DIY, Decor and More
Last year my Christmas décor was red, white and blue. This year I had an amazing idea! Don’t laugh. I decided to change it up a little with a red, white and woodland theme. I already had birch logs that I could make into candle holders. I was halfway there. Then I had another amazing idea. I said not to laugh. What… Read More
In my years of decorating gingerbread houses each Christmas season, I have had plenty of mishaps. I’ve had walls cave in, cookies crack and a candy decorated roof slide off its yummy foundation. You name it, and it has probably happened to me at some point. But, I still keep coming back year after year making this symbol of holiday cheer. It’s a… Read More
Casual, comfortable and easy … those are the three words that describe my Thanksgiving table setting. I want it to be all about the important things like family, friends and the food and less about I’m afraid to wipe my mouth on this beautiful vintage embroidered napkin. Been there, done that, and I will do it again, because I can’t help myself. This time though … casual… Read More
Thanksgiving Favors: Peanut Butter Horse Chestnuts I know I have talked about the tradition of favors at our holiday table before. My mother-in-law always had them at her table, so it just seemed natural for me to carry on the tradition. It’s always one of my favorite things to plan and make, because it is like a little gift for… Read More
I am getting ready for next weeks Thanksgiving festivities. This year I am going with a more casual table, so I made a woven paper table runner. It is reminiscent of the elementary school woven paper placemats that we all made as kids around Thanksgiving each year. This is so simple. It probably doesn’t need a tutorial, but I will show you… Read More
This months thrifty finds are brought to you by the mid century. Every fall the women in my family – aunts, cousins, mom, sister and sister-in-law – gather together for a weekend. It’s been a tradition for the last twelve years. We stay at my aunt’s cottage in the lake region of Maine. It is a wonderful time of bonding…. Read More
Just a bit of news I forgot to mention here last month. Coastal Living asked me if they could use one of my photos in their October issue. What? After I picked myself up off the floor, I calmly agreed to it. It is on page 14 for those of you who have the issue. The article is about sleeping porches,… Read More
I went to an open house at a local wine and cheese shop called Sandy’s Provisions and this was one of the appetizers served. It was so delicious. I asked our host if she would share the recipe. She laughed as she told me how easy it was to make. Brie topped with mango chutney and bacon then heated in the microwave. … Read More
Anthro-Inspired Pom Pom Table Runner When I saw the Nomades Table Runner at Anthropologie, I fell in love. It had colorful layers of pom-pom trim that added the perfect playful touch of whimsy to what was otherwise a plain white table runner. I new I could create a version that would be just as cute and more affordable for my budget. Nomades… Read More
Feature Recipe I really enjoyed the Comfort Food Blog Hop and Link Party this past week. Thanks to my wonderful co-hosts: All Things Beautiful, Kirb Appeal, The Stonybrook House, Hymns and Verses, A Pinerest Addict, Major Hoff Takes a Wife and Texas Cottage. Thanks also to everyone who linked up their favorite recipes to the link party. There were a lot of… Read More
