One of the things I most look forward to in the summer is picking blueberries. As a kid, I got a taste of the good old farm life when my mom would take us out to a pick-your-own farm and let us gather up buckets of the candy-like fruit. Now, my daughters and I go […]
The back-to-school buzz has begun, but that doesn’t mean we should wish away the last weeks of summer vacation. We’re throwing a barbecue at my house this weekend to celebrate the friends we’ve made, played and shared with this summer. With kids in the mix, casual grilling fare will be on the menu, with recipes […]
Today, I have a design question for you…Would you paint your stairs? When a carpet running is boring and you want to add a pop of color and pinch of pizazz, the painted stair can be a fun option. You can go subtle with one pastel color, or bold with stripes in every shade of […]
You’ve planted their roots deep, mulched the rows to prevent weeds, staked their stems to promote upward growth, and watched them grow. As you see your tomatoes turn from an orange-green color to red with a few light pink or yellow stripes, it’s time to harvest and enjoy the hard work of your green thumb! […]
I can’t seem to get away from the water. I spent my childhood on the shores of Lake Michigan. Then in my early 20s I was off to southern California, and now I spend as much time as possible on the east end of Long Island in the Hamptons. One reason I love coastal living […]
Breakfast for dinner…should we call it brinner? The results are in from my question to you on Facebook- is brinner a do or a don’t? You all say it’s a definite do! I agree- a delicious egg and breakfast meat combo every now and again can really hit the spot. When I was growing up, […]
A few weeks ago, we discussed the misunderstood convection oven in our first lesson on appliances. Today, we’re going to delve into another appliance that I’ve had trouble with in the past: the warming drawer. During my kitchen remodel this past year, I debated adding a warming drawer to the layout. In my experiences with […]
At every block party, school potluck, and family birthday party my mother was famous for her beautiful Rainbow Jell0. We all know how that works: you make something that really wows people, so you bring it to the next gathering, and the next, and pretty soon you’re layering colors of Jello for every soiree! To […]
When your garden is in full bloom, you tend to spend more time out amongst the veggies, herbs and flowers. Why not make your experience even more beautiful with some fun and creative garden markers? Using materials you already have, you can make plant markers that you can reuse when you want to bring the […]
Blending the rustic with the delicate is a beautiful thing! I like the building blocks of my projects to be simple, stripped-down materials like wood, metal and rope. When you keep the base simple, the objects around it shine! Take this Sisal Rope Bowl (via Centsational Girl): the aluminum bowl (a beauty on its own!) […]