Find tablescape and centerpiece inspiration to celebrate fall. You’ll find tutorials and seasonal tips for pumpkin vase centerpieces, easy flower arranging methods, floral garland for alfresco and indoor dining. While Mother Nature still has plenty of summer weather in store for us in North Carolina, I’m anxiously awaiting fall’s arrival, my favorite season! Whooooooo else…
Create your own copycat Jack-O’-Lantern Pillows, inspired by Pottery Barn’s version. A fun DIY craft project for Halloween, to scare up some smiles and save money too. 🎃 Happy Monday! Calling all Halloween lovers, I’m sharing a fun craft project you can make in the comfort of your AC when it’s hot and steamy outside.…
Summer just got sweeter with Peach Curd and Blueberry Trifle, an easy no-bake dessert for the lazy days of summer! You’ll also find a method to make Cold Brew Tea to beat the heat; an easy way to make refreshing cold tea in advance, refrigerated and ready to serve for easy entertaining. Happy Tuesday! Welcome…
Happy Sunday! Here’s a weekend waterview from Lake Norman. . . It’s been a week of hot, steamy and stormy weather with two EF1 tornados touching down just north of us, as they made their way through neighboring counties. Fortunately there were no injuries or fatalities from the storms, but there were downed trees and power outages…
Scare up a candy bowl using an easy trick for your Halloween treats and to elevate the fun. Happy Friday! How about an easy Halloween craft project? We had some scary weather this week with severe thunderstorms and two EF1 tornados touching down in neighboring counties. Fortunately there were no injuries or fatalities from the…
Happy Monday! It’s one of my favorite days of the month, when I join my blogging friends for some flower therapy and Monday Morning Blooms! Pam, Lidy and I are excited to welcome Sarah, from Hyacinths for the Soul, as our special guest ‘bloomer’ today. You can find the links to my blogging friends’ floral inspiration…
Celebrate peach season with Easy Microwave Peach Curd, made with just four ingredients, no eggs required! Enjoy for breakfast on toast, muffins or swirled into yogurt, serve with scones for teatime, or fold in whipped cream or cream cheese for a burst of peach flavor. Happy Friday! How about an easy recipe in celebration of…
Find DIYs, flower centerpieces and table inspiration using sunflowers to transition for summer into fall. Happy August! Who doesn’t love sunflowers? These cheery flowers are instant ‘mood-lifters’ and never fail to make me smile. Sunflowers are the perfect flower to transition from summer to fall with their sunny yellow rays and warm brown centers! Sunflowers…
Happy Sunday! Here’s a weekend waterview from Lake Norman. It’s the Dog Days of Summer! We refer to the uncomfortably hot, sultry days of summer as the ‘Dog Days’ of Summer. The origin of that phrase has its roots in astronomy. The ‘Dog Days’ are the period following the heliacal rising of the star system…
Dress up your napkins with DIY Sunflower Napkin Rings, a blooming addition to your table and easy craft project! Happy Friday! How about a fun and easy craft project to dress up your napkins? My favorite source for napkin rings, Pier 1, is long gone…*sniff*. With an upcoming Monday Morning Blooms post featuring sunflowers, I…