Happy Monday! It’s one of my favorite days of the month, when I join my blogging friends for some flower therapy and Monday Morning Blooms! Pam, Lidy and I are excited to welcome Sarah, from Hyacinths for the Soul, as our special guest ‘bloomer’ today. You can find the links to my blogging friends’ floral inspiration…
Celebrate peach season with Easy Microwave Peach Curd, made with just four ingredients, no eggs required! Enjoy for breakfast on toast, muffins or swirled into yogurt, serve with scones for teatime, or fold in whipped cream or cream cheese for a burst of peach flavor. Happy Friday! How about an easy recipe in celebration of…
Happy Sunday! Here’s a weekend waterview from Lake Norman. It’s the Dog Days of Summer! We refer to the uncomfortably hot, sultry days of summer as the ‘Dog Days’ of Summer. The origin of that phrase has its roots in astronomy. The ‘Dog Days’ are the period following the heliacal rising of the star system…
Dress up your napkins with DIY Sunflower Napkin Rings, a blooming addition to your table and easy craft project! Happy Friday! How about a fun and easy craft project to dress up your napkins? My favorite source for napkin rings, Pier 1, is long gone…*sniff*. With an upcoming Monday Morning Blooms post featuring sunflowers, I…
Cool off with a refreshing, no-bake summer dessert, Lemon Freezer Bars! Quick and easy to make to pull out of the freezer when you you’re craving a creamy, lemony treat! You’ll also find additional summer tea party inspiration from my Tea on Tuesday friends. Happy Tuesday! Welcome to July’s edition of Tea on Tuesdays, a…
Celebrate watermelon season with a Watermelon Mule, a summery twist on the classic Moscow Mule, and refreshing cocktail for summer parties and BBQs. Happy Friday! Is it hot where you are? The heat index is in the triple digits here in NC. Let’s mix up a refreshing summer cocktail with summer’s quintessential fruit: Sweet, juicy…
Happy Saturday! Here’s a weekend waterview from Lake Norman. If you don’t know us, we’re Sophie and Lola and we volunteered to be guest bloggers today. 🐾🐾 We’re guest hosting for our mom, as she says she has a hard time getting back into a regular routine after a holiday. 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 It’s been…
Welcome summer at the table with hydrangeas and butterflies. You’ll find tips to create a hydrangea and hosta leaf vase centerpiece as well as hydrangea longevity tips. Additionally you’ll find summer table inspiration from 20 bloggers and table stylists. Happy Tuesday, I’m welcoming summer as part of a Summer Tablescape Blog Hop! You’ll find my…
Find summer table and centerpiece inspiration with themes and ideas ranging from nautical, seaside, tropical, or fresh-from-the-garden, for your outdoor entertaining and dining. Happy Wednesday! I think that alfresco or outdoor dining is at its best when combined with a fun summer theme or activity! With a little imagination, you can be transported to a…
Bring the garden to the table and enjoy summer alfresco dining with watering cans as vases for garden blooms. A quilt provides a charming tablecloth for a garden-inspired table and casual dining with the birds, butterflies and bees. Happy June! It’s one of my favorite days of the month, when I join my blogging friends…