Midsummer, also called the solstice, marks the beginning of the summer season. This longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere is cause for a celebration, especially in…
The shiny copper penny… ubiquitous, little valued and surprisingly versatile. In 1983 the U.S. mint, in a cost-cutting maneuver, began making pennies out of zinc, and plating them with…
You probably remember these from your childhood, or from your kid’s kid-hood. They’re delicious, and when you make them at home, you control the sugar, and even give them…
I have a dear friend who hails from Scotland, and over the course of our friendship, he has regaled me with many a story from the homeland. One of…
A few weeks ago I was getting ready to decorate a batch of cookies, and realized I didn’t have any colored sugar. Decorative sugars are pretty much food glitter,…
I can be a bit nostalgic, truth be told, I’m a sucker for old things. My Timeless Tamara jewelry line is centered around antique jewelry pieces, I love…
It’s official. Official in that I had it put on my new business card: I’m a Craft Maniac. Not news to anyone who knows me, and I’m proud to…
Ribbon Rose Wrist Corsage — say that five times fast! I’m long past my Prom days, but I do believe that we need more reasons to wear flowers —…
I’m a Los Angeles transplant (from my beloved Nor Cal), and have come to love my adopted city. I’m always minutes from the beach, the weather is beautiful —…
Happy St. Patrick’s day everyone! Here’s some cute, quick, and easy food fun for St. Patrick’s day. One lucky leprechaun even called them ‘magically delicious!’ Start with tiny twist…