I love a collection. One of the easiest ways to add interest to any room is to put together a collection- big or small- of quirky objects. As an avid thrift store, flea market and garage sale shopper, I’m fascinated with finding little kitschy things that I can arrange on a shelf in interesting ways. […]
After a weekend of grazing the party food at Memorial Day cookouts and barbeques, I’m ready for a fresh start. When I saw this simple pasta dish (via Sweet Paul) I knew I had found the answer. Instead of loading up these noodles with a heavy red sauce, it’s kept light and fresh with olive […]
One good thing about all the rain we’ve had on the East Coast is our greens are just that much greener! As my outdoor plants start to bloom, I’m starting to get that itch for a little sprucing up of the interior and exterior of my house. I think one of the easiest ways to […]
I’m going to let you in on the secret formula for a smash-hit Memorial Day weekend meal: Start with a sweet and refreshing drink and yummy salty appetizer. Next add a classic side salad and some grilled meat (a great sauce or marinade can’t hurt!), and finish it off with a berry pie. Follow this […]
Patriotism trumps all this weekend, so make sure your centerpieces get in on the red, white and blue festivity, too! If it’s a challenge to find red, white and blue flowers, then think about how to make the container patriotic. Reuse a red colander in a creative way, fill up a glass vase with colorful […]
Can you believe that Memorial Day weekend is almost here! Although in my mind the last day of school marks the true start to summer, Memorial Day is a definite turning point. And nothing says you’re ready for summer more than a cook-out! But before you fire up that grill, get your sauces sorted…Sweet? Spicy? […]
Today I am inspired by the beauty and usability of lavender! It’s an herb that does well when planted right about now- in late spring or early summer. While you can always add it to your outside garden, you can also grow it in a container on a window sill or porch (in good, full sunlight). […]
It’s the bane of every party planner’s existence… You spend tons of time preparing the food and then all your guests are too shy to eat! Well, why not make the food more portable by adding “on-a-stick” to the end of your favorite recipe. It’s the closest thing to having your food sprout legs and […]
With graduation parties on the horizon, I started thinking about decorating a table with a scholar’s favorite accessory…books! It’s a fun way to tie in the theme of your party to the decor. You can pick books that are the school colors of the grad, or add numbers and letters with stickers to spell out […]
I hate to say it, but I am so jealous of my niece! As her junior year of college comes to a close, she is getting ready for a summer program in Morocco. How exotic and exciting is that? I had the time of my life studying abroad in Florence when I was in school […]