It’s been an unexpected gift. The Core Four is eating dinner together. Yippee! We are all taking turns making it. Last night we had delivery. Meg really wanted Pad Thai. It’s an unexpected gift. Usually when the girls are home, they aren’t. After all, they are 20 and 21. Away at school, working, friends, they … Read More about An Unexpected Gift
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Looking for Inspiration
Do you enjoy going to a local coffee shop handbook store like Barnes and Noble for coffee and lingering over decorator books like me? Or do you carry your own to the local favorite? As we all know, that’s out of the question now. While I and other amateur decorators and home stylists may consider … Read More about Looking for Inspiration
not cardboard hope
re posted on April 19, 2013 I went through older post looking for something else but found this. Are you tired? It hasn’t been long since we self quarantined though our daughter has been back from Study Abroad, Florence and under a quarantine basically 2 weeks before the public was. There is hope. Week’s end finds … Read More about not cardboard hope
NYC Day Trip Part 2 in the Afternoon
My first glimpse of the Guggenheim was unexpected. It was both awe inspiring and a surprise. It was small! It’s a small but magnificent building. Stark white set on a corner of an old exclusive area set across the street from Central Park was not what I expected. But for the exceptional daring design, it … Read More about NYC Day Trip Part 2 in the Afternoon
NYC Day Trip
If you give a grandchild a book with a close location as the setting and promise to take her…that day may come on a very cold one! Two years ago Jim gave Mary her Christmas Eve book. It is a family tradition to exchange books on Christmas Eve to read after we snuggle under the … Read More about NYC Day Trip
Fancy Mashed Potato Casserole
Do you just want to kick up a typical meal up a notch to make it extra special? It’s so easy just prepare the same routine meal. Of course, it is for ease and planning in our busy days. Isn’t that why we have Taco Tuesday and Fajita Fridays? Growing up, it was always … Read More about Fancy Mashed Potato Casserole
Friday Lunch with Elegance
HI! Taco Soup for lunch today with our daughter and her two youngest kiddos. It doesn’t sound all that elegant, does it? Between my hopscotch busy and her full schedule with 5 kids, well, we take time when we can. Recently, I admit; I’ve been lazy about setting our table nicely. It only takes minutes. … Read More about Friday Lunch with Elegance
Kitchen Winter Warmth
My kitchen was feeling a little dark and empty. After having family and friends during the holidays filling it up with love and delicious smells being in there was a little empty feeling. I like a homey warm feeling kitchen but right now, I don’t have the inclination or time for a total re-do! Our … Read More about Kitchen Winter Warmth
Farmhouse Sparkle Tree Trimming
Every year at Christmas I like to have new decorating inspirations. This year I have really been loving the ribbon decked out trees in blog land. Our trees are historically traditional which we love but it’s always fun to try out something new. Ribbon is key. It is a great way to decorate without a huge … Read More about Farmhouse Sparkle Tree Trimming
Hope Ushers in Advent
Are you in need of a little hope? Or a lot? This is season of hope and promise. Weddings are so full of hope for the future. We had a wedding last week in our family. Our son married his bride. I’m pretty sure they didn’t get married without the hope of a long life … Read More about Hope Ushers in Advent