Saturday night I hosted a fun Girls’ Night In party for a small group of good friends. I asked each friend to bring a bottle of Pinot Grigio to share and I provided the food: appetizer, four soups, cornbread, and cupcakes. Hummus, carrots, and crackers makes an easy appetizer. It isn’t easy to host a…
I like to have a pretty display on a chest that’s in my dining room to admire as it’s the first thing I see when I walk through the door. New Year’s cards worked for the first few weeks of 2012, but New Year’s is over and it’s time for a change. I shopped my…
Silver with white says winter to me. Glass candle holders, small silver compotes, white candles, and an ornate silver tray make a pretty display for my dining room table. More silver and white adorn the buffet beside the table. All I need now is some snow on the ground to match my silver and white theme!
Last year I started a Fitness Friday series where I shared exercises that I have found to truly work. It’s a new year and many have set a goal for 2012 to get in shape. Let me help! I did a bit of blog housekeeping this weekend and organized all of my Fitness Friday…
My winter mantle was inspired by old artwork that belonged to my grandmother. Both scenes looked rustic and wintery and I thought they’d look good mixed in with some white pottery, a pinecone wreath, and a touch of brass. I never lost my love for brass. I like how my fireplace insert shines in the…
Is is possible? Could it be? Yes, this cookie really contains only ten calories and it tastes good, too. If you are on a diet and need a chocolate treat that won’t damage your waistline, this is it! Chocolate-Coffee Meringues2 T unsweetened cocoa1 tsp. instant espresso powder1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon3 large egg whites1/8 tsp. cream…
Collecting vintage pots over the years has been so much fun. They are easy to find in antique and thrift stores, affordable, and come in pretty colors and patterns. A good portion of my collection is on display in my kitchen right now. Green pots hold my dish soap and sponges. These three decorate the…
When I visited my aunt and uncle over Christmas, my aunt gave me two plaid scarves that belonged to my grandmother. I didn’t think that I would wear them because they are wool but loved their patterns. When I got home, I decided that they’d make a pretty winter table runner. I added a red…
Today I’m enjoying my last day of winter break. The Christmas decorations are packed away for the season except for things that look “wintery.” Many of my P. Buckley Moss ornaments look like winter and even though they are tree decorations, they are pretty to display this time of year. I made a very simple display on…
The big day has come and gone and I hope it was special for all. We hosted a Christmas Eve dinner and then spent Christmas Day with my mom and father-in-law. It’s been a while since I’ve entertained and I really enjoyed setting a pretty table and cooking a large meal. Mama and my father-in-law…
Christmas Eve is finally here. I’ve been gone over a week and have much to do today to get ready for dinner tonight. After a week of doing no domestic duties, I look forward to a day in the house to get ready for my guests. (After a trip to the grocery store…wish me luck!)…
The combination of not working and taking a long, long car ride to get to our Christmas vacation destination gave me plenty of time to be on Pinterest and to collect some Christmas inspiration that I’d like to share. Cake balls are so good! I haven’t made them since last Christmas and I remember that…