Revlon Ruby Lounge}
{old fashion hamburger and onion rings}
{mum\’s homemade potato salad}
{the goodie bar featuring nostalgic goodies}
{Nik•L•Nip}
{ice cream toppings}
{summertime favorites: peanuts + crackers and Michigan made chips, pop and kettle corn}
Dear Summer
{Miners Castle: Munising, Michigan}
From grocery to goals and everything in between, growing up I always found these list around the house courtesy of my mum. Ever since then I have been a sucker for to-do-list; usually written on post-it notes. While in college one of my friends had the idea of creating a list of things to accomplish before Labor Day. The list is lighthearted and inspiring – an ideal way to help savor summer before it\’s gone. Here are the 11 things I would like to accomplish this summer. What is on your summer to-do list?
1. Learn how to BBQ on my own.
2. Make homemade jam(s) with my mum.
3.Learn new braids.
4. Crochet at least one washcloth each week.
5. Learn how to make bread and butter pickles.
6. Have Sunday Brunch at least once a month.
7. Make homemade ice cream with fresh picked fruit.
8. Take a spontaneous trip.
9. Learn how to sew.
10. Have breakfast on the beach.
11. Dine Al Fresco whenever possible.
Five Things
{Pixy Stix for a nostalgia candy display}
Memorial weekend in my mind is the official start to summer. This weekend will be filled with plenty of backyard barbeques, including the intimate one my parents are having that I have given an \”old time\” theme. Spending time at the beach soaking up the rays, and of course plenty of indulgences. What are your plans this weekend?
{The amazing cookie plate from my great aunt when she returned dishes}
I was always taught that when you return someone\’s dishes that you have, you should always fill them with goodies prior to the return. What are your thoughts on this? Do you do the same?
{miniature bud vase + first garden peony}
{current nails: Duri \”The Renaissance\” (dark) and Dashing Diva \”I Lilac It\” (light)}
{current favorite spa water: lemon, raspberry and lemon balm leafs}
Fashion meets Food 