I have a Christmas cocktail that’s guaranteed to make your spirits bright, Christmas Sangria with Rosemary Simple Syrup! This sangria is as easy to mix as it is to drink and a festive cocktail for a crowd. You can easily adjust the fruit and ingredients to suit your taste, or substitute sparkling water, lemon-lime soda…
I’ve been feathering my nest and decking the halls of the Potting Shed for Christmas! Adding greenery and pine cones to window boxes. . . to wellies. . . And to watering cans. I filled a basket on the door with a mixture of freshly cut cedar, pine, and boxwood. I added the greenery to wet floral foam…
I’m dining with snowmen with Casa Moda’s Evergreen Ernie dinnerware. Evergreen Ernie by Casa Moda brings a little winter fun to the table which meant flurries were in the forecast for the Potting Shed! Four assorted plump and jolly snowmen decorate the salad plates in shades of blue and green, with brown accents to pair with blue…
We spent a long weekend in November at Portsmouth Island, a small southern Outer Banks barrier island. Portsmouth Island is 13 miles long and only accessible by a small boat or privately run ferry. It’s one of the last wild frontiers of the Outer Banks with no businesses and only a small handful of National Park Service regulated and managed…
These Christmas wreath cookie are as fun to decorate as they are to eat! Only four ingredients required, plus your decorative sprinkles. Like all macaroons, since they’re flourless, they’re also gluten-free. This is a festive little cookie for your holiday baking and if you need an afternoon pick me up with a cup of tea. If you’re…
There’s a lot of white dog love around here. . . Ranging from 4 to 14 pounds. We’re puppy sitting for my mother-in-law while she’s in the hospital. Chloe and Gracie are old ladies who have had to learn to share with a very energetic 4-month old Zoe, and 2-year old Maddie, both Maltipoos. When you go from 2 dogs to 4, it…
Are you busy decking the halls and trimming the tree? I am currently dog sitting my mother-in-law’s two puppies while she’s in the hospital, so I’m knee-deep in white dogs as well as Christmas decorations. :) Thank you for all your prayers and get well wishes for her, please keep them coming. We’re hoping she’ll be released to rehab…
Are you stuffed with turkey from your Thanksgiving feast and decking the halls? Turkey and Wild Rice Salad with Cranberries and Pecans is a keeper recipe! It’s healthy, satisfying and a delicious way to enjoy your leftover turkey! You can make it ahead to dish up and have on hand to enjoy when you’re decking the halls or throw it…
Sending you a Happy Thanksgiving wishes from our two turkey lovers! I also have a Knee Mail request. My dear mother-in-law Betty went into the hospital earlier this week from a fall and fractured ribs. She’s having difficulty breathing with the pain. We’re visiting her in the hospital today and our turkey is in the freezer waiting…
Recipe for a Happy Thanksgiving: Wine, Pie, Repeat! Pumpkin-Pecan Streusel Pie with Pecan Piecrust Wishing you a safe and Happy Thanksgiving. . . And all the turkey you can gobble! From two turkey lovers :) Wishing you or your family members safe travels and a happy holiday weekend! Happy Thanksgiving from Chloe & Gracie ♥