This spring planter which can also be used an Easter table centerpiece took 10 minutes tops for me to put together. It simply requires a clay pot, soil, a narcissus plant, two licorice plants and a little something extra. The little something extra could be a ceramic bird, mushroom, frog, or garden fairy. It's whatever suits your fancy. I bought … [Read more...]
Gold Accessories Make Me Smile
I've been on a gold kick for the past year and gold accessories are currently in abundance. I recently picked up a few necessities at Target and naturally I had to make my way down the home decor aisles. The shelves were shinning brightly with gold home decor from Threshold and Nate Berkus. I felt a big grin come across my face as I contemplated … [Read more...]
7 Easy Easter Tabletop Ideas
I've rounded up 7 easy Easter tabletop ideas which can be created in just a few minutes. I appreciate beautiful table settings and have a whole Pinterest Board dedicated to tablescapes. Creating a pretty table setting can be overwhelming and costly, but it doesn't have to be. These ideas are simple and don't require a ton of extra plates and … [Read more...]
Salmon Baked in Foil
I've shared several of Chef Giada De Laurentiis' recipes and this is one of my favorites which also happens to be very easy. The tomato topping on the salmon gives it a nice flavor and the best part about this recipe is there is minimal clean up since you bake the salmon in foil. My daughter isn't a big fan of tomatoes, but for some reason she … [Read more...]
Throwback Recipe Thursday
As I mentioned on Monday, I'm on a little break this week. Recipes are some of my more popular posts due to Pinterest so I thought I'd recap some of the recipes people have told me they made and loved. You might find one or two you missed or it might be an opportunity to give one a try this week. Most of the recipes I make are very easy. I don't … [Read more...]
Throwback Smile Stories
I'll be taking a little blogging break this week and hopefully a ton of smiling. This past February marked my three-year blogging anniversary. I've learned a lot in the past three years and I appreciate all of you who read my blog and follow me on my blogging journey. I thought I'd share some of my past favorite posts and perhaps you might … [Read more...]
Peanut Butter Protein Balls
These peanut butter protein balls make a great healthy pick me up in the morning, afternoon and evening. My hairstylist Nancy, who I also consider a friend, shared this recipe for Peanut Butter Protein Balls with me. I look forward to seeing Nancy not only for a cut and color, but for the conversation. When you click with your hairstylist it's a … [Read more...]
Faith & Salmon Fishing in Yemen
"Faith is taking the first step even when you can't see the whole staircase." This is one of my favorite quotes from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. I recently watched the movie Salmon Fishing in Yemen starring Emily Blunt, Ewan McGregor and Kristin Scott Thomas. It's a story about fly fishing, political spinning, love and faith. The cliff notes … [Read more...]
My Best Kept Secret for Stress Relief
I have several things I do to help relieve stress like taking yoga classes, journaling every morning, and praying, but my best kept secret is RESCUE Remedy. I heard about RESCUE Remedy years ago on the Dr. Oz show. I had to quit watching Dr. Oz otherwise I would currently own a small pharmacy, but that's a whole other story for a … [Read more...]
A Fire & Ice Party
My friend Mary loves to entertain and when she throws a party she puts her heart and soul into it. I've shared a few of her past parties here and here. The American Heart Association is a charity near and dear to her heart (no pun intended). I had the opportunity to attend a Fire and Ice Party she hosted last month to raise funds for the American … [Read more...]