Home Decor, Love Lantern and a Winter Valentine Mantel

  I am slowly transitioning out of January this week {winter winter go away!}         My pretty poinsettia was looking sad It has been blasted by a heating vent in our freezing weather I was tiring of the green garland too, it was looking cumbersome and I was ready for a change … Continue reading

Creations, Summer Craft & Decor Ideas

With summer just around the corner, I rounded up some of my favorite summer centerpieces, crafts and decor ideas to spark your creativity They are fast, easy, and cheap! A few shells and some glass pebbles instantly bring the sea to your table or vignette   Have everyone park their shoes by the door in … Continue reading

Tablescapes & Recipe Box, Coastal Fall & Pumpkin Sausage Naan

Okay, you seriously have to make this before you are “pumpkined” out This is so good, that you’ll love it even if you don’t like pumpkin Pinkie swear promise  😘 Here’s the dealio… Brown the sausage first Then cook the garlic and shallot in a little rendered sausage grease Does anything smell better than sauteed … 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

Home Decor, Christmas in Red, Black and White & Tree Skirt Tutorial

I really loved our family room last year, Cotton Christmas, with the cotton tree and garland, red stripes and black and white     I didn’t change much, but tweaked it here and there…the “happy Holidays” sign is actually a gift bag       The gift tags tucked in the garland are subtle reminders … Continue reading