For those of you yearning for spring, I have some flower therapy for your table . . . Katie Alice® English Garden by Pfaltzgraff! Northamptonshire born lifestyle designer Katie Alice weaves her colorful magical story across beautiful tableware collections, inspired by her love of vintage heirlooms and antique fabrics. English Garden Dinnerware, a pattern inspired by antique wallpaper, is…
I’m ready to say farewell to February and hello to March! Ready for a Spring in my Step. . . And to Spring Forward. Ready to Nest on the Porch. . . And Galvanized to Garden. And ready to pot! Ready for the Bloom. . . And the cheery and delicious Violets of March. “Despite the forecast. . . .…
We had a second dusting of snow in a week, just enough to satisfy my craving for a little snow this winter! Snow is rare here and usually fleeting, so I get that giddy feeling you have to wake on a snow day and find out school is cancelled. I couldn’t resist the urge to…
I have a cookbook to share and giveaway, just in time for American Heart Month! *Good Food for a Healthy Heart (Hearst, February 2015) by the editors of Good Housekeeping, is a collection of 185 delicious family-friendly recipes featuring everyday fare that’s low in sodium, calories, and saturated fat. *I received a copy of this book…
My Potting Shed is in print in Flea Market Gardens Magazine! She’s part of Sheds Revamped in the spring 2015 issue available now through May 4th. I knew in December the publication was coming out sometime this spring, but I wasn’t sure exactly when it was hitting the newsstands until a blogging friend let me know she saw…
With our Arctic chill, I’m in need of the promise of spring and some flower therapy! I filled my Heritage Ball Jars with some grocery store blooms in my Potting Shed. Some alstroemeria and iris for a sunny burst of yellow in Heritage Collection Blue Mason Jars. . . Hydrangeas, carnations and snapdragons in Heritage Collection Spring Green Mason…
For those of you who are winter weary and covered in snow, I’m inviting you along to the British Virgin Islands! You’re welcome to join me on a power boat cruise for some fun in the sun, enjoying the turquoise waters and white sand beaches of the Caribbean! This is a photo heavy post even after much editing, so…
Let the Good Flavors Roll for Mardi Gras with Muffuletta Puff Pastry Pinwheels! Inspired by the quintessential New Orleans sandwich of cured meats, cheese and tangy olive salad, these pinwheels are a quick and easy appetizer to throw together for a taste of the Big Easy to celebrate Mardi Gras, or anytime you need a…
I’m at the table with edible blooms and the delicate florals of the Mikasa Endearment Dinnerware. A soft palette and spray of delicate flowers surround a single center flower of the Mikasa Endearment Dinnerware collection. And graceful scalloped edges are highlighted with gold on this classic floral pattern, back by popular demand. Blooming napkins are folded into a diagonal pocket for Mikasa Cameo…
Every pup needs Love Bites for Valentine’s Day! I found Love-Me-Tenders at the bulk treat bar at Petco. Conversation hearts for canines :) And Santa Paws delivered heart sweaters from HomeGoods at Christmas. Chloe says, “Be my Valentine, Chews Me!” Love is a four-legged word ♥ Happy Valentine’s Day from Chloe & Gracie ♥ Thank you for your visit!