Gift wrapping can be fun and definitely creative! My mom was always a creative at wrapping gifts even in the early lean years. She was not only mom but also mentor for me in so many ways. When I first worked at a high end boutique after college before graduate school, I wrapped a present. It was part of what…
Read More
Lot of sparkle with a little red paired together made this Christmas table enchanting! First, I’m part of Deck the Halls Blog Hop! It is magical to see so many creative bloggers share their creative crafts, tables and decorations! Lots of inspiration tto make your halls merry and bright! I’m coming from Crystal’s post https://sweetvalleyacres.com/how-to-paint-a-winter-scene/. Her painted mirror scene is…
Read More
Pork Chops with fig sauce makes a typical meal extra tasty and will impress your family and guests! My thoughts are turning not only to gift buying but to what to serve the holiday week! Yes, week. Family is coming; it is a winter home based vacation for us all so we want some extra special…
Read More
Nothing says Welcome than a beautifully set table kitchen table with candle light when you walk through the kitchen ready for guests, That definitely includes family! My mom always had seasonal tablescapes that were the first thing you would see whne you walked through our backdoor were all family and family friends came in! I am followijng in her footsteps….
Read More
Fort Necessity is truly a visit to the past. That’s true of our national battlefields, historical sites and even the national parks. It is only one of several signifcant places to visit in the Laurel Highlands of Pennsylvania that we visited over a day and a half. Our trip was to visit the Frank Lloyd Wright homes in the area…
Read More