Party Panache, Hocus Pocus Party Dip
We had a super fun Saturday A little batting practice as we entertained friends and watched football on the patio It was chilly enough to light the fire around 4 pm 58 degrees was quite a difference than the 98 degrees we experienced 2 weeks ago! Chilly enough for a nice hot and hearty dip! … Continue reading
Tablescapes, Season of the Witch
Welcome to the Celebrate & Decorate annual Halloween Tablescape Hop! Prepare to have some frights and delights! Let’s celebrate the “Season of the Witch” today Lot’s of witchy things have come out to play The pumpkin witch is the … Continue reading
Halloween, Wickedly Delightful Treats, Eats & Sweets
I am feeling a little wicked today… Wicked Witches Candlelight Supper Tempting you with Halloween sweet treats for young and old! Spooky Empanadas Mini taco empanadas with dough cut with a ghost cookie cutter Frosted with cream cheese and black peppercorn eyes … Continue reading
Fearless Friday, A Walk Through the Woods
Let’s talk a walk in the woods today This photograph by Andrew Neel on Unsplash was my inspiration I started with a light blue wash for the sky Next came the path I used a fan brush … Continue reading
Home Decor, Rustic Country Farmhouse & National Handbag Day
There appears to be a National holiday for just about everything, Today is National Handbag Day! When Miss Coquille, my loyal Traveling Tote companion, heard about National Handbag Day she insisted that I share our recent excursion to the most unique house I have ever experienced Located … Continue reading
Party Panache, Yummy Mummy Asparagus & Bacon Braid
With Halloween on the horizon, I had some fun with this Yummy Mummy Stuffed Braid But keep in mind, this is not just for Halloween! Dress it with greens to suit any occasion… add edible flowers for a spring party or shower, rosemary or holly sprigs for the holidays, berries for the summer… It’s not … Continue reading
Take-out Tuesday, Fall Harvest Salad with Cinnamon Shallot Vinaigrette
This wonderful salad has a little bit of everything Sweet, savory, crunchy, tangy, plus healthy greens! Topped with an easy to make Cinnamon Shallot vinaigrette Mix the vinaigrette ingredients together in a jar Add the diced shallots and it’s done! Now all you have to do is place your greens in a bowl Place the … Continue reading
Tablescapes, Seaside October
“Fall is Summer’s Flamboyant Farewell” ~A. A. Fitzwilliam Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower. ~Albert Camus Winter is an etching, spring a watercolor, summer an oil painting and autumn a mosaic of them all ~Stanley Horowitz “Anyone who thinks … Continue reading
Fearless Friday, Inktober
Happy October! I am joining the Inktober art challenge this month Inktober is an annual October international art challenge Artists create a daily drawing or painting using only ink Jake Parker created this challenge 10 years ago The purpose is to inspire artists to draw … Continue reading











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