Fields of Basil

It doesn’t feel like it’s been so long and again it feels like forever- since I posted- connected. Something about this time makes me want ...

Hi friends- it’s been awhile- at least to post to the blog. I’ve been active on Instagram. The last two years have been very active on a pe...

 The  sweater  sweeter chair. The $2 makeover, are you intrigued?  If you have been following this blog, you know I really like ch...

Hello my friends... It has been a long time and I am ready to be back! The hiatus was necessary on many fronts and the hand is feeling...

It's that time again. The time of year to express our gratitude to all those who work so tirelessly for the benefit of others. Las...

If you're Greek...or even if you're not... it's time to start thinking of festival season. Yes indeed it is. If you are Gr...

One nice thing of returning after a trip,  is that sometimes something you have been waiting for, happens. Our sweet hummingbirds h...

A beautiful joyous feast to all.   From Holy Saturday at Midnight until this upcoming Sunday, is one day!  Christos Anesti! Christ i...

Well, it seems like pranks happen to be a big part of our lives lately? Our son couldn't wait for April Fool's and so in the past ...

With Holy Week approaching here are ways to help our littles.  Looking for a fun craft to add to your church school lesson or perhaps a Len...

It's tea time again. Recently made these for a special event at our parish. It was an extraordinary event and a beautiful time wit...

I've been looking back at my recipes from last year and decided to do another recap. So, here's an easy link to each of last ye...

To Forgive: In the Merriam-Webster Dictionary is a verb meaning to stop feeling anger and blaming. In Greek, the meaning is more to willi...

True Love is able to shine through every single barrier. Share the Day

Well, here we are in the Northeast, we are bracing ourselves for another storm. No complaints, like last year it seems the kids will ha...

How can you not love olive oil. Now think of it in a soap! I recently received this fantastic package of olive oil based soaps,  ...

One of the best and sweetest gifts this past year. I was given a mug for my morning coffee from Agia Skepe Monastery. It has a delicat...

You know how I feel about my window boxes . I have been intensely wanting them to look beautiful and plentiful for the holidays. The last...

Hello there...I'm back. Well- truly I never left, I've been writing posts several times a day (in my head) and they are really go...

I recently realized on a little introspection, (well actually it was looking at my pictures from the fair last year), that I have an aff...