I’m always hunting down new ways to gift wrap quickly and creatively. This easy method of “dipping” your package in confetti (via Tokketok) is so fun! With plain brown paper as the base, the colorful confetti adds just the punch you crave. All you have to do is wrap your gift in craft paper or […]
Over this past weekend, my family and I spent most of our time outside soaking up that warm summer sun. Between swimming and swings, we were eating snacks on our patio and reapplying sunblock. When it was time for dinner, guess what? We brought the food outside again for a relaxing meal made all the […]
Now that it’s June, it’s officially OK to eat frozen treats every night…right? Although the ice cream truck makes frequent trips around my neighborhood, my kids and I are big fans of making homemade popsicles. There are so many fun popsicle molds out there these days. You can get a regular rectangular mold or try […]
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). […]