Bee-utiful DIY Lavender-Rosemary Soap Bars — Home is Where the Boat Is

Learn how to create bee-utiful lavender-rosemary soap bars with this easy tutorial. Perfect for pretty hostess gifts, party favors, fundraisers, or guest bathroom soaps. Happy Monday! I hope you had a good weekend. It was a scorcher here, way too hot to do anything outdoors, especially gardening other than watering in the early morning hours. […] … Continue reading Bee-utiful DIY Lavender-Rosemary Soap Bars — Home is Where the Boat Is

Citrus Wreath

Citrus Wreath Welcome birds and butterflies to your yard with this colorful and delectable wreath You will need: Oranges (and apples) Rose hips (you can substitute bunches of juniper, bayberry, or bittersweet) Hemlock boughs Knife Wire cutter Grapevine wreath, wire, and florist picks (available at crafts stores) Instructions: 1. Gather bunches of hemlock stems and … Continue reading Citrus Wreath

Midsummer Bouquet

Garden Fresh Interject bright, summery colors in your home with freshly picked flowers. To make the biggest impact, stick to arrangements featuring warm colors — such as bold oranges, radiant yellows, or vibrant pinks — and save rich reds and deep purples for other seasons. Small clusters of bright color look cheery and create an … Continue reading Midsummer Bouquet

Decorating with Litha Colors and Symbols

Decorating your house and/or your altar for Litha can be both colorful and meaningful. The colors associated with Litha/summer solstice are white, red, maize yellow or golden yellow, green, blue and tan. Do include these symbols of Litha in your decorating of your mantle, house and altar. If your celebration is an outdoors event decorate your outside … Continue reading Decorating with Litha Colors and Symbols