I would like to welcome my friend and fellow blogger, Rachel Heinrich, to ChinDeep! She’s the author of one of my favorite blogs, Ideas Baked Fresh by Smart Cookie, and is the person who inspired me to start my own Day Zero List. Some individuals seem to linger in family memories longer than others –…
The Blessing of the Maibock From the viewpoint of Dana Stenholtz One of the many ironies that make up my life is that I spend a good part of my free time hanging out at a brew pub, but I don’t drink beer. This isn’t just any bar, though. It’s Town Hall Brewery, and I…
Today I would like to welcome my friend and one of the most talented designers I know to ChinDeep. Clare Doyle’s specialties are: cushions, pillows, slipcovers, quilts and window treatments…but today we’re featuring a favorite item of mine…tote bags and purses! These are all originals, no two bags are the same. I am amazed by…
I would like to welcome Mary Parks of Skrapyram back to ChinDeep! She is here to share her North Shore fiber tour adventure with us! Over the past several months, Tara, Ella, and I have gotten together once a week to knit and and talk about sewing. But Ella has now finished the sabbatical she…
I am so excited about today’s guest artist on ChinDeep! She is a talented artist, illustrator, writer and speaker and I’m proud to call her my friend. Welcome Liz ! Liz Cowen Furman is a member of the Advanced Writers and Speaker’s Association AWSA and has been speaking since 2003. She’s the author of Traditions…
I wrote the following article at the request of my friend, Babette Sicard, for inclusion in the introductory issue of her newsletter “Tending Midgard.” So, to celebrate the arrival of Springtime, I am sharing it with you!! Welcome the Sun!! I hope you enjoy it! ~Cami I became a beekeeper in the Spring of 2009.…
Drawing by Michelle Hooker medium: markers I purchased these little panels from my cousin, Michelle, a few months ago. She has some of her artwork displayed on her facebook page and I knew immediately that I wanted these pieces. Her artwork, I believe, reflects her gentle, strong spirit and I love that every time I…
I would like to welcome the talented Mary Parks of Skrapyram back to ChinDeep. This is a fantastic article. Enjoy. When Scott and I first moved to Ely, it was the dead of winter – January 2006. We were living in a little rented house out on the highway, didn’t have jobs, and didn’t know…
Welcome back to ChinDeep Dana! I woke up the other night with the 8th line going through my head, complete with the correct tune. And people wonder why I don’t get much sleep. While the following is loosely styled to the tune of “Little Drummer Boy,” please do not attempt to sing it. It won’t…
A Restaurant Review by Maria Denise Davis ~Farina’s Winery & Cafe ~ Grapevine Texas~ Grapevine Texas is a fantastic, quaint little town. There is a small theatre, steak house, wine shops, antique malls and plenty of other venues to check out. On this particular night, Joey and I were dining at Farina’s Winery and Café.…