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Autumn, Friends, Pine Cones & Acorns

This centerpiece was for a dinner with friends and I went BIG.

Autumn & Friends

Preparing for a more intimate Autumn dinner with friends.

Guacamole

Guacamole is entirely based on preference. Take these recipe guidelines and make it your own!

Spring Eggs

Of course, Easter always involves eggs. One of my favorite items to collect are nests. What goes in most nests? Eggs.

Sometimes Simple Is Better

We absolutely love a great cheese tray or charcuterie board. Love them!

New England Toile, One of My Favorites...

This set has several different size bowls, cups, mugs and serving pieces that make it very versatile and it goes right in the dishwasher. No hand washing necessary.

My Happy Place, The Library Table

What is your happy place in your home?

The Attic Bedroom

Attic bedrooms are the best! Usually tucked away, with a sloped ceiling and a tiny window they call out for a quiet afternoon and a good book.

Centerpieces Made Simple

No flower expertise is needed in this colorful centerpiece.

Butternut Squash Bisque

Ladled into warmed bowls with crème fraîche for a garnish, this will be the talk of an autumn dinner party.

2019 Fall and Winter Flowers In Review

Here is a round up of some of the florals I created for the last half of 2019.

2019 Spring and Summer Flowers In Review

Spring and Summer 2019 was bursting with beautiful foliage in our yard with an entire years growth on all our plantings from our new landscape design after our home renovation.

Rosemary Biscuits

I served these biscuits Christmas Eve with our Gumbo. Again, a huge hit!

Cornbread Controversy

I recently read a blurb on Instagram where a very popular southern magazine had posted an article about and a recipe for cornbread.

Organization: Beautiful & Simple

My kitchen being organized is of great importance to me since I love to cook and entertain. I designed this kitchen almost two years ago and there’s not one thing I would change.

Pecan Green Beans

A delicious recipe for Pecan Green Beans!

Yes, You Can Easily Entertain at Home

Even if you can’t cook or don’t like to cook, I’m going to help you to entertain in your home with minimal cooking skills. How to do this you ask? Order out in advance!

Bruschetta Made Easy

A simple and perfect Bruschetta!

Grandmother’s Fudge Pie

A dessert for a night of entertaining!

Bill’s Banana Bread

This bread is a favorite at our house year ‘round.

No Dumpsters Allowed (Otherwise Titled… I Love To Donate!)

I was brought up believing that waste was sinful and I still believe that.