Hello Beauti-Fall. . . You’re my favorite season and I’m glad you’re finally here! I’ve been counting down the days to your arrival and ready for a harvest of apples, leaves, pumpkins! Easy DIY Fall Harvest Arrangement Ready for cooler temperatures. . . Looking forward to your colors and textures. . . Fall boating and picnic weather.…
Happy Friday! I’m inviting you to a lakeside picnic for this week’s edition of Floral Friday, along with my blogging friends! You can find their links for beautiful floral and picnic inspiration at the bottom of this post. Our theme and challenge for this week’s edition of Floral Friday was to use jars in a…
It’s said that everyone is a little bit Irish on St. Patrick’s Day! I’m sharing some a round-up to help you Eat, Drink and Be Irish, with 17+ recipes and St. Patrick’s Day inspiration from the kitchen to the table! Click on the link below the photos for the complete recipe, sources and a taste…
Hello September. . . I’m so glad you’re here! I’ve been waiting not-so-patiently for your arrival. I’m ready for cooler temperatures. . . Looking forward to your colors and textures. . . Fall boating and picnic weather. . . Fall Pontoon Picnic The Flavors of Fall Picnic Leaf peeping. . . Beautiful orange sunsets. . . The arrival…
Happy Memorial Day Weekend! Here’s a little weekend waterview. Our Memorial Day weekend weather forecast has been a mix of sunny, cloudy, and stormy. I hung a basket on the dock this morning filled with Queen Anne’s Lace that I picked from the field next to my Potting Shed. They cut the field for hay around…
I’ve been feasting this week with the Novel Bakers, inspired by The Forest Feast Gatherings: Simple Vegetarian Menus for Hosting Friends & Family by Erin Gleeson. If you missed our review, you can find Part 1 with a Floral/Edible Table Runner, Butternut Hummus and Endive Bar; and Part 2 with Easy Tray Centerpieces, a Pear-Thyme Galette, and Salted Fudge…
Happy Labor Day Weekend! We’re enjoying some cooler temperatures this morning (62 degrees!) and lower humidity this weekend, with highs in the 80s instead of 90s and sunny skies after Hermine passed through. The perfect temperature to enjoy your coffee on the dock or porch or and open the windows. We’re looking forward to a little…
Welcome September. . . I’m so glad you’re here! I’ve been waiting not-so-patiently for your arrival. I’m ready for cooler temperatures. . . Looking forward to your colors and textures. . . Fall boating and picnic weather. . . Fall Pontoon Picnic The Flavors of Fall Picnic Leaf peeping. . . Beautiful sunsets. . . The arrival of pumpkins.…
It’s National Flag Week, with Flag Day on June 14th, commemorating the adoption of the flag of the United States and paying tribute to the banner that weaves us together and waves above us all. I filled a basket to hang on our dock at the lake with Queen Anne’s Lace, Endless Summer Hydrangea and carnations for a little…
April 23rd is National Picnic Day and kicks off the season to pack a basket, grab a blanket or quilt and head outdoors! In celebration of picnic season, I packed a post with picnics, portable salads, and menu ideas from the archives! Click on the links in red to revisit the posts for picnic inspiration and recipes :)…