Top Picks for Easter Entertainment
Dying eggs is one of my family’s favorite Easter time traditions! We can hardly wait to see the finished product after dipping, striping and sometimes even sprinkling them with glitter. (Oh my!) In addition to participating in this long-standing tradition, my daughter and I have caught a case of spring fever and are excited to …
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, …
Simple Spring Entertaining Tips
Now that we’ve officially welcomed spring, my thoughts always turn to getting together with friends and family. After being hunkered down during the winter months, I’m ready to throw open my home and fill it with light and loved ones. And with the spring schedule being what it usually is, I know that the best …
The Lighter Side of Comfort Foods
We all know those days… the kind of day that just calls for a little extra love. And while a hot, home cooked meal can’t replace a bear hug, it sure can soothe the blues! However, the side effects of guilt, bloat and fatigue that accompany a soul food binger are rarely worth it in …
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 …
Five Ways to Welcome Spring!
We’ve had a handful of balmy days here in Georgia, and I’m now officially longing for the warmer days to come and stay. Spring is a great time to hit the reset button around your home; so let’s embrace the first day of spring with some “to do’s”! source 1. Take it outside. Even if …
10 Treats & Sweets to Celebrate St. Paddy’s
Just as the first breath of spring blows through the sticky, Southern air of Savannah, Georgia, the city’s economic heart starts pounding in preparation for what has been reported as the biggest St. Patrick’s Day parade in the country. Picture throngs of grown adults, all clad in their shamrock best, dancing, laughing and merrily saying …
Dinner in a Flash
During my singlehood, dinner could mean an oversized bowl of Cheerios at 9:00 p.m. and I was good to go. Sure, my choices weren’t the most fulfilling, but at the time I was more concerned with tackling my to do list than my taste buds. So when the day came that someone else depended on …
Green Ice Cream Pie for St. Patrick’s Day
“Are there grasshoppers in grasshopper pie?” Grasshopper Pie was one of my grandmother’s special treats. She saved it for spring when the world was starting to turn green. Which makes it perfect for St. Patrick’s day! My kids even request it in place of birthday cake! Now that my grandmother is not here using her …
Homes & Gardens that Use Color
Are you confounded by color? Colors evoke emotions, so it’s natural to want to include them in our homes, but too much can be overwhelming. Here are some homes and gardens that use color, without going overboard. Inside Let’s start small. These spaces have furniture painted bright colors. For example, this daybed: I made a …