There’s something to be said about a red and green Christmas! This year, I purchased a 9 foot flocked tree. When you don’t have the pleasure of seeing beautiful snow falling gently on your window pane, having a tree with a little snow makes me a happy girl. The setup was so refreshingly easy. No […]
Patriotic Cupcakes
Red White and Blue just for you. Easy to whip up cupcakes for the 4th of July. Desserts don’t always mean spending hours in the kitchen. Every now and then, simplicity means more time spent with friends and family. Grab a box cake, pour into cute liners, top with good ole homemade frosting and you’re […]
Simple Summer Tablescape
Hello friends! Summer is in full swing at my house. The kids reluctantly began a new school year, the days are long and hot, Friday night football is back but fall is a boot scoot away. Before Summer fades, get creative with a summer tablescape. Cacti and succulents are all the rage. Haven’t you noticed? […]
Happy Cinco de Mayo! Spicy Cauliflower Tacos with Roasted Pepitas
Hola! We can’t pass up a chance to eat tacos. Looking for a more healthy way to make tacos, I decided to take a whack at cauliflower. I know. I know. Cauliflower is blah blah boring. Adding a few spices and accompaniments can even make cauliflower taste worthy. For Cinco de Mayo, I cooked this […]
Bunny Themed Table and Outdoor Easter Planter
Happy Easter! It is a glorious day here in Georgia! Wherever you may be, I hope you’re enjoying your Sunday. I’ve been busy preparing my dining room for dinner this evening. A few months ago, while shopping, I stumbled upon the sweetest bunny dishes. The faces on these bunnies were too cute to pass up. The […]
Paint a Pot of Gold for St. Patrick’s Day
Today, I have a simple project you’re going to love. Being half Irish, I thought it’s about time I start celebrating the day. I recently confirmed my Irish heritage by signing up with https://www.23andme.com and had my DNA analyzed. I’m really enjoying the whole process of discovering my family’s ancestry. Have you started a family search? […]
Southern Sweet Tea Chicken
Are you ready for the dog days of summer? Temperatures are rising and those bugs are biting. Picnics, stargazing, fireworks, bar-b-q’s are favorites as the days heat up. For that matter, the nights too. Lord, it gets hot in the South! They don’t call this Hotlanta for nothing. Us Georgians are no strangers to heat […]
Kentucky Derby Wreath
Giddy up!!! It is the “Run for the Roses!!” Scroll to end of page for directions. My family is Always Dreaming (5-1) of big winnings when it is Kentucky Derby time! And today is the 143rd run for the 544 roses that make up the wreath placed on the winner. But not all […]
Mexican Tuna Salad
I have to admit I wasn’t always a big tuna fish fan, but prepared as below, it has become a favorite. This recipe is great-tasting and easy to prepare. It all goes back to my childhood as a student in 5th grade. This time in my life was truly a treat because my family was stationed in the magnificent city of Anchorage, […]