At the strong urging of my wonderful sister who inspired me to write my blog, I am going to try posting daily, Monday through Friday. Here is my topic plan, pending last minute changes. Monday: Decor Tuesday: Tuesday’s Top Finds Wednesday: Fashion...
Growing up in a house filled with good food, Thanksgiving has always been a favorite holiday at our house. Spending the weekend before pouring over recipes is an activity we look forward to. Then we make the shopping lists, and shop, and shop, and shop. Wednesdays are spent making...
We are always looking for delicious and healthy ‘go to’ snacks for after school or whenever hunger beckons. One of our all time favorites is this savory yogurt dish. Growing up, my Mom would make it whenever we had guests and occasionally for daily consumption. It has only 3...
It seems that everything we buy now comes with a remote control. TV. Wii. X box. Stereo. I have been searching for a useful yet attractive way to corral this ever growing pile. There are the obvious choices of devices made for this purpose. This one in particular caught...
The Pantsuit is back. It is functional. It is glamorous. It a savvy garment that easily transitions from a day to night with just a change of accessories and footwear. With an unending possibility of details, the pantsuit is a must-have addition to any wardrobe. Below: This Chicago Pantsuit from...
With cooler weather and chilly evenings come warm nights by a crackling fire. While the fireplace is typically the architectural focal point of the room, the fireplace screen can be an afterthought. It is often something plugged in to fill a need with often a mental note to upgrade later....
There are few things as versatile as natural elements. One of my favorites is petrified wood. It is real, has a wonderful organic shape, varied and beautiful coloration, and a wonderful juxtaposition of ashen rustic edges with a polished lustrous sheen. As such, it works beautifully in any setting...
With the Fall arrive wonderful cabbages, colorful carrots, cranberries, and broccoli. They come together beautifully to form this wonderful multifaceted and textured salad. Although the flavors are complex, the preparation itself is quite simple. Ingredients: 1/2 head purple cabbage 1/2 head green cabbage 1/4 cauliflower 1 small bunch carrots...
We all know the joys of finding that special shell or sea glass during the wonderful days of summer. As our children grow they also enjoy the same excitement, but often in a more voluminous fashion. For years my children collected shells at the annual family beach trip. The...
There is something about the brisk cool air that makes me want to grab a warm and toasty drink. That also means I might as well have a spectacular glass to pour that drink in. The fall makes me harken back to the golden glasses of yesteryear such as the ones...