When the weather turned cooler, we brought the fall storage bins down from the attic. Very little color is showing here so far. It’s just a matter of time. But it was time to acknowledge, it’s fall. Simply put, it was time. This year, I am simplifying. The fall decoration bins have been reduced down … Read More about Simply Put, It’s Fall, Time to Decorate
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Taliesin West Interiors #4 in FLW Series
large gathering room Frank Lloyd Wright, the premier American architect built Taliesin West as a ‘camp’ for his apprentices and to be a winter home for them and his family. Other times, the Wright’s made their home in Wisconsin; he is a son of the midwest. There are many homes he designed are still privately … Read More about Taliesin West Interiors #4 in FLW Series
Taliesin West Frank Lloyd Wright Number 3 in FLW series
‘Taliesin west is a look over the rim of the world’ Frank Lloyd Wright above quote tells us how much he loved this area. In 1937 he purchased several hundred acres in the foothills of the McDowell Range overlooking Paradise Valley, Scottsdale, AZ. Reflecting the landscape this home and others, Wright used native material and colors in … Read More about Taliesin West Frank Lloyd Wright Number 3 in FLW series
Snooze AM Eatery to Start the Day of Sightseeing Breakfast
Sometimes despite all your planning, the restaurant you chose for the early breakfast at 6:30 AM just doesn’t work out before sightseeing. It was closed. Meg quickly found another one close by and on the way to our destination Taliesin West. Snooze AM Eatery! When plans fail they can turn into an unexpectedly delightful experience. … Read More about Snooze AM Eatery to Start the Day of Sightseeing Breakfast
Weekend Travel Tips
Last weekend, we went to a wedding of our dear friends’ daughter in Gilbert Phoenix AZ. Jim planned our quick weekend to AZ trip so that our visit went smoothly. He was able to find excellent lower fares and rates. We flew Frontier and were pleased. If we have another short distance flight, we … Read More about Weekend Travel Tips
Meg’s Ratatouille
How has your garden grown? We have squashes and tomatoes. Our neighbor made a mideastern dish with the ones we gave her, Nancy made salsa. Served in salads or sliced, every bite is delicious. End of summer garden dish What’s cooking in your kitchen? use the last of garden vegetables Meg’s Ratatouille so good! Do … Read More about Meg’s Ratatouille
Family Easy Meals Linda’s Beef Vegetable Soup
Soup and stews makes for an easy meal on a busy day. Fall and winter is the time of year for stew and soups. Busy days and cold nights are made for a soup supper. Easy to prepare and simmer until the dinner hour says comfort! planning for easy meals Busy households can benefit from weekly meal … Read More about Family Easy Meals Linda’s Beef Vegetable Soup
Making Summer Magical
Summer can be magical. Beaches, swimming, gardens and easy living. The 4th of July is the best with food and sparklers. Watching fireworks in the distance makes a wonderful end to a great holiday celebration. School starts around here next week. The heat won’t be over but summer will be. Our calendar goes by the … Read More about Making Summer Magical
Sunday Sabbath
A day set apart for rest. It is a day by God’s own words that is holy, to be kept holy. A good Sabbath Sunday with often includes family, grilling, naps, maybe a ballgame on TV, and playing board games. or cards. Often later before everyone heads home, leftovers. OBSERVING the sabbath Church is how … Read More about Sunday Sabbath
Casual and Elegant Come Together for a Beautiful Table!
Casual and elegant come together for a beautiful table! Farmhouse blue check tablecloth, Lenox china, daily silverware and paper napkins come together for a casual elegant table! My parents always said there was no use having china and silver and not use it. They also thought children learned manners when eating at a nicely set table … Read More about Casual and Elegant Come Together for a Beautiful Table!