I’m making the transition from summer to fall, at the table with Lindsey Dinnerware by Mikasa. As much as I would like to fling myself headlong into fall, with cozy sweaters, bowls of hearty soup. . . . . . and mugs of hot cider~ there is plenty of summer weather with temperatures in the 80s…
I’m joining The Novel Bakers with Gathering in the Garden: From lifelong friends, artists, and gardeners, comes a delightful little gift book full of ideas to transform ordinary events into garden parties, complete with menus and recipes. Gathering in the Garden begins with a Tomato Taste-Off. I’m savoring that last bit of summer with tomatoes fresh from…
I’m joining The Novel Bakers with Gathering in the Garden: From lifelong friends, artists, and gardeners, comes a delightful little gift book full of ideas to transform ordinary events into garden parties, complete with menus and recipes. I had a little Gathering in the Garden inspiration and fun with Shelley Snow’s scarecrow, May Rain, and my version of her…
I’m joining The Novel Bakers with Gathering in the Garden: From lifelong friends, artists, and gardeners, comes a delightful little gift book full of ideas to transform ordinary events into garden parties, complete with menus and recipes. I had a little Gathering in the Garden inspiration and fun with Shelley Snow’s scarecrow, “May Rain”, dressed in her…
I’ve been enamored with all the swallowtail butterflies I’ve seen this summer. They overwinter in a crysalis unlike their monarch cousins who are about to begin their fall migration to Mexico. You can find a guideline and chart here and look up your latitude to see when the monarchs will pass through your area on their…
A sweet and easy repeat of our {Less} Labor Day Picnic if you need idea for simple end-of-summer celebration. Hope you enjoy a second helping! We’re enjoying a lakeside picnic over the holiday weekend~ I’m testing the theory that everything tastes better out of a jar~ it certainly is convenient & more fun :) A layered salad…
In anticipation of fall, I’m at the table with Falling Leaves Dinnerware by Pfaltzgraff. In North Carolina, we don’t see our leaves turn or feel the nip in the air until the end of October. Fall is my favorite time of year and I’m anxiously awaiting both! Falling Leaves Dinnerware brings an organic feel to the table…
Our water dogs have never been in the lake above their paws. We decided it was time for Chloe to have a swimming lesson. We suited her up with a life jacket for her first lesson. The jacket was a wee bit large, her front leg kept coming out while swimming so it was jettisoned. A…
I picked some blooms and a watering can hanging from the rafters, to fill in welcome . . . Despite our very wet summer, the coleus and caladiums have survived and the hydrangeas are loving the extra water. No need for watering cans except for decoration! “Gardening requires lots of water – most of it in…
I’m weighing anchor and setting sail with nautical red and blue stripes and enamel boat dishes! Summer usually means boating for us, but record rainfall has kept our boat docked with little lake time. . . Our crew is ready for all paws on deck if the weather cooperates! A galvanized metal tiered stand is…