Fall is here officially and it is definitely fall inside our home. This week has been so much fun sharing my fall home decor on the Fall Home Tour Blog Hop. What fabulous design inspiration for fall. My thanks again to Deb at Seeking Lavender for hosting this fall home tour and also to Kirkland’s Read More
The 10 Most Useful Posts You’ll Want to Pin
Well, here we are friends, the first Friday in September. Goodbye August. The last week of summer. Labor Day Weekend is about to start and next week, it is officially fall. No way to get around it. I thought it was a good day to give one last nod to summer with a look at Read More
Fresh Cherry Tart Recipe Guaranteed to Please
I’m back today with a 3rd and final cherry dessert recipe. This one is a fresh cherry tart recipe and it’s one of my very favorites. If you missed the first 2, they were Orange~Basil Cherries with Ricotta and A Quick and Easy Cherry Dessert Made with Phyllo Dough. Last week’s dessert used phyllo dough Read More
Quick and Easy Cherry Dessert Made with Phyllo Dough
Hi there. As promised, this week I’m sharing another quick and easy cherry dessert recipe; this one is made with phyllo dough, one of my “always have a box in the freezer” ingredients. Are you trying to figure out something special to perk up a weeknight dinner? Something easy and quick that you can literally Read More
Orange~Basil Cherries with Ricotta
Since cherries are in season now, Orange~Basil Cherries with Ricotta is one cherry dessert that should be at the top of your “desserts to make today” list. Have you seen cherries at the grocery stores? I have. In fact, I’ve bought 2 bunches this week. I bring them home from the grocery store to make Read More
Happiness is Homemade Link Party 181
Hello from Atlanta. I just finished attending the fabulous Haven Conference for lifestyle bloggers. My head is swimming with new ideas and inspiration. For now, I can’t wait to see what new projects you’ll be sharing this week on Happiness is Homemade Link Party 181. We’ve got some yummy beverages for you as this week’s Read More
How to Make a Sunny Summer Tablescape
Hi there. We are deep into Texas heat, so it was nice to come inside to create something pretty and do a little DIY. I’m really pleased to show you how to make a sunny summer tablescape, perfect for a girlfriend lunch or poolside get together. The middle of summer is a good time for Read More
10 Fun Ways to Celebrate the 4th of July
What are you doing to celebrate the 4th of July? Attending or marching in a parade? Making a trip to the beach, the lake or a park? Watching a fireworks display? Attending a baseball game or a hosting a backyard barbecue? Whatever your plans, I hope you are having fun wishing our nation a happy Read More
How to Have a Pie Making Party with Your Girlfriends
Last week I had the best time at a friend’s house making apple pies with some girlfriends. Picture a lovely lunch visiting with friends followed by a fun and laugh~filled afternoon making dough and filling a pie plate with apples and pinching edges of dough. And then you get to take the pie home and bake Read More
How to Bake the Best Summer Southern Peach Cobbler
It’s summer, it’s the South and it’s peach season. I love southern desserts that speak of warm days sitting on the porch while kids play in the sprinkler. Cold ice cream dripping down your chin. It’s melting because it’s on top of a warm cobbler that mom or grandma made from the fruit of a tree Read More
Happiness is Homemade Link Party #174
I hope that you are having a relaxing weekend. We have been experiencing a deluge of rain the past few days so outdoor activities have been limited. Which is not bad ~ I’ve been catching up on the French Open and finishing up a couple of projects which I’ll be sharing this coming week. Until Read More
MAMMA MIA! Inspires a Mediterranean Lunch Menu
Happy almost Memorial Day Weekend. This has been such a fun week with the Broadway Tablescape Blog Hop. Everyone’s creativity and originality just makes me want to burst into song, tap my feet and clap my hands. Earlier this week I shared my tablescape theme, MAMMA MIA! Not wanting a good tablescape to go to waste, Read More