Author Archives: Franci

What are Your Favorite Fall Bakes?

Baked apple pie.

Our pumpkin spice candle is burning and the faint smell of cinnamon inspires me to bake. This year I created a list of the things we like to bake or would like to start baking in the autumn season. I’d love to hear your favorites too.

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Saying Goodbye to Queen Elizabeth II

Bartlett pear tree in bloom. White flowers with pink center in bunches on branches of tree.

I knew this day would come. It seems so surreal that the woman who has been a constant is no longer alive.

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Sunny September Chat

Shades of pink and orange zinnias in a tiny bouquet.
Zinnias from my cut flower garden.

What are you up to this weekend? We try to work on a project around the house during Labor Day weekend. We’ll be upgrading our interior door knobs and hopefully have time for a few other projects.

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