Classic Amy Joanne….my cottage life

Creating Art, Home, and a Cottage Life

  • Manicotti and Macaroons, Improvised.

    The improvising and the ‘trading of this for that’ all began with a grocery order pick-up. ~ Whatever do you do when you want to make Manicotti but the Manicotti Noodles are out of stock? Well you improvise. Our Manicotti… Continue reading

    Manicotti and Macaroons, Improvised.
  • Apples from the UK

    I’m excited to be back blogging again and have a list of sooooo many creative posts in mind. I hope you enjoy today’s selection of an Apple dessert from the UK! ~*~ I’ve been into anything from the ‘UK’ lately,… Continue reading

    Apples from the UK
  • I’ve stopped burning candles.

    Well, that’s a funny thing for a candle maker to say. But I have found a way to get more life out of a candle. (well it probably already existed ‘as a thing’, but read on….) Continue reading

    I’ve stopped burning candles.
  • What if it wasn’t a business?

    Random Thoughts (and ‘new’ photos) about ‘Classic Amy Joanne’ I’ve been a little distant over the past 6 months or so. We’ve had some sadness in our family and quite a few life-hiccups ~ along side of starting two new… Continue reading

    What if it wasn’t a business?
  • Farmer’s Market Paint & Pencil|My Cottage Life Journal

    Yes, it’s all or nothing here at Classic Amy Joanne. While creating the next page in our ‘My Cottage Life Keepsake Journal‘ ~ I couldn’t resist also creating this fun design onto a mini journal page, along with creating a… Continue reading

    Farmer’s Market Paint & Pencil|My Cottage Life Journal
  • Crockpot Ham & Scalloped Potatoes

    At the first sign of Autumn I’m ready for a delicious Casserole in the CrockPot, how ’bout you? …not to mention curling up on the sofa with a good book and a crochet afghan. but anyway. Our first CrockPot meal… Continue reading

    Crockpot Ham & Scalloped Potatoes
  • So What’s Next?

    Our circumstances lead to decisions (read post here). But after the dust settles from a hard (not chosen) decision and some time has passed to ponder and think ~ we’ll begin to dream again and find that it is quite… Continue reading

    So What’s Next?
  • Changes, for now, maybe not forever

    Let me just begin by saying I love everything I do and share and that I cannot believe I am even writing these words….I truly gave it my all. Change is inevitable, and making changes in my business is hard,… Continue reading

    Changes, for now, maybe not forever
  • Candlelight Santa & Matchstick Elfie

    I hold Our Creative Keepsake Journals close to my heart. And each and every created page that comes to life I become even more smitten. A real page turner! Continue reading

    Candlelight Santa & Matchstick Elfie