How to Clean Cast Iron
The pots and pan cupboard here at Sweetwater is really pretty basic.We have a set of Calphalon cookware that has been around for a lot of years.We also have some great cast iron pans that are real work horse pieces.These…
Burlap Ribbon Wreath
This project is so simple.All I did was take a grapevine wreath and loop some wired burlap ribbon all around it. I did secure it in a few places with some hot glue. Then I tucked (stuck) some artificial leaves…
How To Preserve Fall Leaves Repost
The Sweetwater Grandboy has been helping Grandpa S with some raking.The colors are changing and the leaves are oh so beautiful.I picked up some really colorful leaves on our walk a few days ago.I knew I wanted to preserve them.AND…
Keep Artificial Pumpkins in Place Outdoors
Isn’t this quote from Anne of Green Gables apropos for the second day of October?Once October arrives, it is definitely pumpkin time.If you want to have your pumpkins on display for the whole month, you probably need to opt for…
Use What You Have Fall Arrangement
Oh so many years ago…20 in fact….one of my favorite TV shows was The Christopher Lowell Show. Do any of the rest of you remember this show?It had to be one of the first home improvement, DIY, lifestyle shows.I loved his…