Happy Thursday! Spring is 32 days away and I’m counting down the days, ready to step into spring! I’m dreaming of an early spring and gardening season so I’m reaching into the archives to pick some garden blooms and flowers to share today! Click on the highlighted links if you’d like to revisit a post or…
Share the love with Chocolate-Ricotta Love Cake. An easy, make-ahead dessert that starts with a box mix that’s impressive enough to serve company. Happy Monday! Help yourself to love-by-the-slice and an easy, make-ahead cake that starts with a box mix! Chocolate-Ricotta Love Cake is perfect anytime, but especially appropriate for Valentine’s Day. There are three…
Chase away winter’s chill with this warming and comforting soup recipe. Puréed white beans make a creamy and hearty base for smoked sausage, nutritious kale and satisfying pasta. Use the smoked sausage of your choice; turkey or chicken for a healthier alternative or andouille for extra spice and heat. Happy Thursday!. White Bean-Sausage-Kale Pasta Soup…
Repurpose a candy box to make a heart-shaped flower arrangement and table centerpiece for Valentine’s Day. You’ll find flower longevity tips and additional floral and table inspiration for Valentine’s Day. Happy Monday! I’m joining my blogging friends for some flower therapy and Monday Morning Blooms. Flower therapy is just what the doctor ordered on a…
Happy Sun-Day! Here’s a weekend waterview from Lake Norman. Those of you living in the southeastern US like us, may be asking yourself, “What is that strange, bright ball of light in the sky?” Why it’s the sun . . . . . I’d almost forgotten what it looked like! ;) After one of the…
Upcycle your empty cardboard tubes to make napkin rings, embellished with ribbon and wax seals. An easy and fun project that can be customized to match your table décor for any season or holiday. Happy February! I always seem to be searching for napkin rings for my tablescapes since my favorite source, Pier 1, closed…
Sugar-sprinkled piecrust envelopes deliver a strawberry filling and sweet Valentine’s Day treat that’s quick and easy to assemble! Valentine’s Day is two weeks away and I have sweet treat to deliver to your family, sweetheart or Galentine! These Mini Strawberry Love Letter Pies are quick and easy to assemble using refrigerated pie crust. The inspiration…
Happy Tuesday! January seems to have flown by. . . Can you believe there’s only a week left in the month? With Valentine’s Day on the horizon, I’m happy to be part of a Valentine Tablescape Blog Hop! You’ll find romantic as well as whimsical-themed table inspiration for Valentine’s Day from 20 table stylists at…
Find 14 Valentine’s Day tablescapes and centerpieces with inspiration for celebrating with your sweetheart, family or friends. You’ll find tips for creating edible centerpieces, candy vase floral arrangements, rose petal ice cubes, an Alice in Wonderland-inspired tea party and more. I love putting together a table or centerpiece to add some fun and whimsy to…
Embrace winter with a cozy tea setting for two by a Winter Nesting Tree. You’ll find snowmen, cardinals, a favorite winter tea blend and recipe for sweet snowball cookies. Welcome to the January edition of Tea on Tuesdays, a celebration of tea on the third Tuesday of every month! Pam and I are excited to…