DIY, Decor and More
Here’s a little recap of some of the things that went on around here this weekend. I made this Creamy Chicken Quinoa and Broccoli Casserole from A Pinch of Yum. It is a healthy twist on the classic chicken, broccoli and rice casserole. My husband even liked it. It has bacon in it. Need I say more? I watched this video by… Read More
We have moved four times in the last five years, so I have packing for a move down to a science. One thing that I learned from our first move is that you only want to move the items that you really want and use. Packing for a move is a great time to clean and purge since you have to… Read More
You know how one thing leads to another and then that thing lead to something else? That is exactly what happened when I shared a tour of my friends Stacey and Mark’s Sleeping Porch. I got an email from Anne Gridley of the photography team of Gridley and Graves asking me about shooting my house and Stacey’s house for some upcoming… Read More
Hello Cleveland! What a crazy whirlwind week. It started last Tuesday when we moved our son into his new apartment in the Boston area. Then on Wednesday, I had the carpets cleaned in our rental house which in retrospect was not the best idea, but it was the only day that worked. I did learn that white vinegar in a… Read More
I am 100% Irish, and that means that we celebrated St. Patrick’s Day growing up. It was a tradition to wear green, decorate with shamrocks, have toasted Irish soda bread for breakfast, and finish the day with a corned beef and cabbage dinner. Here is an easy little treat to help celebrate the day. Irish Cream Marshmallow Treats are a twist on the… Read More
I love you a bushel and a peck. My mom used to sing this sweet song to my siblings and I as kids, and we in turn sing it to our kids and grandkids. You can download this free printable here. The background is transparent, so you can print it on any color paper you like. It is shown on white paper…. Read More
I have been working on feeding my family a more healthy diet. It was one of my New Year’s resolutions. I cut out wheat, sugar, and processed foods from meal planning. It is actually a lot easier than it sounds, and everyone is feeling better. With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, I don’t want to deprive anyone (including me) from a little treat. Dark… Read More
Thrifty Finds: Vintage Barware I know that I should not be out thrifting when I should be packing for our move. I know it. I do. I know it doesn’t make sense from a practical point of view. But … stay with me … what if I can’t find a really great local antique shop in Cleveland. What will I do? Did… Read More
This weekend I went to Cleveland for a house hunting trip. We didn’t have much luck, but we learned a lot about the area and ate well. I didn’t even take one picture. I brought my camera and never once used it, so I don’t have any pictures to show you from my trip. What I do have to show you is… Read More
Here is a sweet little decorative pillow tutorial perfect for Valentine’s Day. It is made with wool felt and a technique called reverse applique. Choose any color combination you like. It is simple and fun and I even think you could keep it around all year! Supplies: 2 – 11″ x 15″ pieces of wool felt in any color you like. 1 –… Read More
