06/04/2026
Clock & Corbel
June Newsletter
Welcome June!
Summer has arrived! The warmer weather is delightful! School is winding down, vacations are planned, and memories are waiting to be made. Send your kids outside to create those timeless memories of summers at home, building forts and catching frogs, chasing rabbits, and going on long walks with the dog. You can open the windows and let your home breathe fresh air as you change your decor to reflect the lightness and warmth of summer. We are here to help you bring goodness, truth, and beauty to your home or cabin.
Crocheted by Mabel
If you have been in the shop lately you have probably seen these lovely items. Mabel is talented to say the least! She taught herself to crochet when she was eight and now, at twelve years of age, is making sweaters, blankets, hats, pacifier clips, and more. We just received the adorable blue bear blanket and more items are on their way. Theses are such great gifts for the little ones in your life!
Keep an eye on Instagram and Facebook for Mabel’s new items.
Fresh Flower Arranging Class!
I’m very excited to share this with you! We are collaborating with Allison Acres Farm to offer a fresh flower arranging class. Jamie of Allison Acres Farm will bring her fresh flowers and give instruction on how to arrange beautiful bouquets. Each participant will receive a hand-thrown vase from Ends Meet Pottery!
Refreshments will be provided. We have 10 spots available for this class, so sign up quickly.
Locally Made Goat Soaps
Goat milk soaps are here from Babbit Barnyard in St Johns. Babbit Barnyard soaps are made with simple ingredients, are gentle on your skin, and include essential oils that smell lovely.
New MI Small Business!
I’m thrilled to have Cyprus Rose Candle Company in the shop. These candles are small batch, hand-poured into handmade concrete vessels, and have such lovely scents! They are made with coconut soy wax and essential oils. Cyprus Rose candles are a delightful piece in your home.
Recipe of the Month:
Olive Oil Cake
This is a delicious cake with relatively low saturated fat and calories for a typical slice of cake. It is a light cake served with vanilla ice cream or berries. It's excellent paired with a mediterranean-themed dinner.
Ingredients:
Cake:
245 grams all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
¾ teaspoon salt
3 large eggs
245 grams plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided
¼ teaspoon grated lemon zest
¾ cup extra virgin olive oil
¾ cup milk
Lemon Drizzle:
1 cup powdered sugar
1–2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, or as needed
Directions:
1. Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 9-inch springform pan. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together in bowl.
2. Using stand mixer fitted with whisk attachment, whip eggs on medium speed until foamy, about 1 minute. Add sugar and lemon zest, increase speed to high, and whip until mixture is fluffy and pale yellow, about 3 minutes. Reduce speed to medium and, with mixer running, slowly pour in oil. Mix until oil is fully incorporated, about 1 minute. Add half of flour mixture and mix on low speed until incorporated, about 1 minute, scraping down bowl as needed. Add milk and mix until combined, about 30 seconds. Add remaining flour mixture and mix until just incorporated, about 1 minute, scraping down bowl as needed.
3. Transfer batter to prepared pan; sprinkle remaining 2 tablespoons sugar over entire surface. Bake until cake is deep golden brown and toothpick inserted into center comes out with few crumbs attached, 40 to 45 minutes. Transfer pan to wire rack and let cool for 15 minutes. Remove side of pan and let cake cool completely, about 1 ½ hours.
4. To make the lemon drizzle: sift powdered sugar into a medium bowl. Add the lemon zest and stir to distribute it. Stir in 1 tablespoon water and as much of the lemon juice as is necessary to make a pourable icing. Pour the lemon drizzle over the top of the cake, letting it drizzle down the sides.
5. Cut into wedges and serve.
Notes:
For the best flavor, use a fresh, high-quality extra virgin olive oil Leftover cake can be wrapped in plastic wrap and stored at room temperature for up to three days. If you decide to add the lemon glaze, don't sprinkle the sugar on top before baking.
May the beginning of your summer be filled with the anticipation of longer days, slower mornings, summer breezes, and backyard barbecues. Come visit Clock & Corbel as you refresh your summer decor and prepare those small adjustments that make your home feel more beautiful.
Blessings,
Wendy
Clock & Corbel
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