Whether it’s a picnic or a fancy dinner, there’s a lot to think about when you’re the hostess with the mostess! Once you’ve invited your guests, finalized the menu with your go-to favorite recipes and wrangled nature for simple tabletop decor, I can understand why party favors get pushed aside. At your next summer soiree, […]
Did you celebrate the summer solstice? Did you catch some fireflies, let the sprinklers hit you on your walk to the car, feel sticky and sweaty the whole day? Yep, summer has arrived. And with it, lucky for us, come the juiciest sweetest fruits of the year. It’s peach season! Enjoy them while they’re here, […]
Like any DIY fanatic, I go crazy for new products in the craft store. When I discovered bark covered wire, I couldn’t find a project where it wouldn’t look just perfect! Chalkboard paint has been on my radar for years, but I am now coming across chalkboard adhesive paper, which I think is a cool […]
In the summer, I’m always looking for recipes that require little stove or oven time. It’s just too hot! Plus, I seem to crave light meals that really utilize the fruits and veggies of the season. While a greasy cheesy pizza can hit the spot, this lighter version is just as delicious and definitely much […]
To me, there is nothing better than a cold sweet treat at the end of a hard day’s work. I was on NBC Weekend TODAY this past Sunday tasting the wackiest flavors of ice cream- everything from spicy cinnamon to sweet and refreshing strawberry basil. While the ice cream from the store was pretty delicious, […]
Give me a basket, box or cubby and I’m a happy woman. I put baskets in the fridge to organize food, tins in the art room to keep supplies neat, and tons of clear plastic bins to hold all the craft supplies in the Workshop. With the same sense of satisfaction that comes from an […]
Without bragging too much, I’ve gotta say that we are starting to seriously collect trophies in my house! My first grader is a budding athlete and the little league teams where we live love to hand out a trophy for finishing the season. I know when I was growing up (and they’re probably still there […]
Although my favorite things to give and receive are homemade gifts, sometime you find the perfect item for a special someone that you just have to buy. Repackaging a store bought gift can be just as thoughtful as making something by hand. With a love note tucked inside, this Father’s Day semi-homemade gift (via Oh […]
There’s just something about a splash of yellow that puts a smile on my face. Seeing a unique yellow vase, a bouquet of bold yellow flowers, or a bright yellow mug just makes me instantly cheerful. This baby shower brunch (via Bump Smitten) exploits my love of yellow to the fullest! This party has so […]
I’ve found a universal truth that is hard to dispute…Everything is better with chocolate. While fruit is already a sweet and delicious treat, adding chocolate makes it that much better. I used to think frozen chocolate bananas were a treat you couldn’t make at home, but they’re super easy! And they’re winners with kids and […]