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Inside Storey: Aloe After-Sun Relief Spray
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In our office, in our gardens, and in our homes — real-life adventures from the Berkshires and beyond. Monday, August 3, 2015. Aloe After-Sun Relief Spray. This botanical trio rescues tender skin from summer irritants. Photo by Mars Vilaubi. Aloe is well known as a powerful treatment for all types of burns. Here, it works together with the anti-inflammatory powers of lavender and the calming effects of rosemary in a spray that soothes, cools, and soaks right into angry skin — no muss, no fuss. Spray chil...
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Inside Storey: Andrea Chesman: Vietnamese Rice Noodle Salad with Shrimp
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In our office, in our gardens, and in our homes — real-life adventures from the Berkshires and beyond. Monday, August 10, 2015. Andrea Chesman: Vietnamese Rice Noodle Salad with Shrimp. Too hot to cook? No problem. Author Andrea Chesman shares a summer staple. Photo courtesy of the author. Fiber). So why not? The recipe for this salad is a combination of several that appeared in Mom’s Best One-Dish Suppers. Though it’s not a requirement, your salad will look better if you take care with the knife w...
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Inside Storey: Zucchini Pancakes with Blossoms and Basil
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In our office, in our gardens, and in our homes — real-life adventures from the Berkshires and beyond. Tuesday, July 28, 2015. Zucchini Pancakes with Blossoms and Basil. Serve up a savory pancake that uses both the squash and its flower. Photo by Mars Vilaubi. One of my favorite appetizers at the little Korean restaurant in my neighborhood is pa jeon. In this season of zucchini abundance, make use of both the squash and the squash blossom (as well as that bunch of basil you have hanging around your kitch...
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Inside Storey: Lavender-Lemon Bread
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In our office, in our gardens, and in our homes — real-life adventures from the Berkshires and beyond. Tuesday, July 21, 2015. Lavender’s calming, cooling properties are baked right into this sweet treat. A slice of lavender-lemon bread is the perfect companion for that evening cup of tea. Photo by Mars Vilaubi. Lavender is one of my favorite plants. Its clean scent, deep purple bee-attracting flowers, and ability to soothe make it a beloved presence in my garden and home. Yield: Makes 1 loaf. 8539; teas...
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Inside Storey: Brooke Dojny: After the Book Comes Out
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In our office, in our gardens, and in our homes — real-life adventures from the Berkshires and beyond. Thursday, July 16, 2015. Brooke Dojny: After the Book Comes Out. Introducing a new book to the world brings a shift from the solitude of writing. Brooke Dojny signs copies of her new book, Chowderland. Photo © Elke Dorr. After a manuscript is submitted, the editing process begins. Editing is collaboration between author and editor, but it’s done electronically — never face to face. At Left Bank Books.
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Inside Storey: English Paper Piecing (EPP) Project Inspiration: Pentagon Drawer Sachets
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In our office, in our gardens, and in our homes — real-life adventures from the Berkshires and beyond. Thursday, July 23, 2015. English Paper Piecing (EPP) Project Inspiration: Pentagon Drawer Sachets. Turn pentagons into items for the home, from sweet sachets to spherical pillows. Photo © Alexandra Grablewski,. Need a quick English paper piecing refresher? Brush up on your EPP fundamentals here. How to Make Pentagon Spheres. Try this method for creating stuffed spheres from pentagons. Step 3: Orient the...
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Inside Storey: Derek “Deek” Diedricksen: The Origins of an Obsession
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In our office, in our gardens, and in our homes — real-life adventures from the Berkshires and beyond. Thursday, July 16, 2015. Derek “Deek” Diedricksen: The Origins of an Obsession. For the author of Microshelters. A childhood hobby became a lifelong passion. Derek “Deek”. Diedricksen (right) and brother Dustin, in a childhood fort. Photo courtesy of the author. Derek “Deek” Diedricksen is the author of Microshelters. Forthcoming in September 2015. View an excerpt. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom).
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Inside Storey: A Knitting Fabric Rugs Q&A with Karen Tiede
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In our office, in our gardens, and in our homes — real-life adventures from the Berkshires and beyond. Friday, August 7, 2015. A Knitting Fabric Rugs Q&A with Karen Tiede. Author, knitter, and rug-maker Karen Tiede talks about the art of turning thrift store fabric into stunning home decor. Photo of Karen Tiede © Charles Gupton. Karen Tiede’s new book, shows crafters of every level how to create striking floor coverings and wall hangings. 8221; and “Does the fabric have good color on both sides? 8221; Yo...
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Inside Storey: Caroline Burch: Postcard from the Backyard
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In our office, in our gardens, and in our homes — real-life adventures from the Berkshires and beyond. Friday, July 24, 2015. Caroline Burch: Postcard from the Backyard. A home improvement project satisfies the neighbors. Little did I know that two days later, I would go out in the morning to find it looking like this. When I told our creative director, Alethea Morrison, about the skunk’s destructive shenanigans, she appropriately responded, “That stinks.”. July 24, 2015 at 1:45 PM. Heather Smith Thomas,.
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