Happy Friday! I’m sharing a Christmas in July craft project for those of you who want to escape heat and humidity outside and retreat to a whimsical snowy setting! These winter nests and snowy owls are an addition our Winter Nesting Tree. Our ‘Winter Nesting Tree’ is a wintry mix of icy branches, snowflakes, birds, glittery…
Delicious Red Velvet Scones are a sweet and easy teatime treat! They start with a box of cake mix, are studded with white chocolate chips, and topped with a simple vanilla glaze. Welcome to the February edition of Tea on Tuesdays, a celebration of tea on the third Tuesday of every month! Pam and I…
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…
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…
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…
Happy Sunday! Here’s a weekend waterview from Lake Norman. We’re off to a chilly start this morning for our neck of the woods, but looking forward to the sun returning and warming things up . . . a nice change of pace after a very wet January and storms moving through earlier this week! Between…
Snowball Cookies are melt-in-your-mouth tender and buttery, filled with finely chopped pecans and covered with a blizzard of confectioners’ sugar. Happy Thursday! How about a sweet treat to enjoy with your favorite cuppa or mug of hot cocoa? These Snowball Cookies are an oldie but a goodie and favorite cookie to enjoy or share, especially…
Decorate a tree for winter to inspire cozy winter nesting. This bird-themed tree adds some sparkle and twinkle beyond Christmas for the cold, gray winter months; decorated with bird ornaments, glittery nests, snowflakes, icy branches and pine cones. Happy Monday, I hope you’re staying warm and cozy! We enjoying some milder January weather after an…
Cozy comfort food in a bowl: hearty and warming soup recipes! You’ll find recipes for chili and soup with hearty ingredients like Italian sausage, potatoes and pasta to flavorful veggies that pack some nutrition like butternut squash, kale and spinach. Additionally you’ll find a favorite chicken soup recipe for cold and flu season! It’s starting…
Create an easy throw blanket with finger loop yarn, no knitting needles or crochet hooks required! This is a fun winter project that you can complete in a weekend to keep you warm and cozy. Happy Monday! How about a fun craft project to keep you warm and cozy this winter? We had a couple…