New options for buying plants online including creating the look for you and sending you everything you need. If you are like me, you aspire to having beautiful pots on your patio that look professional. While my pots look ok, it’s not the same as if my mother did it or I had someone come […]
A beginners guide what to buy and how to get started playing golf During the summer pandemic lock down golf was one of the only sports people could do outside masked and alone. With less competition for outdoor activities, the pandemic has provided golf with an opportunity to attract new participants. In fact, in 2019, […]
Smaller, thinner and easier to use, we call this kitchen gadget, the “magic whisk”. On my last visit to Tucson, Arizona to visit my parents, my mother, Betty, had a bag of goodies for my husband Scott and I. Each day she wold hand us a cute little gift. The Scandinavian Whisk was actually given […]
The margarita is a classic cocktail that never goes out of fashion and is easy to make well. More popularly celebrated in the United States than in Mexico, Cinco de Mayo is associated with the celebration of Mexican-American culture. These celebrations began in California, where they have been observed annually since 1863. The day gained nationwide popularity […]
Homemade sweet treats, ice cream and hot fudge sundaes are easy desserts & great for backyard gatherings. I needed a quick and easy dessert when Scott’s friend Colin came for dinner. I asked Liz for a suggestion. She dsaid “make my hot fudge sauce, its easy and delicious”. Now, I have to admit I have […]
Linguine with fresh clams is always impressive, but in fact comes together in less than 30 minutes. Linguine with fresh clams is a meal I made for my husband when we were first dating. I think it was our third date when I made this winner at my apartment. A little wine, fresh bread, fresh […]
Shopping for window treatments like roman shades can be easy if you work with a great company like The Shade Store. If this past year taught me anything it was spend my saved dollars on my home. As we will all admit we are spending more time at home than ever before. Raise you hand […]
A quick and easy way to make sheet-pan salmon for the family – it comes out delicious every time. Every weekend I work on the posts and watch cooking shows. A few months ago there was an episode of The Kitchen that focused on easy family friendly dinners that could be made in less than […]
The Teaspressa Instant Champagne Cocktail Kit is the fastest way to elevate your glass of Prosecco or Champagne. The Teaspressa Instant Champagne Cocktail kit is an easy way to impress your guests with a 1-step upgrade to the simple glass of champagne. These sugar cubes are infused with flavor essence, elements of fruit and/or petals. […]
Special hand painted tea glasses will bring joy to any table. In Morocco and Turkey they serve hot mint tea in the afternoon in these beautiful hand painted glasses. When I saw these on Anthropologie I was transported to Venice, Italy where colorful Murano glass is everywhere. This special set of hand painted tea glasses […]
