The gram cracker “gingerbread” houses are constructed ahead of time so the icing can dry and the house structure will be firm before the party. Royal icing is used for construction because it holds the parts firmly while constructing and also once dry. The recipe I used called for two egg whites, 1/2 teaspoon cream … More “Ginger bread“ house party for kids (and adults)!
One of the huts along a dry stream bed. An ancient daub and wattle bridge over a sheer gorge. Careful, it looks fragile! One of the structures has a flag or some such ornament on it. There is an ancient lake that seems close to drying up. Here is one lake connected to another with … More Mud Village Of Tiny People Discovered
Yesterday evening we worked in the cool of the late part of the day. We had Ryan helping to place the hurricane ties for the rafters. The last two nights I’ve had dreams where the 6 tons of hay we bought were being rained on! Makes me feel a great sense of urgency to get the … More The new barn is going up.
When Melanie left I felt sad, partly because I would miss her and partly because I wanted us to keep working on the art studio!!! We put one of the 8 paned windows in before she left, and I put the other one in the next day with the help of my sister, niece, and … More Making a Cottage Art Studio : Part 2 – A Zen Attitude
Michele Ballantyne 