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Small Measures: Homemade Eau de Perfume

We all know how powerful scents are in terms of memory. Who among us hasn’t caught a whiff of pumpkin pie and recalled our beloved grandmother, or a Fraser fir tree and thought of happy holiday...

18 may 12

Small Measures: Homemade Spring Cleaning Products

I don’t know about where you live, but here in the mountains of western North Carolina, we’ve been a land under siege. Everywhere you look, on every surface you set something and just abo...

04 may 12

Small Measures: Infused Vinegars

I’ve long been the sort of person who looks at a commercially prepared item and wonders, “Could I make that?” Whether it’s a facial mask, flavored coffee or insect repellant, ...

20 apr 12

small measures: edible spring wildflowers

I know that spring is officially here when I start eating out of my yard. And by that I really do mean my yard and not simply my garden. When the violets sprout along the forest edge, the dandelions ...

30 mar 12

2011 gift guide: eco finds under $100

I adore the holiday season. From candlelit nights and spiked eggnog to evergreen boughs on the mantel and solstice soirees, the stretch from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Eve is one of my most-bel...

09 dec 11

small measures with ashley: watermelon fever!

(Image of gorgeous ‘Moon & Stars’ watermelons from Big Daddy Seashell) I’ve been learning over the past 6 1/2 months that there is a reason a number of ideas surrounding pregnan...

15 aug 11

small measures with ashley: onion relish & quick pickles

The growing season is revving up for many of us. Seeds are being sown, vegetable starts are going into the ground and greenmarkets are reopening, showcasing their earliest offerings of the year. Amon...

13 may 11

small measures with ashley: herb-infused vodkas

Now that it’s becoming warm again, I enjoy an early evening ritual most days — the alfresco cocktail hour. Whether it’s a glass of rosé paired with a bit of sharp cheddar and green olives...

06 may 11

small measures with ashley: seasonal pancakes

When you’re a full-time stay-at-home writer and your spouse works at home as well, the specific feeling of certain days of the week can get a bit wonky. What might feel distinctly “Monday...

29 apr 11

small measures with ashley: earth day outings

It was during a visit to my mom’s house this past Saturday that I saw the photo. I don’t have any recollection of viewing this particular image before, but there it was. On full display, ...

22 apr 11

small measures with ashley: pea trellis & pea frittata

A number of stories involving peas floated around my house growing up. There’s the tale about my older brother, who, as a toddler, squirreled away a storehouse of the tiny green orbs in his che...

15 apr 11

small measures with ashley: homemade butter

I don’t recall exactly when the switch occurred, but sometime in the mid- 80′s, our house went from being a butter-eating domain to a margarine-eating one. I can’t really blame my m...

08 apr 11

small measures with ashley: spring compound butters

It’s official. Spring has come to the mountains of western North Carolina. A jaunt around our property this past Monday provided all the proof I need that the season of buds and birth and renew...

01 apr 11

small measures: eco-friendly ocean & waterway tips

Image above: My older brother, my Pop and myself, circa ’78, Virginia Beach, VA. I love bodies of water. From churning oceans to still ponds, tidal pools and placid lakes, if there’s wate...

25 mar 11

small measures with ashley: calendar gift bags

I’ve kept calendars and day planners for the last 14 years. As an order-craving person, my calendars and planners keep me on task, on time and on schedule. Bills are paid, writing deadlines are...

11 mar 11

small measures with ashley: naturally flavored coffee

Historically speaking, my morning cuppa has been of the Camellia sinensis variety. From Earl Grey to lapsang souchong to genmaicha and all points in between, I’ve long been a tea drinker. Since...

04 mar 11

small measures: orange & vanilla marmalade

During the summer and autumn months, you can find me stirring, boiling, filling and jarring some sort of canned good just about every week. A profusion of jams, preserves, pickles and more come out o...

25 feb 11

small measures with ashley: old window cold frame

Around my house, I’m always looking for ways to keep things out of the trash. Whether that means recycling, reducing or reusing objects in new ways, if it can stay out of the bin, I’m thr...

18 feb 11

small measures: chocolate peanut-butter cups

I have a long history of dabbling in “healthy” diets. Vegan, vegetarian, macrobiotic, grain-free, raw — I’ve done them all for varying lengths of time. When I discovered I was pregn...

11 feb 11

small measures: winter wild bird care

Mesh feeder from Songbird Garden When you or I learn that a storm is on they way, we fortify our pantries with provisions, make sure extra blankets and batteries are on hand, and stock up on candles ...

04 feb 11

small measures with ashley: eco winter reads

While the days of winter aren’t necessary “long” if measured strictly in terms of daylight hours, they certainly can feel lengthy. The arctic winds whipping around New England (not ...

28 jan 11

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