The Circle of Kindness: An Irish Journey of the Heart is the third book in a series about the nurturing power of food and love, by Jana Kolpen & Mary Tiegreen, following Dancing with the Moon and The Secrets of Pistoulet. The quirkiest and most delicious of this charming series, I found myself wanting to dine at…
Dancing with the Moon: A Story of Love at the Villa della Luna, continues with the adventures of Mademoiselle J that began in The Secrets of Pistoulet. I first visited Villa della Luna through Pfaltzgraff’s collection of Dinnerware~ created from the art of Jana Kolpen and Mary Tiegreen in this magical & charming tale. In Dancing with the Moon, Mademoiselle J embarks on her…
I was first introduced to Mademoiselle J in Dancing with the Moon, the second book in this magical series. I traveled back in time and journeyed through the pages with her in The Secrets of Pistoulet~ a charming little book filled with food, magic, and love. . . “There is magic and mystery in the farmhouse known as…
We all love the water. . . We’re mesmerized by it. . . Fascinated. . . Entertained. . . Relaxed by it. . . And just pretty dog gone happy to be near it! Chloe & Gracie hope you’re doing something that makes you happy this weekend! Thank you for your visit, I’m joining: Seasonal Sundays, Mosaic…
Celebrate the red, white and blueberry with this easy and healthy appetizer for your Fourth of July snacking. Berry Caprese Bruschetta is a perfect summer appetizer with berries in season. . . Perfectly Patriotic too with the red, white & blue from the strawberries, mozzarella and blueberries! The recipe is adapted from Southern Living’s Strawberry Caprese Salad to…
With July 4th approaching, here’s a recap of some patriotic ideas and Red, White & Blue treats for your Independence Day Celebration! Click on the links to revisit or for a taste :) A Star-Spangled Celebration Land of the Free Lemonade A refreshing combination of pureed watermelon & lemonade~ garnished with watermelon stars and blueberries. What So Proudly…
I’m lakeside enjoying a little seaside dining with Pfaltzgraff Seaside Dinnerware! Pfaltzgraff’s Seaside brings the color palette of the sun, sand, and sea to the table. Shells, starfish, and a rope detail, dot the coastal borders of the plates in shades of blue and green with a touch of sunny yellow. I combed the aisles…
A garden metaphor for life~ note to self and blooming chalkboard inspiration for my Potting Shed back door. Life is a Garden~ Leave the flowers and pull the weeds. A favorite pillow had suffered through multiple pollen seasons on the porch and washings, and was looking a little weedy & shabby~ So I picked a few flowers from Michaels to plant.…
“Anyone can be a gardener. It’s simply a matter of choice. On the day you find yourself fretting about the first frost~ Or ruminating about rhododendron color, The day you say to yourself, ‘I’m a gardener’– You are One. You need no degrees or doctorates. No accumulations of blue ribbons at a prestigious Iris competition. No title bestowed by…
Cowgirl Couscous Salad is a combination of a southwest couscous salad and cowboy caviar. More of a procedure than a recipe, you can adjust the ingredients to satisfy your buckaroos’ taste buds or add chicken for additional protein for more of a complete meal. I call this Cowgirl Couscous Salad since my husband is not wild about couscous, so it’s…