Happy Sunday! Here’s a weekend waterview from Lake Norman. Autumn is my favorite color! The leaves have been a little less brilliant this fall due to our dry weather, but it still gives me a thrill to see the fall foliage and its watery reflections. According the drought monitor, we just entered the ‘severe drought’…
Category: Fall
Warm Up Your Fall Mornings with a Delicious Spiced Pumpkin Loaf Cake
Chilly fall mornings call for Spiced Pumpkin Loaf Cake! The essence of fall in a moist, warmly spiced loaf cake, topped with a sweet Maple Glaze; perfect with your morning coffee or your afternoon cuppa. You’ll also find an easy recipe for Cake Release, aka, Cake Goop, a one-step alternative to buttering and flouring your…
27 Recipes For Your Thanksgiving Feast You’ll Want to Gobble!
Find 27 recipes you’ll want to gobble for your Thanksgiving feast. Can you believe Thanksgiving is just a four Thursdays away. . . how did that happen? With Thanksgiving on the horizon, I’m celebrating with a little giveaway! And I’m sharing a round-up of recipes for entertaining your family or friends and your Thanksgiving feast!…
Weekend Waterview: Beautiful But Dry Weather & Boating with Dogs
Happy Sunday! Here’s a weekend waterview from Lake Norman. It finally feels like fall has arrived here in North Carolina! We’ve had some beautiful crisp mornings and plenty of sunshine . . . Unfortunately, we’re experiencing moderate drought conditions and extremely dry. You can actually watch the lake recede daily by the growing shoreline. Duke…
Fall Mums and Garden Plastic Pot Refresh and Easy Makeover with Paint
How to Make a Blooming Pumpkin the Easy Way and Fall on The Potting Bench
Find the steps and tips to create a blooming pumpkin as a centerpiece for your fall or Thanksgiving table the easy way. . .no cutting required! You’ll find flower longevity tips, the ‘float/soak’ method for maximum flower hydration and additional floral inspiration incorporating pumpkins in your fall décor. Happy October! It’s one of my favorite…
Welcoming Fall with Woodland Friends and Tabletop Fun in The Potting Shed
Happy Thursday! Can you believe we’re knocking on October’s door? October is my favorite month . . . the leaves turn, sweater weather arrives and for all things pumpkin! In anticipation of October’s arrival, woodland friends have gathered for some tabletop fun in The Potting Shed . . . And wearing their party hats in celebration!…
Celebrating Fall with Tea and Transferware + Apple Cinnamon Scones
Raise a cup of Apple Spice Tea to celebrate fall’s arrival! You’ll meet my favorite transferware and find a keeper recipe for Apple Cinnamon Scones; a taste of fall in a tender, flaky scone, filled with diced apple, spice, and a sweet and crunchy cinnamon topping. Welcome to the September edition of Tea on Tuesdays!…
A Sweet Fall Treat with a ‘Wow’ Factor: Puff Pastry Apple Roses
Flaky puff pastry meets thinly sliced apples in an easy, sweet treat to celebrate fall and apple season! Serve with a dusting of confectioners’ sugar and / or a warm drizzle of caramel sauce for an easy dessert with a ‘wow’ factor. Happy Monday! How about an easy sweet treat to celebrate apple season? I’ve…
The Potting Shed’s 11 Year Journey: Inspiration and DIYs for Shed Lovers
See how The Potting Shed has grown, with inspiration, DIYs and projects for shed lovers. You’ll find a host of shed decorating inspiration inside and out, designed and built with a blend of new and salvage materials, galvanized sheet metal counters and windows dressed with landscaping burlap. Happy Monday! My Potting Shed turned 11…