A Nantucket Snow Storm – The Calm Before the Storm

January 4, 2014 By Leave a Comment

Snow storm on Nantucket!! What a perfect way to end a lovely holiday on this beautiful little island!

On the first day of snow, there were only a few inches, but we were so excited that we decided to go on a little adventure!  We couldn’t wait to see what the island looked liked covered in snow. Patty drove us around the snow covered island and we hopped out and took pictures. We stopped along the way to get coffee, hot chocolate and Bacon, Egg and Cheese Biscuits from Stubbys… it hit the spot on that cold day.

Here are some snapshots from the day…

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These pictures show you the calm before the big snow storm Hercules that followed the next day!  We had a big sledding adventure day! There will be a post tomorrow with more snow pictures and videos.

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DIY Instagram Coasters

December 28, 2013 By 1 Comment

Are you already  thinking about Christmas presents for next year??  Or for an upcoming birthday or engagement?  Here is an idea for a meaningful, affordable, adorable gift!  I made them this Christmas for my family, and they were a hit!

Remember those supplies I said I got at Home Depot that Bill was driving up to Nantucket??

Well they were for these DIY Instagram Coasters!!

What you need…

1. Tiles from Home Depot (Chiaro Tumbled, Genuine stone – $4 for 9 tiles)

2. Mod Podge

3. Instagram Pictures printed on printer paper but select “photo paper” option when you print. For a 4 x 4 tile… print a 3.68 square to fit perfectly

4. Piece of Sponge

5. Mod Podge Gloss Acrylic Sealer to waterproof the coasters

6. Felt Pads 

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Instructions:

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Step 1. Spread Mod Podge on the top of the tile.

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Step 2.  Place the picture on the tile.

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Step 3.  Spread Mod Podge over the picture.

I would cut off the edge of the sponge in between each tile because ink would get on the sponge.

Step 4.  After they are fully dry, spray with the acrylic sealer.  Then let dry. (Step not pictured)

Step 5. Place felt pad circles in all four corners of the tiles.

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Finally, collect a set of four tiles that match, tie them up with a bow and give them to your favorite people!

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A big thank you to Steve for taking the best Instagram pictures ever!  (I used all his shots!)

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AND THEY CALLED IT….

December 23, 2013 By Leave a Comment

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As one of Patty’s favorite childhood crushes, Donny Osmond, once said, “And they called it…. Puppy Looooovvvveeee.”

We are in love with a puppy.  She has us all smitten.  (You have permission to make fun of us all if you want!)

I finally got to meet Ivy for the first time just a few days ago!!  I had been dying to snuggle that cute face.  I already love her so much…

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The Ott Girls didn’t grow up with pets, which is why we are so obsessed with puppy girl, Ivy. Emily and Steve had to go to the mainland for the annual Hollister Christmas party, so the Otts got to puppysit!  Emily dropped Ivy off in the morning.  It was hard to say goodbye!  Ivy loves her Mama…

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And then the fun began!  We took her on big walks, played fetch, snuggled, and taught her new tricks!  We were trying to teach her to “roll over” but she does not seem to get it.  But we did test out her “stay skills”….

Ivy tricks from The Milly & Grace Girls on Vimeo.

Can you believe that 6 month old puppy?!?  She did it on the first try!

She is such a good puppy.  Emily and Steve trained her so well.  She really listens and is wicked smaaarrrrrt.   She is the “teacher’s pet” at dog training class!  Ivy is definitely not Poison Ivy… she is as sweet as can be!

Ivy did fall victim to one of my classic moves… A Pain In The Butt Cone Hat!! I did it to Caroline when she was just a few years old too!

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Ivy was just a little bit of a pain in the butt.  She is just a puppy.  She was soooooo exhausted and stumbled into her crate for bed… she was fast asleep next to Caroline when all of a sudden she pops up and starts pawing on her crate to get out!  Caroline thought maybe she had to go to the bathroom but NO!! Patty was downstairs cooking up her meat for the morning! Ivy smelled it and got all excited!  Lesson learned.

Can’t wait to puppysit again! She is such a happy puppy to have around!

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