Healthy Summer Guacamole
Tis’ the season for healthy eating! Summertime is all about feeling and looking great and what better way to do this than to mix up an easy, delicious snack to curb those unhealthy cravings. Meet guacamole … your new favorite warm-weather snack. Not only is it super yummy, the avocado itself has numerous health …
Refreshing Roasted Georgia Peach Lemonade
One of my all-time favorite summertime drinks to enjoy on a hot day is lemonade. That was true up until I tried a new twist on my favorite drink… Roasted Georgia Peach Lemonade! It combines the freshness of my original favorite lemonade with a little hometown Georgia peach charm. This recipe is super easy to …
Decorative DIY Sign
With springtime just around the corner, I have had the urge to spruce up some things around the house. While shopping (my favorite pastime) I keep noticing these cute wooden signs filling up the shelves in all sorts of stores. In an effort to try my hand at a DIY project, I decided to channel …
Simply Sweet Homemade Valentine’s Day Card
Ever since I was a little girl, Valentine’s Day has always included the giving and receiving of sentimental cards. I remember in primary school we would all make sweet Valentine’s Day cards out of construction paper, glue, crayons, and sometimes glitter (when the teacher was feeling extra brave). After we made the cards, we would …
Worry-free New Year’s Party Ideas
As the last days of 2013 are winding down, it’s time to start planning the arrival of a New Year. Don’t let hosting your own New Year’s Eve celebration become stressful. We’re often a little weary and worn from all the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday festivities . . . food preparations, gifting, traveling, etc. Have …
Go Bold with Reds
The holidays are approaching and when I think of the staple color of the season, I think of red. Sure, this cheerful color is great during the winter season, but it’s equally delightful to see year-round. Look for red as you decorate, but infuse it within your home décor as well. Shades of red will …
Special Touches to Give Thanks this Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is one my most favorite times of the year. For me it is sort of the official kickoff to family get-togethers, delicious meals, and a time to reflect on all the wonderful things we have to be thankful for. Traditions develop and end up sticking around for years to come. At my family Thanksgiving …
Weekend Project: Yard Sale Table Makeover
On a whim a couple of weeks ago my mom and I stopped at a nearby yard sale in hopes of finding a hidden treasure buried beneath old picture frames, nick-knacks and other junk we knew we would never use.As we rummaged around the sale, we stumbled upon this quaint little end table that we …
Crazy for Houndstooth
Not only a favorite of mine but also one of designer’s most timeless go-tos, one classic pattern continues to make major appearances in fashion and home décor year after year. I’m referring, of course, to none other than the ever-stylish Houndstooth, otherwise known as Chevron’s classy, older sister. It’s true that houndstooth has made an …