Fast & Fresh Summer Recipes
When the heat of summer sets in, I want to eat lighter foods. No casseroles or heavy sauces. I want fresh, bright flavors. Of course, with all the activities going on, the recipes need to be fast and easy to cook, too. Here are some fast and fresh summer recipes I love: Grilled vegetables make …
Cool & Casual Decorating
When I think about cool and casual decorating, I think crisp whites, calming blues, light greens, airy neutrals. It means gauzy fabrics and cotton or linen slipcovers. In the heat of the summer, these cool tones feel relaxing and cozy. Here are some ways to bring cool and casual decorating into your space. This room …
Ideas for a Fun and Comfortable Family Room
Our family room is always a hub of activity. We watch TV and movies there, read there, and play games there. So it has to be comfortable. Here are some ideas for a fun and comfortable family room for your home. 1. Create a soft place to land. The family room should be cozy and …
Easy Ways to Freshen Up Your Home
With the weather getting warmer, and spring cleaning done (right?), it’s time to freshen up our home decor! Whether you want to just make things lighter and brighter, or give a room a new look, here are some easy ways to freshen up your home. Paint Paint is one of the easiest and least expensive ways …
Spring Brunch for Mother’s Day
I am a mom and, to me, the best part of Mother’s Day is not having to cook! My kids and husband usually make me breakfast, so I make sure they have easy-to-follow recipes that are a little fancy! If you want something beyond toast, here are some great recipes for a spring brunch – for …
Happy Mood Makeover
Color has been shown to affect mood. For example, yellow is associated with feelings of warmth and cheerfulness; green, with nature and tranquility; orange, with excitement and energy. So, if you want to create a happy mood in your home, infusing it with colors associated with feelings of happiness is the way to go. Here …
Fresh Spring Desserts
When spring arrives, I want to eat lighter. Not just fewer calories, but lighter in flavor, reflecting the bounty of the season. Bright lemon, sweet strawberries, beautiful blueberries – this is when those fruits taste best! Here are some desserts that showcase these fresh spring flavors. For bright lemon flavor, check out this yummy lemon cream pie …
Home Organizing Tips for Busy People
We all want our homes to be more organized, but sometimes I feel like there just isn’t time to put the organizational tools in place that are needed. Do you feel that way, too? Here are five home organizing tips for busy people (and aren’t we all busy?!?). These tips are designed not only to make …
Favorite Passover Recipes
Passover is one of my favorite holidays. First, I love all the food involved: chicken soup with my mother’s matzo ball recipe, brisket and roasted veggies, charoses, and even gefilte fish with lots and lots of horseradish. The food tastes comforting to me and it’s always fresh and delicious. But I also love what the seder, …
Outdoor Style
It’s finally spring! Time to break out of our winter hibernation and get outside! Want to give your outdoor space some style? Here are some ideas and why they work. I love this back porch from Refresh Restyle. Why does it work? Bright colors – I love bright colors that complement – not overtake – the outdoor …