Take-out Tuesday, Two Way Tacos with Roasted Tomato & Squash Salsa

These are not your ordinary Taco Tuesday ground beef tacos But they are just as easy! You can make them with chicken or pork Boxed or fresh corn tortillas, Purchased or homemade Flour Tortillas, what ever you like The roasted vegetables really make these tacos a nutritious and satisfying meal Put the vegetables on a … Continue reading

The Organized Life, Drying Rack

We are gearing up for a busy summer at the beach house and I’m trying to make sure things run as smoothly as possible   This fast project requires no skill other than opening a paint can     I found this wooden plant frame in the garden section of Home Depot for $14.  It’s … Continue reading

Fearless Friday, May Bouquet

I really enjoyed my Mother’s Day bouquet     I decided to try to capture it with watercolors     One of my favorite ways to study a photo for painting is to use the Waterlogue app   It does the painting for you! You can print this out or take it to a professional … Continue reading

The Organized Life, Almond Danish and Buried Danish Breakfast Bake

This is a two for one recipe~ I categorized this under the Organized Life because you can not only do it ahead of time for easy breezy entertaining, you can double it and make a batch of danish and the casserole at the same time Serve them together for a brunch buffet or freeze the … Continue reading

Tablescapes, Sparkling Sea of Tranquility

I have always had a fascination with glass, the magical way it transforms light and makes shadows dance with color…     Looking around for something to fill my lantern,     I began experimenting with small glass bottles     Do you see all the different shades and tones that are made from the … Continue reading

Take-out Tuesday, Asian Pasta Salad with Creamy Coconut Dressing

I hope you enjoyed a lovely May weekend! We did some boating, and ran for the roses   crawled for the toys Did a little painting And ate lots of good food! This Asian Pasta Salad with Creamy Coconut Dressing was created from elements of The Pioneer Woman’s Asian Noodle Salad and Carlsbad Craving’s Asian Peanut … Continue reading

Gifts from the Kitchen, Last Minute Lemon Loaf Cake with Lemon Lime Glaze

Happy Mother’s Day!  🌷 I hope you Moms are being properly pampered today!! Do you need a last minute sweet treat for Mom? This is what I call a pantry cake, meaning, you can whip this up easily from things you have on hand If you don’t have lemons, you can flavor it with vanilla, … Continue reading

Fearless Friday, Bloom!

A recent post, Be Fearless!   talked about the different ways people are creative, whether it’s in the kitchen, in the garden, an ability to teach or mentor, or an appreciative eye…and even though I am an artist,  I have to remember to push myself too…     Starting today, Fearless Friday is going to be … Continue reading

Recipe Box, Tex-Mex Twists

You might be tired of Mexican recipes as it seems everyone has been in the fiesta 💃 mood for weeks But! We love love Tex Mex food at our casa, and in honor of Cinco de Mayo today I wanted to re-share some of my favorites that are a little different than the standard Mexican … Continue reading

Tablescapes, Fishing for Tulips

If you’re like me, you would love a Mother’s Day trip to the Sea…     A scented candle dressed up in blue     Will be at your place on the table, just waiting for you!     Fresh tulips and fishware swim everywhere!     We don’t have to go fishing, they’re here … Continue reading