Sweet Pickled Daikon Takuan is the best combination of sweet, salty, and tangy! The pickled daikon can be eaten alone or as a side dish. Mostly in our home, we pile it on a bowl of rice. It is a great crunchy pairing with rice. *The following post contains affiliate links This recipe combines many healthy ingredients. From the fat-burning qualities of Daikon to the anti-cancer qualities of Turmeric, this is a great little recipe. ... continue reading...
Easy Tin Can Project that Upcycles
I love the challenge of decorating tin cans and transforming its drab exterior into a pretty decorative item. Also, the cool thing about this Easy Tin Can Project is that it is so simple that you can make it with your children. Create a playful one with lots of colors or use a single color for a more sophisticated container. The sky is the limit for this fun craft project. But before we start this project, I need to mention that I am joined by 13 of my uber crafty blogging friends. ... continue reading...
David Austin Cut Roses: Grace Rose Farm
seDo you have a rose garden? Well, if you don't, then a David Austin Cut Roses are the next best thing. Grace Rose Farm, located in Santa Ynez, California, and their 10-acre farm, is the home to their lovely David Austin roses. So, for today's Bouquet of the Week, we have chosen Grace Rose Farm. They sell exquisite heirloom roses that have the gorgeous David Austin fragrances. These roses are unlike the store-bought roses since they are fuller in appearance, and their scent is like ... continue reading...
Easy Homemade Granola Recipe
My family loves granola, and so I came up with this Easy Homemade Granola Recipe with chocolate. There aren't many chocolate granolas in the grocery stores, so I knew that I had to come up with my recipe. The key is to use dark chocolate so that it doesn't overwhelm the flavor and isn't too sweet. For the base, this recipe calls for unsweetened cocoa powder and the chocolate shavings are a dark Belgium chocolate from Trader Joe's. ... continue reading...
A Great Shop for Succulent Decor
Here is a Great Shop for Succulent Decor. Oh my goodness, they sell everything from succulent planters, wreaths, wedding bouquets to cake toppers. *This post contains affiliate links You are totally in for a treat today. This California shop takes the whole idea of succulents to a whole new level. I had no idea that some of these succulent decors existed. ... continue reading...
45 Best Puzzles for Adults
45 Best Puzzles for Adults has been on my mind lately since my followers are asking about the puzzle my family just finished the other day. So, I thought I would round up some fun puzzles, so you have something to do while stuck in our home during Shelter in Place. *The following post contains affiliate links. When I'm not working or reading the sad news about the Corona Virus, I like to keep my mind busy on positive activities. So, I found puzzles provide the best form of ... continue reading...
Homemade Raisin Bread Recipe – Vegan
Lately, we are making a ton of bread and pastries over here at the Waite Pad. And one that we make every week is my brother's Raisin Bread Recipe. He eats a plant-based diet, so this vegan recipe contains no dairy. There is something about staying at home that has us baking our bread. Maybe since it is so much work to get groceries that triggered our baking obsession, I'm not sure. Well, we love my brother Mark's (My Photography) vegan raisin bread recipe. It is moist, unlike ... continue reading...
Homemade Cinnamon Rolls – From Scratch
Here are some Homemade Cinnamon Rolls that are light and delicious and perfect for any breakfast. This recipe does contain yeast, but don't panic since it only requires one dough rise. And if your oven has a bread proofing option, you're in luck. But, no worries since you can easily proof your bread by setting your oven to 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Today my friends and I have all our Mother's Day Brunch recipes. You can find a list of them and their scrumptious-looking photos at the ... continue reading...
Vegetables and Flowers Seed Starter Kits
Vegetables and flowers Seed Starter Kits are the topic for our Wednesday Bouquet of the Week. Since most of us are in Shelter in Place, you may have found that it is hard to buy plants for your gardens. So, I thought it might be helpful to check out an online alternative seed store and support them during this time. *The following post contains affiliate links. I love that this store, Mountainlily Farm carries high-quality heirloom seeds. And additionally, their products are ... continue reading...
Easy Tissue Paper Garland DIY
Easy Tissue Paper Garland DIY is so delicate and pretty and perfect for any occasion or season. This project can be done in under 30 minutes, and most likely, you already have all the supplies in your house. I wanted to create a craft that is simple and yet pretty. Right now, with all that is going on in our world, uncomplicate projects are most important. ... continue reading...
Pretty Colorful Wreaths Made From Felt
Today's Boutique of the Week is all about Pretty Colorful Wreaths Made From Felt. We need some cheerful things during this stressful time. And these gorgeous felt wreaths are what we need to pick our spirits up right now. This is a Red, and White Floral Felt Wreath. *This post contains affiliate links These pretty colorful wreaths from Blooms Floral Designs are not your average wreaths! I love all the gorgeous colors and all the different flowers and how unique they ... continue reading...
Beautiful Linen Clothes from Europe
There is nothing that compares to Beautiful Linen Clothes! I own a few pieces, and I love the feel the look and style. It's a classic combination that never goes out of style. *The following post contains affiliate links. For this week, our Boutique of the Week is a beautiful European shop, Linen Handmade Studio. Their clothes are lovely, and the linen is gorgeous, and I hope you like them as much as I do. Here is the link to the white linen dress pictured above. ... continue reading...
Fun Easter Basket Ideas
Fun Easter Basket Ideas is today's distraction. And I am here to add a bit of cheer to your day and week. Well, despite our Shelter in Place mandate, I'm virtually surrounded by my blogging friends who are publishing their Easter baskets ideas today. Our posts will be a breath of fresh air to your day and week. ... continue reading...
Free Printable Easter Banner
Free Printable Easter Banner is such an easy project. I just whipped this up for my Easter basket post and thought I should share this cute printable. All you need for this project is the free Easter printables, scissors, mini craft clothespins, and some cute ribbon and you can create it. ... continue reading...
Online European Antique Shop
Today, I'm excited to share an Online European Antique Shop called, White and Faded. They carry everything from Swedish Mora clocks, candles, quilts, and much more. Nowadays, I love to find unique home decor items and shops. And I recently began this Wednesday blog post called Boutique of the Week. And I'm pleasantly surprised that you all love it too. I'm happy to report that these posts are getting lots of traffic. ... continue reading...
How To Hand Knit A Pillow
Have you ever wondered how to hand knit a pillow? This is my first project and I'm happy to say that you'll love this easy it is to make. If you want to knit but are afraid of needles, then this post on How to Hand Knit a Pillow is for you! I never was great at knitting, but for some reason, this whole arm knitting and hand knitting trend are right up my alley. A while ago, I tackled the whole chunky arm knit blanket thing. The wool yarn on that project is so thick and soft and the ... continue reading...
Where to Buy Beautiful Felt Flowers
I love Beautiful Felt Flowers and I have made my fair share of them. But, if you happen to be too busy to make them, I thought it might be nice to share this wonderful Etsy shop that makes the prettiest felt flower jewelry. I love how beautiful this felt looks and that it is fuzzy and molded into petal shapes. The attention to detail in this felt broach is amazing. I do think that customers have made these pieces into hair clips as well. The possibilities are endless with ... continue reading...
Quick and Easy Spring Dessert
Sometimes I like to bake complicated desserts like my French macarons. But I also love to make something that is less time-consuming. So, today let's talk about this Quick and Easy Spring Dessert. I love cake and not to mention most desserts. But, today I'm sharing my easy cake recipe and my sweet friends are sharing their recipes as well. You can find the list of their desserts towards the bottom of this post. ... continue reading...
Spring Home Tour With Spring Flowers
I'm delighted to share this year's Spring Home Tour With Spring Flowers. In the Springtime, I always make a few trips into the San Francisco Flower Market. And then my house is filled to the brim with flowers and more flowers! But before I delve into my spring home tour with flowers, I want to welcome you! Thanks for joining us from Tracy's blog, Plaids and Poppies! Tana from Your Marketing BFF arranged this beautiful home tour, and I'm thrilled to be included among these ... continue reading...
Beautiful Teacups for a Tea Party
Beautiful Teacups for a Tea Party is today's post. I'm obsessed with everything tea. Teacups are so pretty and the best way to drink a cup of tea. So, join me as we peruse a wonderful tea shop. *The following post contains affiliate links This is my second installment of Wednesday's Boutique of the Week. And today I'm featuring one of the finest Etsy Tea Shop, Vintage Tea Time By Niw. By the way here is one of their pretty cups It is the perfect teacup for a tea ... continue reading...
How to Arrange Simple Table Decor
Happy Spring to you all! Yes, Spring is my favorite time of year, and I love all the pretty fresh colors that surround this lovely season. Well, as you can see, my love for Spring made an appearance in our dining room. Today, let's take a peek and also learn How to Arrange Simple Table Decor. I pulled out all my soft pink decor and my trusty white table cloth and got busy decorating the table. My friends were busy too this week, and they are joining me with their spring tables. I hope you ... continue reading...
