If your Thanksgiving prep calendar is synced with mine, then you know it’s time to begin planning all those scrumptious side dishes! Now answer me this…what complements a turkey better than some hearty stuffing? Nothing! You just have to find a recipe that suits you. There does, however, seem to be a stuffing debate that […]
So you’ve brainstormed your menu and picked out a perfect playlist. Next step…tabletop décor! I think it’s pretty obvious that I’m a huge fan of fresh flowers. Fresh blooms and buds can breathe life into any room and are a perfect complement to a yummy and festive meal. For your upcoming Thanksgiving fete, try out […]
Thanksgiving is only a week and a half away! Whether it’s for two people or 30, prepping for the big day in advance makes the entire hosting experience so much more fun. So, with the biggest feast of the year just around the corner, I’m guessing you’re thinking about what stuffing you’ll be serving and […]
For me, Thanksgiving is a day of quiet reflection, quaint family traditions and perfect meals…uh hold on! Who can focus on all the good stuff when you’ve got a list of to-dos that stretches for miles?! When things get hectic around Thanksgiving, I like to remind myself of a story that has become infamous in […]
Thanksgiving is the start of the holidays, plain and simple. From November 25 on, there’s Christmas music mixes at Starbucks, early morning sales at department stores and…a steady stream of house guests! I really do think it’s fun having visitors, but I always seem to get that creeping feeling of inadequacy when I’m getting together […]
Let me take a minute to gush about ornamental cabbage and kale. I mean, I love a good stuffed cabbage, and I’m certainly not one to turn my back on any type of sauerkraut, but every fall I catch myself literally ogling these purple and green jewels of a plant in a new way, disregarding […]
Since my childhood in northern Michigan I’ve bounced back and forth from West Coast to East, passing right over my home state and missing it all the while. I try to visit at least four times a year, but sometimes nothing can quell the homesickness, especially around the holidays. Between Prentiss’ after school activities and […]
Growing up, my mom was the queen of decorating our front door for every occasion. On Christmas and Thanksgiving, of course, our door was decked out. But that was just the tip of the iceberg – she found a reason to celebrate the festive elements of any occasion (“Oh, it must be tax day!”), and […]
I’m not a coffee or tea drinker, really, but I do like an excuse to have something different and warm to drink, especially in the fall. To me, there is something so special about the simple ritual of drinking something warm and fancy out of a pretty cup. Growing up in Michigan, a festive tradition […]
It’s Wednesday! I love planning a fun activity to do mid-week, when the previous weekend is fading a bit and Friday still seems like a distant dream. One of my favorite activities for a casual weeknight get-together is a potluck. Nobody has to think about more than one dish, and after dinner we can throw […]