hot fun in the summertime
I was just looking through our photos from summer vacation last year. We had so much fun! We're not likely to travel this year, but my daughter and I are looking forward to lots of time lounging poolside, taking beach trips and whatever else we … Continue Reading
the “kitchen sink”: a recipe
Beck's Prime was just around the corner from our last house, and we frequented it so much that as soon as we walked in the door, the manager would call out an order for chips and queso. We would enjoy sipping our sodas and munching on the chips … Continue Reading
DIY for your soul
Remember the SNL sketch, "Daily Affirmations with Stuart Smalley?" No matter how many times Stuart declared, "I'm good enough, I'm smart enough, and doggone it, people like me," he couldn't seem to overcome his low self-image. I have several … Continue Reading
pasta cobb salad
A Mother's Day luncheon seemed like the perfect time to make my favorite salad. I first found this recipe in a circular ad for Skinner in the summer of '99, and it's been a family favorite ever since. This flavorful dish is … Continue Reading
Last Minute Ideas for Mother’s Day
No need to break out the china for this casual affair. Decorative ball jar glasses will do just fine. Straws add an extra measure of cuteness to these already whimsical glasses. I felt like a kid showing off my latest drawing as Mom … Continue Reading
beautiful backyards
I love looking at other people's landscaping. So much so that I have collected inspiration on Houzz, Pinterest and Hometalk. Some of the ideas shared on Hometalk are inspiration for my own backyard designs. Like this backyard shared by HGTV … Continue Reading
DIY painter’s tips
Everyone has to start somewhere. I remember the first time that I picked up a paint roller. As I rolled the soft lavender paint over my then two-year-old little girl's new bedroom, I was amazed at how simple it was. My confidence grew with … Continue Reading
dressing the part
Nonna was babysitting and decided to go out and work in the yard. She called me over, "Will you get me a pair of panties?" "Ma'am?" "I need something to wear on my head to keep the sweat off of my face." My grandmother commanded … Continue Reading
5 DIY mother’s day gifts
I am so excited to share "Mother's Day Gifts for the Gardening Mom," hosted by the incredibly talented Kari of Thistlewood Farms. It was an absolute thrill to partner with Hometalk and the amazing pool of talent that they brought … Continue Reading
Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for the Gardening Mom
How was your weekend, friends? We went to the library for the first time in a long while on Saturday. I checked out two books in the Debbie Macomber Cedar Cove series. I'm looking forward to lazing on my cozy daybed and drifting off to the … Continue Reading
