Tablescapes, Easter Peeps!

  Welcome to Easter Tablescape hop hosted by Celebrate and Decorate This is sure to provide you distraction, happy thoughts, and smiles!         A little over 2 weeks ago, when the world was a normal place, I went to Trader Joe’s to get spring flowers to use on my table I was … Continue reading

Creations, Crafting with what you have

  These days at home should be cherished It is a wonderful time to really get creative! Challenge yourself to create something new from what you have around the house Or order online from Michaels and get curbside pick-up       Decoupage is a wonderful way to have fun, be creative, and turn something … Continue reading

Fearless Friday, Happy Dots Glassware

    Let’s paint some happy polka dots today         These glasses were inspired by a recent purchase from MacKenzie-Childs         The minute I saw this Dotty Cake Plate I was in love… I decided to paint some glasses inspired by the colorful polka dots on the cake stand … Continue reading

Recipe Box, A Virtual Trip to the Beach

  Let’s go to the beach today   Sea Oats     and look for sea shells         The Gulf Coast beaches are closed right now       But we have our own little patch of sand         And a blue pool to keep cool       … Continue reading

Tablescapes, Spring Patio

  A day or 2 before our whole world shut down, a mere 10 days ago, Things were just being discovered and changes were on the horizon, I ventured out to Trader Joe’s for some flowers         I seemed to be in a particularly yellow mood as I placed mini daffodils, a … Continue reading

Take-out Tuesday, Diner Style Onion Burgers

I have to admit, I am really not suffering during this time of social distancing… First of all, I love to be at home doing my favorite things Reading, writing, cooking, creating… I also have a resident chef, who has boundless energy and loves to cook! He recently bought this gas griddle On the weekends … Continue reading

Home Decor, Springing to Easter

  I have been busy filling my world with flowers         and bright spring things         We’ve had a lot of rain, oh the blooms it will bring!         So many things are growing and changing right now     Caterpillars soon to be butterflies, wow! … Continue reading

Fearless Friday, Abstract Garden

  During this stressful time, turn to something you love to do, as often as you can For me, it is art… Drawing, painting, sketching, doodling… it is an instant trip to another place and keeps me calm and distracted           This painting was done in a recent “self therapy session” … Continue reading

Recipe Box, Lemon Sunshine Cake 3 ways

One cake, 3 desserts! This Lemon Sunshine Cake will brighten any day! Make a traditional bundt cake or mini “bundtlettes” or cupcakes Or make parfaits! And, always the best part, It is very easy to make! Combine cake mix, pudding mix, eggs. melted butter, milk and sour cream Fill a prepared bundt pan, bundtlette pan … Continue reading

Tablescapes, Welcome Spring

  Trying to make the best of the situation and keeping things positive, I found some hopeful quotes and set a table to Welcome Spring!                               I hope I have brought you a few minutes of peace through the joy of … Continue reading