Creations, Setting the Mood with Flowers and Food
The sun finally came out yesterday After days and days of gray My spirits lifted, I felt giddy & gay The flowers I put in the foyer last week were starting to droop so I dashed out to Trader Joe’s so I could regroup Sunflowers and … Continue reading
Recipe Box, Easy Bake Lemon Bars
I am all about lightening and brightening this week, as day after dreary January day goes by When I was preparing the January Paint Bucket, my monthly list of recipe inspiration, I stumbled upon so many recipes for easy lemon bars with a small number of ingredients, and many of the recipes are exactly … Continue reading
Take-out Tuesday, Oodles of Noodles with Peanut Sauce
I tend to stay away from recipes that have to be prepared at the last minute because at the end of the day, sometimes the last thing I want to do is cook I prefer to make things earlier in the day and just pop them in the oven But … Continue reading
Tablescapes, Winter Grapefruit
After being housebound for a week with a bad cold I ventured out to Target to pick up a few things I was greeted at the door with an entire display of beautiful grapefruit colored blooms I stopped and looked but then walked away to do my shopping … Continue reading
Fearless Friday, Beach Dream
Dreaming of the beach today In a loose and crazy Zentangle type way Drawing freely, loose as can be And adding some shells brought in by the sea You know how the sand looks when you walk on … Continue reading
Creations, Things to be Thinking about in January
Okay, so I know we’re all about new beginnings, reorganizing, decluttering and deep cleaning, making New Year’s resolutions and living better, healthier… but that doesn’t mean we can’t have fun too! Just ahead is Valentine’s Day, let’s think of some fun things we can do now to get ready … Continue reading
Recipe Box, Lighten Up with Baked Waffle Fries
I’m still under the weather with my cold… Wait where does that silly idiom come from??? Anyway…🤧 What makes everything better?? Potatoes! And guess what, these are a lot less guilty than french fries, plus they’re incredibly easy to make! Crispy on the outside and soft on the … Continue reading
Take-out Tuesday, Mushroom Stroganoff Repeat
I came down with a nasty cold last week and haven’t been able to do much but blow my nose and sit under a blanket…definitely not enough energy to hit the kitchen…but wanting some comfort food I was looking over the January Paint Bucket, thinking maybe HHjr would make something … Continue reading
Tablescapes, Winter Sparkle
I am envious of those who have holiday decor neatly tucked away and all things neat and tidy We’re still in Christmas Chaos here, oh my gosh almighty! I’m trying to purge as I put away, what should go and what should stay… … Continue reading
Fearless Friday, Sweet Holiday Citrus Wreath
A great way to brighten your January is with citrus fruits Oranges and grapefruit are at their peak in wintertime USA, and when I drew this citrus laden wreath earlier this fall, it was not only with the holidays in mind, but also the wintertime blues I … Continue reading
