It’s a time of transition weather wise here in North Carolina. We haven’t had our first frost yet and some of the summer annuals and flowers are still blooming. I gave my window boxes on the Potting Shed a touch of fall color with a quick fix and the addition of a pumpkin and some…
I’m giving thanks with a giveaway in time for turkey day! I started blogging in 2010 as a way to create after I retired from retail and keep myself off the streets. :) I didn’t miss the daily grind of the inventory headaches or the 60+ hour work weeks, but I missed merchandising and creativity that came with it to tell a story,…
It’s that time of year to fall back and when most of us in the US have turned back our clocks. It’s also time when my internal clock falls to comfort food. . .Harvesting, Gathering, and Thanksgiving! Click on the links if you’d like to fall back for a taste or a peek at a little fall tabletop or Thanksgiving inspiration! Plymouth…
Happy November 1st! The foliage around the lake is starting to put on their fall colors and we enjoyed a couple of beautiful days of crisp fall weather this week. I took these photos on Thursday after the rain moved out and we had some glorious sunshine. It’s raining again today and tomorrow but our…
Transform plain sugar cookies into cookies to celebrate Owl-oween that are a hoot to make! I’m sending you wishes for a Happy Owl-oween. . . Owl eyes are watching you. . . Not scary, just sweet! I found an owl cookie on Pinterest that’s a hoot to make! This is more of a method than…
Chloe & Gracie give Halloween two paws up! After all, Halloween is all about the treats! I found some pumpkin flavor Howlin’ Goodies Dog Treats at HomeGoods. And witch hats flew home to land on their heads from Hobby Lobby. Getting their hats to stay on their heads is a real trick :) Best Witches for a Happy…
Halloween is the time of year when it’s fun to dress up, including your cocktail. You can transform your Bloody Mary with a few spooky garnishes to make it a Bloody Scary for All Hallows’ Eve. While I stay away from gore, I do enjoy a little scary fun especially in a celebratory cocktail with Halloween falling on Saturday this…
With All Hallows’ Eve approaching, I couldn’t resist having a little scary fun at the table. I was creeping along the aisles of HomeGoods a couple of weeks ago where I found haunted house plates, elegantly decrepit in a gold luxe finish for a haunted tableau, along with “no tricks, just treats” appetizer plates. “Eat, Drink, and Be…
I’m at the table with the softer side of fall with Mikasa Parchment Engraved Dinnerware. With an embossed scroll pattern encircling the rim, Parchment Engraved Dinnerware by Mikasa is a modern update on a classic white design. A plaid throw in shades of wheat and white provides a warm foundation for the table, layered over a…
I’m rolling out the pumpkins in welcome for Members of The Black Hat Society and joining A Fanciful Twist for the 8th Annual Witches Tea Party! The Witch is In and we’re gathering in the Potting Shed! She’s dressed for Halloween in celebration and ready for our tricks and treats. This witch doesn’t like things too scary, with the exception of…