Does a Paper Recipe Really Need to be Digitally Restored?
The simple answer is YES! One person in particular sent me several recipes from her grandmother's recipe box -- some of which were her great-great-grandmother's recipes! They were yellow or simply brown with age, the edges of the paper are
What is a Custom Heirloom Recipe Tea Towel?
Years ago, I began the process of teaching myself how to capture, restore, and print old handwritten recipes, notes, and letters onto a variety of items. I’m a very sentimental person and preserving family history means a lot to me
Getting Unstuck and the Inspiration Behind it
I have been silent these past few weeks. I think to digest, maybe to come up with the words that can help me make sense of what happened on May 14th in my city, Buffalo, NY. It's almost unbelievable to
Cherry Blossoms and Cardinals
Cherry Blossoms and Cardinals Through the glass of my shop door is the perfect view of a beautiful tree that is covered in cherry blossoms each spring and displays bright crimson red leaves in the fall. I’ve had the pleasure of
Handwritten Gifts: Write it Down — it means so much more.
Why are handwritten gifts treasured and what is it about handwriting that moves a person? Indeed, words are meaningful but when someone takes pen to paper it means so much more. Unlike the perfectly formed letters from a key board,
What a Fun Time!
My first ever Valentines Galentine Shopping Party was a blast. I loved meeting some new faces and was excited to see some faces I haven't seen in years! What a wonderful surprise it was. The highlight was watching so many
20 Years? How can it be?
So much can happen in 20 years. Who can plan their life and have it turn out exactly as they said it would? I heard a funny line recently, the person said, “Want to make God laugh? Tell Him your
I’m Feelin’ 2022
OK, if you haven't heard that phrase over and over yet I'm sure you will. That song from Taylor Swift is the perfect opening theme to this new year. Before I get ahead of myself talking about goals and dreams,
It’s The Stories That Move Me
I will say it until my last breath, it's the stories that motivate me to offer gifts that people will cherish. All the hard work it takes me to complete a special keepsake that people will pass down is worth
Discovering Beautiful People Through Collaborations
Collaborations are a lot of fun! I recently met Rosalie Wright, president of Yarn It Out. She’s from Jamestown New York and has a Facebook and Instagram page along with an active YouTube channel with the same name. She has