Outdoor lighting can make or break alfresco dining. Whimsical illumination can take many forms from votives to fairy lights to string lights to illuminated branches. Below are some recent finds, if you are interested in a particular item, there is an embedded link in each picture below to make...
I love tea. Growing up with a tea drinking mother I assumed all tea was fantastic. I was in for a rude awakening the first time I had tea in college. It turns out Mom made her tea with a mixture of teas. She made blends of tea for flavor, color,...
Spring has almost sprung and phones are popping up everywhere in the house. As I have had Spring fever recently and been organizing everything, the phones and their charging cords are even more of an eyesore. Below are some practical and aesthetically pleasing charging stations for various rooms and purposes....
We recently spent a few days in New York. As my children always say, no trip to NY is complete without a trip to Dylan’s Candy Bar. It is hard to disagree. How can you beat a giant chocolate Easter Rabbit that greets you at the door and lollipop...
So New Years resolutions have been made and number one on my list this year is the usual suspect, to get in better shape. I suspect you may have a similar resolution. As long as we are going to be exercising, why not look great doing it. Below are some...
Movie night is a favorite at our house. There is the anticipation of kicking back, relaxing, and enjoying the presence of those around you in complete comfort. After the excitement of selecting the perfect movie, picking out just the right candy, popping corn, and claiming your seat, comes the...
I never realized just how much the girls looked forward to christmas stockings until last year when they told me that after the Santa gift, their favorite thing to do was to go through their stockings and discover all the little surprises inside. What they get varies from year to...
I have always wanted an orange tree. As we don’t live in Florida or California, it has always been merely a dream. Then one day I came across an orange tree for sale at the Farmer’s market. There is a master gardner there that is always growing something of...
Although men are hard to shop for, sometimes finding the right gift for women is equally challenging. If you are having difficulty with finding the right gift for her for the holidays, birthdays, or anniversaries, try some of these ideas. There is a wide assortment of price points, so there...
The time is fast approaching to get a gift for the special man in your life. I seem to have little to no luck getting a wish list from my husband. If you find yourself in the same predicament for holidays, birthdays, or anniversaries, try some of these ideas. There...