Refreshing the Library
The beginning of a new year somehow brings out a desire to refresh some old spaces and spruce them up a bit. Our library is…
Winter Luncheon Table Setting
Winter encourages the making of one dish meals like risotto, stew, spaghetti and soups. A Friend was coming for lunch so a Shrimp Risotto seemed…
Holiday Centerpiece from the Garden
If you need a quick centerpiece to grace your dining table or living room, gather a few greens and blooms from the garden and…Voila!…in less…
The Story Christmas Tree
Every family has Christmas traditions that become an integral part of their holiday celebrations. Welcome, Everyone, I am so excited that you are here today.…
Magnolia…Perfect for the Holidays
Today come join me for three different ways to use Magnolia for the holidays. Magnolia is one of my favorite natural elements to harvest from…
Turn a Chandelier Into a Witch’s Hat
Hallowe’en, celebrated on All Hallow’s Eve, when the veil between this life and the next is said to be thin enough to allow the spirits…
Witch Hat and Broom Table Favors
Witch hats are a typical symbol for Halloween along with black cats, skeletons, etc. If you’re shooting for an elegant Hallowe’en table setting, then you…
Fall Door Hanging Flower Basket
Welcome to the Blog today, Friends, as I try putting together a basket to hang on the door. This could go on your front door…
A Few Fall Changes…New Look
It always amazes me that just a few decorative changes in a room can create a completely different feel. I pulled the Fall decor box…
Best Focaccia Bread Ever
Focaccia Bread Easiest and Best You’ll Ever Make (Recipe from Milk Street) I recently made this recipe and gave a few pieces to a friend…