Cleverly Simple® : Recipes & DIY From Our Farmhouse

Lemon and blueberries make a beautiful pair and with both fruits in abundance this season, I want to share my mouthwatering lemon and blueberry poppy seed bread with a simple lemon glaze. There is no shortage of lemon recipes out there, but when you add in the sweet and sour pop of fresh blueberries, you are on to something really special.  It is both sweet and lemon tart and it’s perfect for summer breakfast on the porch or a light dessert after an evening barbecue. The origins of this recipe come from my vegan friend so there are no eggs […]

This post was sponsored, and paid for, by SunTrust Mortgage.  All opinions are my own. When we bought our farmhouse, most would have thought we were crazy. Looking at our bathroom renovation and the before and after pictures, I can see why. The carpet was probably enough to make anyone think they should run.  However, with lots of planning and patience, we now have a beautiful space.  It’s exciting to buy a house and then create the home that fits your style.  And while a renovation project is a lot of work, the reward is truly worth it. I thought […]

This gal loves a good spinach dip! There are many recipes out there, but to me, this one is the BEST. I created this recipe because although there isn’t a spinach dip I don’t like, none of them were the ultimate. Some were not quite creamy enough and others were lacking a bit in texture or flavor. Just one afternoon in the kitchen with a little of this and a little of that produced what I believe to be the BEST spinach dip out there. Sour cream, Greek yogurt and mayonnaise make it triple creamy. Shredded carrots and water chestnuts […]

If you’ve ever thought of refinishing an heirloom, stop right there and think no further. Learning how to strip and refinish furniture can be intimidating.  Below you’ll find my step by step instructions on how you can refinish furniture to it’s original beauty. Transforming a historical piece of furniture into a preserved beauty could not be easier with today’s woodworking tools, penetrating stains and choice of varnishes. So what keeps people from refinishing down to the bare wood? Well, it’s time, my friends. It’s always going to be easier and quicker to rough sand a piece and apply a fresh […]