Monthly Archives: March 2011

Tufted Bench Redux

Posted on March 28, 2011 by ourcraftyhome

We really do love our dogs, and they make us very happy…most of the time. Unfortunately, last Wednesday evening wasn’t one of those times. After letting them back in from outside that evening they all ran into our bedroom before we … Continue reading →

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Maple Sazerac

Posted on March 27, 2011 by ourcraftyhome

Purists will scoff at our Sazerac recipe, but we really like it. Instead of Herbsaint, we use Sambuca and instead of simple syrup, we pour in a generous amount of maple syrup. The result is a simple but robust drink … Continue reading →

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Old Table/New Candlesticks

Posted on March 15, 2011 by ourcraftyhome

Last week we made a cocktail tray for our friend Jen from an old side table that she wasn’t using anymore.  After finishing that project, we were left with the wooden legs, but Alberto immediately thought of candlesticks!

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The Cocktail Tray

Posted on March 9, 2011 by ourcraftyhome

A few weeks ago our friend Jen invited us over to look at some old pieces that she liked but was having trouble finding a functional use for them. She was hoping that we could come up with something crafty instead of having to throw … Continue reading →

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Skinny Old Fashioned

Posted on March 6, 2011 by ourcraftyhome

Some days, I just need to have a real cocktail…especially when it’s been raining all day like it has been doing in Maplewood.  It was just the type of weather to make one crave an Old Fashioned. We’re calling our version “skinny” since instead of sugar, we’re using … Continue reading →

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