Creating a Cozy Home
It’s almost here! Can you feel a twinge of autumn in the air? We are just now having some cooler mornings and breezy afternoons and I can almost feel it! This year I am more than ready for fall and have been busy working on some fresh fall decor for my home. But there are …
Flu-proofing your home
With flu season in full bloom, it is once again time to bring out the chicken noodles soup, Tylenol, and flannel pajamas! But before you prepare yourself to react to the symptoms the flu can bring, here are a few tips on how to prevent the nasty virus altogether! Taking advantage these simple tips will …
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, …
Not Your Everyday Christmas Cookies
The Christmas season is here. Time for family, friends, shopping, and baking! If you’re tired of the same ol’ sugar cookies, check out these yummy cookies. Not your everyday Christmas cookies, for sure! These Peppermint Bonbon Cookies are always a favorite at my friend Cynthia’s book club: A gooey chocolate center and crunchy peppermint – yum! Something …
Color: Hemlock Green
I first heard the term “hemlock green” last spring, in reference to Pantone’s color palette for spring 2014. This green walks a wonderful line between mint green and sage green, with a decidedly gray undertone… much like the hemlock foliage itself. Once you study the color, you’ll see it everywhere — in fashion, jewelry, decor, …
7 Ways Beautiful Fall Porches Can Transition through to Winter
As Halloween transitions to Thanksgiving in the US, what do you do with pumpkins or your other fall décor? How do you make it last as long as possible and still be attractive and appropriate to the season. 1. Keep it Classic Elegance is timeless. This beautiful porch repeats the black from the front door …
Natural, DIY Scents
Regardless of the season, having a fresh and vibrant smelling home is important to me. It changes up the feel of any room, don’t you agree? Scented candles are great, but I tend to go for less fabricated smells; and by using items already around the house, I can save a few $$. Here are …
Weekend Project: Raised Bed Veggie Garden
Growing up in the south, it was always given that we would have a garden each year. I remember these gardens being massive. Massive in size and massive in the amount of work that went into planting, maintaining and harvesting! This year I choose to go with a raised bed garden. Raised beds make gardening …
DIY Simple Spring Wreath
Spring is here! After the snow and ice of this winter we welcome spring with open arms. Do you struggle with door decor between Valentine’s Day and Easter? The pink and red hearts must come down… but still a little early for bunnies and Easter Eggs. I’ve found a simple, frugal, spring solution for you! …
Thankful For…
On this Thanksgiving holiday, I feel so blessed to share with you what I am most thankful for… This crazy bunch I call mine… Hearth and home… The glorious colors of fall that finally made an appearance… New opportunities for growth and travel in the past year… And this reminder to be thankful in all …