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healthy chocolate-banana fudge

I've finally come to realize I'm never going to be able to give up sweets. I crave them most afternoons and every night. Instead, I thought I'd start looking for some healthier alternatives. This fudge recipe tastes pretty good straight…

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buying art

We love art. Our paintings are the first thing we unpack when we move house. We bought art when we couldn't afford it and we bought it when we could. Some of it has increased in value and some of…

skinny cottage pot pies

This is a super skinny, super healthy alternative to that old British favorite, usually covered in lashings of mashed potato, and one my husband and I actually prefer (liking the healthier version of comfort food doesn't happen often with us!).…

healthy banana & apricot cookies

Here's a quick, easy and healthy way to turn those too-ripe bananas into a healthy, guilt-free snack. The original recipe recommends adding dates but I've swapped them out for dried apricots (which are a big favorite in my house). You…

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modern Fall decorating

Fall is a gorgeous time of year in most cities around the world and I love the change-over between seasons, but decorating a modern home with all things country can clash a bit. Here is my take on a minimalist…

organize your photos

My old photo albums are falling to pieces. Pictures slip out whenever the albums are moved, which is not often. The pages have lost their 'stick', and the covers are falling off. Of course, every picture I've taken during the…

old fashioned blueberry cobbler

This recipe really lives up to it's name. There isn't a trendy ingredient in it. This is good old-fashioned comfort food at it's best and while it makes great use of this season's fresh blueberries, I've tried using frozen as well…

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DIY window panel table linens (no sew)

I have a lot of trouble finding table cloths and runners that I find even vaguely attractive. They are generally ugly and expensive! My secret find has been these window panels from here. They are around $20 each, so it's…

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