Taste of Home is hosting a Gingerbread Open House where you can share stories, pictures and tips and tricks for making gingerbread houses on their facebook page. The Taste of Home Gingerbread Open House will run from December 9th to 15th so be sure to share your creations this week on Facebook. I have fond memories of … [Read more...]
Sugar Pearl Designs Giveaway
Sugar Pearl Designs is based out of the Sugar Sand Beaches of the Emerald Coast. The pearls are freshwater & hand drilled to fit every piece perfectly. Each piece of jewelry is hand crafted by a mother and daughter team. Leather and pearls jewelry originated in France, and was introduced to the Gulf Coast a few years ago. After … [Read more...]
Hostess and Family Gift Guides
Tis' the season for giving and attending parties. When someone invites me to their home for dinner or a party I like to give the party host a little gift. I know how much work can go into entertaining and I appreciate the invitation. Hostess gifts don't have to be expensive it's the thought that counts. I created a hostess gift … [Read more...]
Chris’ Favorite Chicken Chili
My friend Diane made this chicken chili for some couples one night and my husband ate two helpings. That might seem like no big deal for most men, but my husband rarely eats two helpings of something unless he really, really likes it. So I decided to name this recipe Chris' Favorite Chicken Chili. The herbs give it a fresh flavor and I … [Read more...]
Six Non-Traditional Christmas Trees
A Ladder Christmas Tree from Funky Junk Interiors This past weekend many families started putting up their Christmas trees. We have an artificial tree which we put up, but it's not decorated yet. We hang a variety of ornaments that our family has collected over the years along with ornaments my son and daughter have made. Every year though … [Read more...]
Spiced Apple Cider Martini
My friend Christine shared this easy spiced apple cider martini that's great if you're in a pinch to come up with a quick festive drink for guests. You only need a few ingredients. You can use you any spiced apple cider. I happened to have some from Trader Joe's so that's what I used. Trader Joe's also sells a pear cinnamon cider which would … [Read more...]
Favorite Facebook Shares
I was talking to my friend the other day about how I don't understand the in's and out's of Facebook. How is it decided who sees your posts? Also, unless you're on Facebook around the same time someone posts something you'll probably never see their post. For those of you who are more schooled in Facebook please leave me a comment if … [Read more...]
Wishbone Love and Luck
This little wishbone necklace makes me smile. I bought it at a consignment shop in Newtown, Connecticut while visiting my good friend Amy. Wishbone necklaces had been popping up randomly (maybe it has something to do with google target marketing) and I'd been toying with purchasing one. You can find a ton of them on Etsy. … [Read more...]
Lantern Love
I attended a class at Red Cedar Gardens last month on decorating lanterns. I love lanterns and they've become very popular in home decor over the years. I still see them being displayed at my favorite home store Pottery Barn. If Pottery Barn has them then I'm convinced they're still in. Pottery Barn and Red Cedar are two of my go … [Read more...]
Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff
I think I have just about every book of the Don't Sweat the Small Stuff collection by Richard Carlson. It all started with Don't Sweat the Small Stuff and it's all small stuff. Richard then went on to write several other books such as Don't Sweat the Small Stuff with Money, Family, Work and in Love. I started reading … [Read more...]