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Chicken-Feta Burger with Pineapple-Strawberry Salsa

May 24, 2017lori.fortini@gmail.com Leave a Comment

The days are warming up and I’m loving the peek of colorful produce again.  On an especially warm weekend, I paired pineapple and strawberry to plate with a chicken burger. Our grocery store was offering a great price on organic,… Continue Reading →

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Bird Cage Succulent Planter

March 19, 2017lori.fortini@gmail.com 1 Comment

It is mid-March and there is still eight inches of snow sitting on the ground in Central Pennsylvania.  My daffodils bloomed before the last big snowfall.  They are now buried under the white stuff.  Normally I’d be in the garden… Continue Reading →

Make DIY, easter, holiday, plants, succulents

DIY Anthro Artwork Hack with FREE Printable

March 14, 2017lori.fortini@gmail.com Leave a Comment

I want to be a painter . . . I long to fill my walls with colorful canvases featuring bold, abstract designs . . . and sweet, watercolor florals . . . but the reality is, I can’t paint.  I… Continue Reading →

Make art, artwork, download, free, printable, roses, watercolor

How to Frame Your Own Canvas Art

March 6, 2017lori.fortini@gmail.com Leave a Comment

There is nothing better on a cold weekend, then to pull out paints and play.  I’ve been holding onto these little 4×4 stretched canvases for a couple months.  I’m a big fan of abstract art, so went that direction.  My… Continue Reading →

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DIY Foil Edged Marble Coasters

March 2, 2017lori.fortini@gmail.com 1 Comment

I have to confess . . . I’m crushing on marble hard this year!  I’ve always been a fan of marble kitchen counters, but am looking for ways to add touches of the smooth, white and gray swirled marble throughout… Continue Reading →

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Easy DIY, Spray Painted, Dollar Store Vase

February 26, 2017lori.fortini@gmail.com 1 Comment

Over the holidays, I purchased a dozen plain glass vases from Dollar Tree for centerpieces at an event.  I set them inside an evergreen wreath and added a candle for a quick, low budget centerpiece. But now the holidays are… Continue Reading →

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FREE Printable Blog Post Worksheet

February 6, 2017lori.fortini@gmail.com Leave a Comment

Ok blogger friends . . . this one is for you!  I’m sharing my Blog Post Worksheet. I’ve been blogging for over a year now.  Along the way, I’ve developed some processes which have become best practices for me.  As… Continue Reading →

Life blog, blogger, blogging, free, worksheet

Baby It’s Cold Out There! – Easy DIY Suet Feeder Recipe

January 4, 2017lori.fortini@gmail.com Leave a Comment

My cats are HUGE fans of the birds that visit our back yard . . . they love to sit at the windows and watch the birds swoop and dip close to the house to feed at the feeders spread… Continue Reading →

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Free 2017 Bohemian Watercolor Floral Calendar Printable

January 1, 2017lori.fortini@gmail.com Leave a Comment

Between Christmas and New Year’s, I took some time off work and created a prettier blogging nook for myself in the spare bedroom.   Organizing and eliminating the old . . . thankful for the opportunities from 2016, I am welcoming… Continue Reading →

Make 2017, bohemian, calendar, floral, free, printable, watercolor

30 Minute Friendly Monster Marshmallows on a Stick

October 24, 2016lori.fortini@gmail.com 1 Comment

Hey friends, I get it . . . time is precious.  But you can do this one in under 30 minutes – I promise!  The wafers melt in the microwave and wax paper and plastic utensils ensure super quick clean… Continue Reading →

Eat, Make dessert, food craft, Halloween, kids, marshmallows, monster, treat

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