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A Tattered box of inspiration
A Tattered Box of Inspiration I decorate the front windows in the tearoom. Taking down Christmas decorations is a task that needs to happen promptly. Once that party has passed, I ready myself for the new...
The Cupboards were bare
The Cupboards Were Bare Late into the night of December 23rd, I went to the bakery looking for some holiday pastries. This would be the first Christmas my husband and I would not be home for Christmas. My...
Circus Peanuts
When I saw my oversized glass owl jar sitting empty on a shelf, I wondered how I could use it to decorate the bakery in October. I wanted to fill it with something orange. ...
Apples Apples Apples
Apples Apples Apples I bought this painting because I love everything about apples: picking them, eating them, drinking their luscious cider, walking through orchards and of course baking with them. My Mother...
Pastry Limbo
PASTRY LIMBO When I clean out my closet at home it is with the intention of a total purge. I usually end up with second thoughts about a few of those almost discarded treasures and promptly create a limbo pile....
Summer Wonder
Summers in the Midwest are perfect. I feel so lucky to be living here. Last week I read in the newspaper, (I know I am one of the few that still has it delivered, but I love the ritual and the overall community...