Fearless Friday, Sun Dappled Terrace
Welcome to the “Sun Dappled Terrace,” where you can dine al fresco and enjoy a view of the sea This was inspired by the painting below, that I saw on Pinterest, but I wasn’t able to source the artist’s name This was one of those things that … Continue reading
Creations, Red, White & Beach Tree
Do you celebrate Flag Day and the 4th of July? I decided it would be fun to have a red white and blue tree for the summer holidays and was doubly inspired by some of my favorite blogging friends who are having a Patriotic Friday with Tree Classics Blog Hop. Be sure to see Jen … Continue reading
Recipe Box, 2 Easy Breezy Summer Desserts
I tweaked 2 favorite recipes to share today, easy breezy summer desserts Zucchini cookies are a perfect summer cookie I tweaked my original recipe, White Chocolate Chip Zucchini Cookies, by adding butterscotch chips too They are easy to make, not to mention very tasty, and at least there is a healthy ingredient in there! See … Continue reading
Take-out Tuesday, Sheet Pan Sausage & Marinara Sandwiches
This really is a weeknight easy, very satisfying sandwich that is a meal in itself Simple ingredients, easy prep The vegetables and sausage roast together on a sheet pan Drizzle the vegetables with olive oil, salt and pepper and roast in the oven While sausage and vegetables are cooking, simmer sauce with seasonings, or use … Continue reading
Tablescapes, Summer Buffet & Watermelon Cupcakes
One of my favorite things to do is arrange the large kitchen island seasonally, setting out plates and self serve pieces so everything is handy at meal time Right now there is a summer vignette is set on the high top end, with beach chair and palm tree candles, an old surfer VW bus, a … Continue reading
Fearless Friday, Garden Tomatoes
Before I made Summer Tomato Slab Pie I took a photo of the beautiful garden tomatoes so I could paint them If you look closely you can see many different colors on what at first glance is a simple red tomato So many different shades of red, … Continue reading
Recipe Box, Summer Slab Tomato Pie
My sweet neighbor brought me some tomatoes from his garden I couldn’t wait to make the first Summer Tomato Pie of the season! I decided to make it “slab” style, inspired by this Southern Tomato Slab Pie It’s very similar to a pizza Start with a pie crust dough round and roll the edge over … Continue reading
Tablescapes, Sea Creatures & Shells
We have really been enjoying our new table and the chairs are so comfy for dining or lounging {furniture source at end of post} The table is cozy enough for 2 or easily can seat 8 This table for 2 features octopus plates! … Continue reading
Take-out Tuesday, Spinach & Watermelon Summer Salad
We had a delayed Memorial Day celebration with our family, the boys wanted to come the following weekend instead for the grand opening of snapper season, so we had a “Memorial Day Delay” They were very successful! Red Snapper season is a very big deal on the Alabama Gulf Coast, it is limited to weekends … Continue reading
The Organized Life, June Paint Bucket
Summer is here! Happy June! The flavor of the month for June is Watermelon! Here’s what I’m thinking about making in June… You can see the recipes and photo inspirations on my Monthly Paint Bucket Pinterest Board in the June Section Appetizers Watermelon Pizza from Choosing Chia Crock Pot … Continue reading
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