In this case, “off” is a place, therefore its a noun. In a sentence, you might say, “I’ll be on-island on the 12th.”. And we call it “The Vineyard.” (Our funny friend from England, Paul, calls it “Martha’s.”) he Vineyard is 100 square miles; about 20 miles from one end to the other, which takes about an hour to drive at a ... Susan Graver is a famous fashion designer who has sold and promoted her collection on the shopping channel QVC for 35 years and exclusively for 20 years. Her brand also offers home...In this case, “off” is a place, therefore its a noun. In a sentence, you might say, “I’ll be on-island on the 12th.”. And we call it “The Vineyard.” (Our funny friend from England, Paul, calls it “Martha’s.”) he Vineyard is 100 square miles; about 20 miles from one end to the other, which takes about an hour to drive at a ... Who is Susan Branch; Interview; My Art Studio. How I Learned to Paint; The Art of Handwriting; Licensing; Schedule an Event; Wishing on the Moon; Books I Love; …Apr 15, 2017 · Continue reading →. Posted in Blog | Tagged 2017, benefits of walking, English bone china, filmstruck, Martha's Vineyard, Mother's Day Tea party, my favorite movies, Pink moon, red letter days, stress relief, TMC …Interview. I had a really nice thing happen the other day. I was asked to do an interview by Jennifer Carroll who has an online magazine called Celebrating Everyday Life. (what’s not to love about that title). She asked the best questions, about A FINE ROMANCE, but she covered lots of other topics too, like “who would you have for dinner if ...Advertisement Who would you hire to build a tower? After all, several different systems converge in modern construction: steel framework, stone foundation, woodwork, plumbing, roof...I picked a couple of blog posts from Susan’s archives to read on this last snowy afternoon of 2013. After thoroughly enjoying the mashed potatoes in the old silver bowl story of Thanksgiving from 2010 (see last entry of November 2010), the post I found next was this lovely one on the handwriting gift Susan has used to inspire many over the years (a gift …Susan Branch’s latest memoir brings a charmed life full circle. Heather Hamacek. 21 comments. The cover of Susan Branch's Martha's Vineyard Isle of …Home Videos Playlists Community Channels About 0:00 / 0:00 Island Home Ferry to Martha's Vineyard 10,701 views 10 years ago We went down to watch the ferry come in …Oct 21, 2020 · Our walk is changing so quickly … no matter how long I live here, even thought I know it’s coming, October is ALWAYS a surprise to me! Time for coats and hats …. We went out at sunset the other day …. Luminious is the right word! World gone gold! Nature gives us many miracles, from bees to camels, bittersweet to redwoods, apple …I think the west coast/east coast connection is one of the things that endears me to Susan Branch! Reply. sbranch says: March 27, 2014 at 2:46 pm ... May, June & July and then….I will start working on “treasure boxes” for loved ones following ideas on this blog and response from Susan B which was so helpful. Your 1999-2000 treasure box ...Feb 7, 2024 · Who is Susan Branch; Interview; My Art Studio. How I Learned to Paint; The Art of Handwriting; Licensing; Schedule an Event; Wishing on the Moon; Books I Love; My Favorite Movies; Books from the HOTH; Gladys Taber Fan Club; My Sewing Room; My Garden Diary; My Dad; My Mom; Kitty Love; FAQ; From Me to You with Love Apr 12, 2023 · DELIGHTS of SPRING. Posted on April 12, 2023 by sbranch. Hi Girls, Get your giggle ready because we are in delights-ville of Spring and all the sweetness and color and happiness fresh air and new growth can bring!!! MUSICA This silly boy says Hello! Green coconut and jelly beans, a star …. Please stay online –I’m reading this at 7:17am and you’ve started my. day….Hooray!. Will try your recipes and Enjoy thinking of you and all your creativity. Blessings to you and yours, Joyce M Anderson. Granite Bay, Ca. 95746 (I’m new in this area, came from the Bay Area and. lived in Los Altos…in a castle for 43 yrs, raising 6.Get ratings and reviews for the top 12 foundation companies in Long Branch, VA. Helping you find the best foundation companies for the job. Expert Advice On Improving Your Home All...Jul 13, 2023 · We’re keeping icy little bowls of watermelon in the fridge these days! It’s hot here too, not as bad as it’s been in Texas and Arizona! But I just heard on the news this will be the coolest summer in the next 20 years so we’re doing our best to make as many memories as we can! Going to the beach for a picnic tonight.Posted on September 11, 2023 by sbranch. Been forever, I know it! I was bitten by a tick! I never saw it, never felt it, didn’t know why I felt so TERRIBLE, chills and fever, aches and pains, down for the count, and even though I did …. Continue reading →. Posted in Blog | Tagged babesiosis, blue moon, calendars, clover lawn, fall ...Leonie Dawson is a best-selling author, entrepreneur and illustrator who shares her passion for Susan Branch, a 74 year old author and illustrator who has been creating …Susan Branch is a collector of maxims: inspirational quotes, snippets of poems, song lyrics. She writes them up, artfully hand-lettered and watercolored, in her …May 22, 2014 · 18 Responses to Three Layer Carrot Cake. Sarah Chasnoff says: May 22, 2014 at 4:02 pm. I bought this cookbook in 1986, the year I was married. The illustrations are charming and the recipes are delicious!!! I’ve made this carrot cake many, many times for birthdays and Easter. It is so worth it in every way!!! Home Cooking – Winter Recipes. Wild Rice and Nut Soup. Pg.83 Vineyard Seasons. Subtly colorful with an elegant broth and a crunch of wild rice and almonds. (Not Just the Regular) Stew. Pg. 108 Vineyard Seasons. Made with good-quality beef, fresh vegetables, red wine, & herbs; serve with hot crusty french bread, a dry red wine & a crisp salad ... HELLO from Christmas Island!!! Look how HAPPY I am!!! That’s because (and not at all discounting my daily dose of delicious anti-anxiety medicine (Lexapro for inquiring minds)) I started after (Lexapro for inquiring minds)) I started afterOne of the songs my mom used to sing around the house, perfect MUSICA for Mother’s Day. ♥. There she is now, darling little girl, in Sioux City, Iowa where she was born, with her Christmas doll, her two brothers, my Uncles Bob and Dick. Honestly, that sweet face you see is the one I grew up with. My mom adored dolls, and the very second she ... Artist and author Susan Branch, paints and writes about cooking, gardening, entertaining, nature and simplicity, inspired by living on Martha’s Vineyard island (MA). Many of you …Jun 10, 2011 · 1 branch fresh thyme 2 bay leaves Salt and freshly ground black pepper. 1. Roast the red pepper by broiling it in the oven until it blackens. Remove it and put it in a plastic bag until cools. When it is cool enough to handles, remove the skin and the seeds. Try to do this by hand with as little water as possible to keep the flavors. Cut into ...Dec 17, 2011 · I love that you’re getting ready for Christmas! My kind of girl. I do think they would freeze well, although I’ve never done it myself. I would get a wide festive ribbon, and with dots of glue, I’d tie it around your 8 x 8 tin, with maybe a little tag.January First 2021. Posted on January 1, 2021 by sbranch. Rabbit-Rabbit, Goodbye 2020, HELLO 2021, and Hello all you darling people ~ Happy New Year! We made it!!! MUSICA for a new Beginning! (I need to paint dancing rabbits!) A short but sweet hello from me to you with LOVE. Breathe out 2020, let it go … breathe in Hope, breathe in Courage ...Celebrate Home ~ and of course, it wouldn’t be a Willard without MUSICA! This is a little homemade house I rescued from a yard sale many …. Continue reading →. Posted in Blog | Tagged 2022 Full Moon Bookmark, 2023 calendars, AUTUMN book, bird tree, christmas jam, Civil War, Corn Pudding recipe, Cranberry Orange Bread recipe, …Sometimes I walk into my studio early in the morning, before the sun has come up…all quiet, birds singing in the rhododendren outside the window, or in the winter, when I paint to the hum of the furnace, with Girl Kitty and Jack on their pillows keeping me company, and a blank piece of paper in front of me, waiting for my brush and that first ... Jan 25, 2024 · Don’t worry about the future, whether it be something good, or not so good, you’ll meet whatever happens in the same way you have before ~ you’ll wait, you’ll listen, you’ll think, you’ll learn, you’ll grow, but you’ll never give up! Joe and I seem to be starting off the new year like horses hearing the gun! Oct 16, 2017 · INSPIRED by AUTUMN. Posted on October 16, 2017 by sbranch. People often ask me what inspired me to move all the way across country, from California where I grew up, to New England ~ to an Island, off the coast of Massachusetts, so very far away from home, where they had this thing called winter. MUSICA?ove is a little Keepsake Book that tells a story, going from young love, to new love, to romantic love, to lost love; to married love; sweet, quirky and actually useful! One reason is because of the romantic menus and recipes included, such as the All Chocolate Menu, the Breakfast in Bed Menu, and much more. I would like you to meet my grandfather, Willard Smith. When I was around eleven, and in full letter-writing mode, I sent a letter to his house in Sioux City, Iowa. I had fallen in love with “the olden days” and so I wrote to ask him for pictures of when he was young. He sent me lots of photos including this one of him in his pilot goggles.Jan 25, 2024 · Well, here we are, in the mirror, happy as two clams, running away from home, tucking ourselves into our teeny-tiny room with a view, aboard Amtrak Lake Shore Limited to Chicago, just pulling out of South Station in Boston, then onward to Los Angeles! Mar 30, 2022 · Almost! Posted on March 30, 2022 by sbranch. Well, it isn’t quite April, but almost! Right now everything seems to be almost: Pandemic is almost over, Ukraine has almost won, the tulips are almost up, it’s almost time to go to England, and my new book is almost here, it’s almost April, almost my birthday, and my sisters are almost here ...If you have trees in your yard, keeping them pruned can help ensure they’re both aesthetically pleasing and safe. However, you can’t just trim them any time of year. Learn when is ...Strawberry Trifle. Simplest, prettiest, easiest dessert makes a WOW at a party! Here’s how to make one of these beauties: layer, from the bottom, store-bought angel food cake cut into bite-sized pieces (or any cake, even brownies or cookies!), then spoon pudding or custard over the cake . . . I made old-fashioned vanilla pudding with Agnes ...Jan 10, 2012 · You are a wonderful person. You make me so happy and if I need some cheering up I go to Susan Branch. I love your cookbooks, your products that I have purchased for my friends and myself and Willard’s blog. I was born and lived in Massachusetts for many years. You are an inspiration to me. Thank you, Susan. Illumination Night began at about the same time the Tabernacle was built, when they began lighting up the Campground with candles and oil lamps. These days the tradition is that on one summer night each year, the cottages are decked out with paper lanterns. The evening begins with a community sing with the town band in the Tabernacle; there are ...You can call 330-653-2252, or email [email protected] to register. Prairie Path Books, Wheaton, Il. In-Person book-talk event & signing. Wednesday, August 10th, 2022 @ 6:30pm. Register HERE to attend this event. Rainy Day Books, Kansas City, MO. In Person book-talk event and signing. Saturday, August 13, 2022 @ 4pm. Susan Branch Books Susan's Dishes Susan's Garden Susan's Picks ... Blog; Search. Cart. Susan's Picks 16 oz. 250th Anniversary Cup 16 oz. 250th Anniversary Cup Regular price $43.95 USD Regular price ...Dec 8, 2023 · From Me to You with Love. Yes! This Willard has it all, from cats, to trains, making home sweet home, inspiration, and back again! California Style! 💝 Plus, MUSICA! To you from me, with love love love . . .💖 I say tea first! I’ll wait! …. HELLO from Christmas Island!!! Look how HAPPY I am!!!Susan Branch shares her monthly musings on home, music, and other topics in her blog. Read about her homemade house, her new cups, her recipes, her book …Aug 31, 2011 · I’d love to know the name of that B&B Carol L. is talking about on the Battenkill. It’s such a nice area up there. Well, once again as said over and over here on your blog, thank you for sharing who Susan Branch is and what your all about with those of us how are thrilled to be able to come here and be inspired. FOSB 4~Ever! ~ Doreen ~Feb 7, 2024 · 250 years of an experiment in government, that, for the first time, let the people govern themselves! Not ALL the people, of course, because of who was making the rules, but we’ve been working on it! A pure miracle, made possible by the likes of Benjamin Franklin and George Washington!Oct 6, 2011 · My Aunt Mary Ann made our family’s molasses cookies for Thanksgiving and Christmas with no recipe. We watched her and still could not duplicate her delicious cookies in flavor or texture. They were my favorite holiday food followed by whole spiced crabapples. Your recipe will help me begin the family tradition again!Rarely a day goes by that I don’t paint. When I heard that song, ♫ Raven hair, ruby lips, sparks fly from her fingertips ♪, I said, hey, that’s me. (Except for the hair and lips and the witchy woman part) I’ve loved lettering forever, always got perfect marks for handwriting (it’s where I got my start).Apr 19, 2022 · I Got Everything Done!!! Posted on April 19, 2022 by sbranch. Guess how happy I am!? It’s spring, I got everything done, I had the best birthday, and we’re going to England!!! That is a sentence I wasn’t sure would ever come!!! It’s been rebirth around here, little buds and wild …. Continue reading →. Posted in Blog | Tagged 75th ... Despite her illness and loneliness, she still managed, through her handwriting (and her heart), to become the most famous person on Martha’s Vineyard in the late 1800’s. This was part of my diary entry for January 19, 1978; the first time I broached the question of how “real” writing was done. Sometimes people tell me they don’t want ...Our first snowstorm this season came late, not until January. But we were ready, plenty of wood piled in the back hall, Joe had put the snow shovel in the pantry so he wouldn’t have to dig a path to the barn with his hands! It started innocently, a few flakes came sifting down, but soon, with an assist from a sharp wind swooping off the ...This elevated bonus could you get 5,000 additional points compared to the current standard bonus. Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offe...Old-Fashioned Summer Potato Salad. Signup For Blog Updates! Name *. Email *. Signup. February 2024 (1) January 2024 (2) December 2023 (1)Feb 7, 2024 · Yes, these California storms were nothing less than astounding, as you may have seen in the news, with scary words like BOMB CYCLONE (still don’t know what that was, but now I know don’t want to know), and ATMOSPHERIC RIVERS … I now know what this is and wish I didn’t!Jun 10, 2011 · My daughter got engaged in GREECE on 8/8/11. Met them at the airport with flowers and gifts including your Love book! When they pulled out of the parking lot, she was reading it to him…so sweet!!! She is my only daughter and I have planned for years to have a Tea Party for her to celebrate her engagement–now the time has come.Feb 7, 2024 · 250 years of an experiment in government, that, for the first time, let the people govern themselves! Not ALL the people, of course, because of who was making the rules, but we’ve been working on it! A pure miracle, made possible by the likes of Benjamin Franklin and George Washington! y Heart of the Home books are dedicated to the things that connect women, past, present, and future; courage, energy, nurturing spirit, creativity, humor, and heart. We don’t have as much time for the art (which is what it really is about) of homemaking these busy days, but we still love our homes, love a cozy nurturing environment- our ... Home Cooking – Winter Recipes. Wild Rice and Nut Soup. Pg.83 Vineyard Seasons. Subtly colorful with an elegant broth and a crunch of wild rice and almonds. (Not Just the Regular) Stew. Pg. 108 Vineyard Seasons. Made with good-quality beef, fresh vegetables, red wine, & herbs; serve with hot crusty french bread, a dry red wine & a crisp salad ... Nov 30, 2021 · CELEBRATE HOME. Posted on November 30, 2021 by sbranch. You might want to get a cup of tea or coffee, because here we go! Celebrate Home ~ and of course, it wouldn’t be a Willard without MUSICA! This is a little homemade house I rescued from a yard sale many years ago ~ I remember seeing it, sitting on a picnic bench across the …Olive Branch, Mississippi is a culturally eclectic town that boasts strong schools and low income inequality, making it one of Money's Best Places to Live. By clicking "TRY IT", I ...Dec 8, 2023 · CHRISTMAS ISLAND. Posted on December 8, 2023 by sbranch. HELLO from Christmas Island!!! Look how HAPPY I am!!! That’s because (and not at all discounting my daily dose of delicious anti-anxiety medicine (Lexapro for inquiring minds)) I started after Covid and worry-about-the-world almost did me in , but I …. ove is a little Keepsake Book that tells a story, going from young love, to new love, to romantic love, to lost love; to married love; sweet, quirky and actually useful! One reason is because of the romantic menus and recipes included, such as the All Chocolate Menu, the Breakfast in Bed Menu, and much more. In today’s digital age, blogging has become an integral part of content marketing strategies. The introduction is the gateway to your blog post. It sets the tone for your entire pi...I Love England. fell in love with the English countryside on a 2-months-long trip we took in 2004 that would definitely go under the heading of Dreams Come True. We sailed over on the QEII, came home, into New York harbor and past the Statue of Liberty, on the new (at that time) Queen Mary II. e felt we needed a “quest” and were inspired to ... Jul 13, 2023 · We’re keeping icy little bowls of watermelon in the fridge these days! It’s hot here too, not as bad as it’s been in Texas and Arizona! But I just heard on the news this will be the coolest summer in the next 20 years so we’re doing our best to make as many memories as we can! Going to the beach for a picnic tonight.Feb 1, 2021 · A luv-lee start to the new year . . . hoping February brings us an abundance of good news and hope, lightness of heart, wisdom, closer friendships, a peaceful mind, divine guidance, and all of it sprinkled with lots of critter cuddles. And an early Spring! We’ll find out tomorrow … it’s GroundHog Day!I Got Everything Done!!! Posted on April 19, 2022 by sbranch. Guess how happy I am!? It’s spring, I got everything done, I had the best birthday, and we’re going to England!!! That is a sentence I wasn’t sure would ever come!!! It’s been rebirth around here, little buds and wild …. Continue reading →. Posted in Blog | Tagged 75th ...Posted on June 23, 2022 by sbranch. So many words, so little time is exactly right as you are about to see. I wrote this first thing last… you’ll have to read to the end to find out what it means!!! As promised, here we are, driving …. Continue reading →. Posted in Blog | Tagged A Fine Romance, bunting, Distilled Genius, kitchen decor ...Apr 19, 2016 · Apron Pattern. Posted on April 19, 2016 by sbranch. Bookmark the permalink . Put all beef back into pot, stir in chili, flour, oregano, and cumin. Slowly stir in 2 1/2 c. beef broth (save last cup for later). Stir well, cover and simmer, 1 1/2 hours. Stir occasionally; over time, add last cup of broth. At the end of the cooking time, add drained beans, stir well, heat through and serve with garnishes. ♥.Sep 9, 2011 · Here is the recipe for that, and a few other favorites you’ll find in my books. They’re guaranteed to please, and make your kitchen the heart of your home. Remember, Life is short, eat dessert first. Soft, bendy, old-fashioned, gingery, frosted cookie my Grandma was famous for. In this case, “off” is a place, therefore its a noun. In a sentence, you might say, “I’ll be on-island on the 12th.”. And we call it “The Vineyard.” (Our funny friend from England, Paul, calls it “Martha’s.”) he Vineyard is 100 square miles; about 20 miles from one end to the other, which takes about an hour to drive at a ... Rarely a day goes by that I don’t paint. When I heard that song, ♫ Raven hair, ruby lips, sparks fly from her fingertips ♪, I said, hey, that’s me. (Except for the hair and lips and the witchy woman part) I’ve loved lettering forever, always got perfect marks for handwriting (it’s where I got my start).MV Moonrise. Sunday night, we walked into town to have dinner and even in the middle of January, the island was SO beautiful, the harbor was SO alive — I couldn’t help but show you! Reminded once again that the best things in life are free! Here we are, just three blocks from home in Vineyard Haven, on the town dock at Owen Park.Oct 5, 2021 · It’s described as “a back to nature philosophy of simple old-house-living with pre-worn furniture, vintage books, delicate china, wallpaper, toile, flower gardens, baked cakes, cups of tea you drink curled up in front of a fire with a kitty, learning to knit and embroider, feeding birds, arranging flowers, and listening to old music. Artist and author Susan Branch, paints and writes about cooking, gardening, entertaining, nature and simplicity, inspired by living on Martha’s Vineyard island (MA). Many of you …Sep 23, 2011 · He sends me his favorite recipes, written in his own handwriting. His hands helped to build the house that is my life. Here he is with his dog Daisy, feeling the morning sun. We leave here today, back on the train overnight to California, with more memories under our belt. I wish we could stay. Just one more hand-holding will have to do for now.Artist and author Susan Branch, paints and writes about cooking, gardening, entertaining, nature and simplicity, inspired by living on Martha’s Vineyard island (MA). Many of you …Susan Branch’s latest memoir brings a charmed life full circle. Heather Hamacek. 21 comments. The cover of Susan Branch's Martha's Vineyard Isle of …Aug 31, 2011 · I’d love to know the name of that B&B Carol L. is talking about on the Battenkill. It’s such a nice area up there. Well, once again as said over and over here on your blog, thank you for sharing who Susan Branch is and what your all about with those of us how are thrilled to be able to come here and be inspired. FOSB 4~Ever! ~ Doreen ~Lemon Noodles. Signup For Blog Updates! Name *. Email *. Signup. February 2024 (1) January 2024 (2) December 2023 (1) October 2023 (1)Hill Top, it seems to me, represented a dream for Beatrix — she decorated it all her life, even bequeathing specifically chosen personal items to it after her death, to be left on permanent view for the public to the National Trust. Beatrix died in 1943. William died with a broken heart, eighteen months later in 1945.The Enchanted Book Club was thrilled with welcome back Susan Branch to talk about her upcoming book, Distilled Genius: The Illustrated Secrets of Life, My 40 …Get ratings and reviews for the top 12 foundation companies in Long Branch, VA. Helping you find the best foundation companies for the job. Expert Advice On Improving Your Home All...Winter Recipes. Signup For Blog Updates! Name *. Email *. Signup. December 2023 (1) October 2023 (1) September 2023 (1) July 2023 (1) Susan I bought a book of yours at a yard sale quite some time ago, and enjoyed it so much,[cant imagine anyone wanting to sell anything like this book], I got on your blog and have loved it ever so much. Thank you for your down to earth viewing of life, home, love and cooking. Keep up the good work. May God bless you and Joe in the new year.1 or 2 containers of store-bought organic chicken broth or stock. Wash chicken and set aside. Discard the liver; wash, dry and roughly chop the rest of the giblets and neck. Add to hot oil in deep soup pot. Over high heat, cook, stirring occasionally. When giblets are very brown, add 1c. water; stir and scrape up the brown bits from the bottom ...Feb 7, 2024 · Yes, these California storms were nothing less than astounding, as you may have seen in the news, with scary words like BOMB CYCLONE (still don’t know what that was, but now I know don’t want to know), and ATMOSPHERIC RIVERS … I now know what this is and wish I didn’t!With a pineapple-orange filling; an orange-coconut icing. Carrot Cake. p. 126 Heart of the Home. Three-layer, pineapple and coconut, walnuts, shredded carrots, and cinnamon. The perfect birthday cake. Coconut Layer Cake. p. 108 Summer Book. Three layers; old-fashioned boiled frosting with lemon filling. Banana Cream Pie.Are you tired of reaching into the depths of your corner cabinet, struggling to find what you need? A lazy Susan can be the perfect solution to maximize storage space and improve a.... Posted in Blog | Tagged Beatrix Potter, BSusan Kare has led a diverse career as a graphic designer, but her r Artist and author Susan Branch, paints and writes about cooking, gardening, entertaining, nature and simplicity, inspired by living on Martha’s Vineyard island (MA). Many of you …Aug 1, 2013 · APPENDIX for. A FINE ROMANCE ~ Falling in Love with the English Countryside. (The watercolored stars on the pages of the book are cross-referenced here with lots of extra information.) And so it begins: Map of England. Martha’s Vineyard. p. 29 Lenox Hotel in Boston (scene of crime) p.30 Recipe for Steak au Poivre. A couple of hot … Favorites | Susan Branch Blog. Here are food Who is Susan Branch; Interview; My Art Studio. How I Learned to Paint; The Art of Handwriting; Licensing; Schedule an Event; Wishing on the Moon; Books I Love; My Favorite Movies; Books from the HOTH; Gladys Taber Fan Club; My Sewing Room; My Garden Diary; My Dad; My Mom; Kitty Love; FAQ; From Me to You with Love Jan 4, 2024 · Ready for 2024? It’s already looking busy! New Year, New Beginnings, New Challenges, New Dreams . . . Don’t worry about the future, whether it be something good, or not so good, you’ll meet whatever happens in the same way you have before ~ you’ll wait, you’ll listen, you’ll think, you’ll learn, you’ll grow, but you’ll never ... Apr 15, 2017 · Continue reading →. Posted in Blog | T...
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