It is still warm enough to enjoy fresh salads as an entree. Plus our garden is still producing! Jim’s Garden Pasta and Chicken Salad included cherry tomatoes from the garden. Yes, there are still fresh tomatoes to pick! The basil is from the plant in our kitchen window. use leftovers and garden tomatoes and basil … Read More about Jim’s Garden Pasta and Chicken Salad
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Transform Your Living Spaces for Fall with Quick Arrangements
Transform your living spaces with quick arrangements that are easy to create! Capture the autumn spirit when you use deep red wine that you can sip while wrapped in a soft blanket ate the end of the day. Fall Vignettes & Arrangements: Create Cozy Vibes Now Rusty burnt orange reflects the changing leaves meaning fall … Read More about Transform Your Living Spaces for Fall with Quick Arrangements
Fallingwater, An American Architectural Marvel
Fallingwater, an American architectural marvel nestled in the Laurel Highlands is a few hours from our home. Close enough for an overnight trip to visit plus another FLW home, Kentuck Knob. Check out my post about our visit there. We took the first tour of the day then headed to Fallingwater. We joined cousins, Don … Read More about Fallingwater, An American Architectural Marvel
Autumn Tablescape Tips
Setting a tablescape for Autumn with tips to build a lovely centerpiece is the topic today. Centerpieces can be easy to make for your table! They don’t have to be expensive or elaborate to be lovely and elegant. tips for tablescape #1. Use what you have #2. Use faux florals plus natural elements #3. Add … Read More about Autumn Tablescape Tips
Shopping the Back Porch
Amy knew exactly where to go shopping for new dining room chairs. Mom and Dad just happen to have really cute rattan chairs on their back porch! One problem empty nesters can have is to convince their kids to take furniture and other item from their family home not just when kids move out but … Read More about Shopping the Back Porch
New York City Weekend Part 2 …4 Travel Tips plus Yankee Stadium
Amy took us to the ballgame at Yankee Stadium for our last stop of the NYC weekend. Don’t we look cool and rested? TIP #1 When it is really hot, plan for an afternoon rest. Jim and I needed physical rest. The kids just hung out in Amy’s air conditioned apartment. Trust me on this…even … Read More about New York City Weekend Part 2 …4 Travel Tips plus Yankee Stadium
How to Make The Perfect BLT
How to make the classic perfect BLT is all about crisp bacon and vine ripened tomatoes! Who doesn’t love a classic BLT? Who hasn’t hated the clean up or burning those delicious bacon slices? Tip#1 for perfect bacon for blt Tip #1. Bacon on the stove top should always be made in … Read More about How to Make The Perfect BLT
Weekend Brunch: Quick and Easy Menu
Weekend brunches don’t have to be elaborate to be tasty. You don’t even have to serve eggs or pancakes. My menu is stress free and delicious! This easy to prepare menu is not traditional at all. In fact, it is also a great one for game days too. setting a casual buffet table A little … Read More about Weekend Brunch: Quick and Easy Menu
Bold Pink and Coral…Do They Clash? Tips for a Patio Table
Bold Pink and Coral…do they clash? Tips for a patio table are ones I have learned over the years that help me do it without fuss or muss. pink and Coral Our pink peonies and the coral floral plates might not go together. They are bright summer colors. Clashing? I wasn’t sure but I didn’t … Read More about Bold Pink and Coral…Do They Clash? Tips for a Patio Table
New York City Weekend Visit with Amy
Our New York City weekend with Amy was exciting, fun, and hot! She had a great visit planned for us. It was nice that Jim and I didn’t have to do any planning. Amy did comment that it was a lot easier when we did. Train and Subway To Amy’s Apartment Friday night, we made … Read More about New York City Weekend Visit with Amy