Father’s Day Favorites
One of the things I love about summertime is celebrating Father’s Day! I’m so blessed to have a loving father, father-in-law, and husband that all exemplify fatherhood at its finest. And while Father’s Day is more than just giving gifts to dad, the Father’s Day gift is a wonderful way to honor him. How about …
Not Your Grandmother’s Floral Decor
This is the time of year you see them everywhere — fashion, paper goods, home decor. Fresh florals are everywhere you look but how do you incorporate them into your decor without it looking stuffy? Let’s take a peek at some fresh approaches to florals in decor. Wallpaper is making a comeback. And these fresh …
Done in a Day (or Less!): Easy DIY Watercolor Shamrock
While we long for that spring weather, it’s time to refresh our home decor with some fun touches to welcome warmer days. If you’re like me and the spring schedule ramps up long before the temperatures rise and buds pop out, you need quick and easy projects to reset your home. Today I’m sharing one …
Cozy Soups & Stews for Winter Meals
Oh my goodness, have we all been in the deep freeze or what? Spring can’t get here fast enough but in the meantime, we are enjoying lots of evenings at home in front of the fire. And cold weather means I’m putting lots of hot soups and stews on the menu to ward off the …
It’s Mardi Gras Time!
I never missed a Mardi Gras during my four years of college in New Orleans, and even now the sight of purple, gold, and green together brings back fond memories of fun, food, and festivities leading up to Ash Wednesday. Even if you’re not a seasoned Mardi Gras attendee, you can still enjoy the fun …
Simple Winter Decor
The holiday decorations have been stowed away and maybe you have decluttered to start fresh for the new year. This is the perfect time to enjoy some decor for the winter season. I love to keep it fresh, cozy, and simple in the wake of the holiday chaos. If you’re in need of some winter …
DIY Valentine Decor: Heart Canvas
Well, I caved a little on my “no decorating for Valentine’s Day” stance this year. I have always been a “seasonal” decorator, not one that decorates for every holiday on the calendar. You see, I had a vision. Does that ever happen to you? And my paint brushes were beckoning. So I got a little …
Game Day Worthy Bites
Ah, the big game is upon us… are you Team Seattle or Team New England? Either way it’s time to think about your game day menu! And for these games that go on for four plus hours, it’s important to keep the menu easy breezy, suited for the come-and-go crowd, and filling and that means …
Marsala in Your Home: Pantone Color of the Year 2015
Happy New Year! We couldn’t possibly discuss decor in early 2015 without exploring Pantone’s newest color of the year. The color gurus at Pantone have decided that Marsala must hold center stage this year. It would almost seem that what’s old is new again (remember the burgundies and wines of the nineties?). But upon …
Champagne Drinks for Ringing in the New Year
2014 is almost in the books and it’s time to celebrate a new year! We always enjoy popping the cork on our favorite bottle of champagne to ring in the new year, but I thought it would be fun this year to try out a new champagne drink on our fellow revelers. When I was …