Another walk to Cathedral Park...

                                                                                                             ~ Marica

Setting up shop . . .

I have a favorite place in this new house...

 It's where the morning light comes in...

 It has a cozy chair...

 And it's where most days I set up shop of one kind or another...

 Although I still wouldn't stamp this house with "HOME", I am feeling it seep in a bit...

It's funny how you can't decided these things… They just happen when they do.

Hope Everyone is having a nice January!!

                                                                       ~ Marica

Dreaming of flowers..

I have realized that having a tiny yard will mean I will have to go full flower. 

Back in California we had almost half an acre. This meant room to dream up all the endless possibilities. Here, we have something like a tenth of an acre. . .  I think?? Either way, it is an adjustment and will mean a well thought out placement of everything. 

 I'm actually kind of excited and curious as to how it will all turn out. 

                                                  Hope everyone is well!!!

    

                                                                            ~ Marica

Cranberry Tea Scones...

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!
Yesterday morning we had a nice breakfast of scones. I woke up with a strong wish for cranberry bundt cake, but realized I didn't have everything I needed to make it. Instead I made a batch of cranberry scones, which hit the spot entirely.


Cranberry Tea Scones

In a large bowl sift together:

2 cups unbleached white flour

1 cup whole wheat flour

1 tablespoon baking powder

1 tablespoon sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

Cut into small pieces and crumble in with your fingers:

1/2 cup butter, cold

Mix then add:

1 egg

1 + 1/2 cups milk
1 lemon, zest and juice

Mix gently until combined then press into a rectangle about 3/4' - 1' thick.

Cut into squares. Place on a buttered baking sheet then bake at 375 degrees for 15-20 minutes.

                                                             Cheers ~ Marica