Saturday Table with Soup Plates Saturday morning breakfast are a big deal in our house! After a busy week this is often the only time we linger over a meal. When the big kids and their families are here it is a relaxing meal time. It’s more fun for the little ones too. … Read More about Saturday Breakfast
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Kentuck Knob…A Frank Lloyd Wright Home
Tucked in a hillside in the Pennsylvania Laurel Highland’s is Kentuck Knob, one of the crown jewel homes designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, premier American architect. ‘No house should ever be on a hill or on anything. It should be of the hill. Belonging to it. Hill and house should live together each the happier … Read More about Kentuck Knob…A Frank Lloyd Wright Home
Easter Pysanka Ukranian Eggs
I love these beautifully painted wooden eggs. They are called pysanky, the Ukrainian word meaning ‘to write’. I bought them years ago at German flea markets and bazzars when Jim was stationed there plus the family. People from eastern countires were bring handicrafts and other goods across the border after the Berlin Wall collapsed in … Read More about Easter Pysanka Ukranian Eggs
Shrimp & Sprouts
Jessica, the future daughter in law is already a part of our family. Admittedly as the mom of her honey, the relationship is still new and I do not ever want to be the mom in law bloggers write about or the one who is the target or jokes or… I just want a rich … Read More about Shrimp & Sprouts
Whimsical Easter Tree
It’s a Whimsical Easter Tree! Sparkly eggs, rubber duckies and dainty bows of pretty ribbon! our first full sized easter Tree This is a first for our home, to have a full size tree decorated for Easter. Maybe it was the need for comfort and enjoying the fairy lights on our Christmas tree that made … Read More about Whimsical Easter Tree
Spring Door Arches Inspiration
My spring inspiration this year comes from a visit to Bavaria Germany in March a few years ago. I love how spring is welcomed there even when there’s a little snow on the ground and grey skies. But some German homes don’t need extra seasonal decorations. Creativity and appreciation for beauty is apparent as we … Read More about Spring Door Arches Inspiration
Aunt Ellen’s Waffles
The granddaughters came bounding in with good cheer and anticipation of a second breakfast pretty early this morning. I still had my PJs on and just started my second cup of coffee. Sweet greetings first thing this Friday morning. Grandma’s, at least this one are generally good for food without strings! We had a discussion … Read More about Aunt Ellen’s Waffles
Saturday Morning Week Review
Saturday mornings are generally peaceful for me. A typical Saturday morning starts with a cup of coffee. Jim takes off for early Saturday morning men’s small group. I love early morning light that welcomes the day. The soft afternoon light often brings a feeling of calm espicialy when the day has been a busy one. … Read More about Saturday Morning Week Review
Girlfriend Night with Wine and Charcuterie Board
Wine and charcuterie board with girlfriends on a Friday night is easy to set up! It was a last minute decision. Girlfriend Friday Night Get Together’s for Wine and Charcuterie is always a good idea! Really, we all know this would be good for get together! It could be a break from cooking or the … Read More about Girlfriend Night with Wine and Charcuterie Board
Soups for Winter Comfort Meals
Today, I’m sharing some of our family favorite soups. There is something about a hot delicious bowl of soup! Omega’s chili This isn’t named after my granddaughter but after my mom, Omega. She taught me how to do just about everything home related! Go here to find the recipe. My tip is to cook … Read More about Soups for Winter Comfort Meals