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I love Halloween parties, and I love making finger foods and desserts. These Halloween Sugar Cookies are the best! Halloween Treats are so fun to make. I don’t make treats for the trick-or-treaters because wrapped candy works best for us. But we always have soup and sweets available for our neighborhood friends, and we love…
I have been on the road for almost a month and am so happy to be able to relax and think about getting settled at home. Why? Well, we have two huge things happening in the next two weeks. Amazon Prime Big Deal Days are October 8th and 9th; my team’s (including mine) preparation is…
Fall tables are my favorite. Today, I am sharing five of my best table-setting tips. Are you ready for some great tips? I love fall colors such as burnt oranges, golden yellows, and deep ruby reds. Mix them with the season’s natural elements, like leaves, pine cones, and acorns, and you have the perfect backdrop…
It’s hard to believe that two years ago today, I hosted a party to celebrate the Launch of my book, A Home to Share. A Home to Share: Designs that Welcome Family and Friends is about interior design and entertaining. It’s about creating a home that is both beautiful and welcoming. I have always believed…
I made a fall flower arrangement for our dining room table using a blend of fresh and faux flowers, and I’m excited to share how you can create a similar look in your home. This is the perfect time to bring fall into your home with stunning fall floral arrangements. Combining real and faux flowers…
I couldn’t decide what kind of pumpkin bread to make, so I created recipes for Pumpkin Banana Bread and Pumpkin Apple Bread. Can you guess which one we liked the best?
This past week, I had the absolute joy of spending four days babysitting my 17-month-old grandson, Graham. Along the way, I picked up a few grandma tips. Let me tell you – it was an unforgettable experience filled with laughter, learning, and fun only toddlers can bring. From reading and exploring to discovering arts and…
Back to school means that fall is here so I am sharing a favorite Fall Pumpkins DIY. These pumpkins are made with fall fabric and driftwood! I always strive to make crafts that look fancy and expensive but are easy and inexpensive. This fall pumpkins craft is so easy and cheap to make, and I…
Fall is a beautiful time of year, and I made some wood leaf plate chargers for my fall table with my xTool M1 laser cutting machine. Have you ever wished you owned a laser cutter? These plate chargers are easy to cut from wood and add a touch of fall to your tablescape. I love…
These eleven best cupcake recipes are all easy to make and delicious. My Salted Caramel cupcake recipe is fabulous. There is nothing quite like a delicious cupcake. Whether taking one to a picnic or enjoying one as a dessert, these eleven recipes will surely please. So, let’s get baking! Your taste buds will thank you.
I am so happy my original painted pumpkin project didn’t work because it led me to create this deconstructed, easy-painted pumpkin! And I love it. Sometimes, craft projects don’t work out, but occasionally, they can lead to something better. This easy-painted pumpkin does not look like I thought it would, which is great because it…
Today, I am sharing lots of ideas for dining room fall table decor. This fall table is highlighted with fresh flowers in my fall palette colors. But there is a little twist! I added faux greenery to my fresh floral centerpiece. Can you tell which flowers are faux?
This past week, we embarked on a biking in France adventure with Backroads through the picturesque regions of Bordeaux and Dordogne. This trip was everything we hoped for and more—filled with scenic landscapes, Michelin-starred dining experiences, luxurious hotels, and unforgettable biking trails. It was the trip of a lifetime. Season 4 Volume 36 Thanks for…
I love the idea of decorating wood charger plates. You can customize them with paint, stain, or decoupaged napkins to match your plates! I have just taken mixing and matching to a whole new level! It’s an inexpensive and eco-friendly alternative to buying them; you can customize them with whatever you want. I glued napkins…
Today, I am sharing one of my favorite fall flower arrangements. Fresh flowers on a table make any meal special! I am a bit of a rebel with my color scheme for this arrangement. When I created this fall flower arrangement, I thought I would use subtle fall tones. But then I went to the market,…
As a huge collector of dinner plates, I thought sharing some of my favorite porcelain, melamine, and ceramic plates might be fun. I love setting a dinner table, and I am the first to say that tables can be simple or complex. Both styles are beautiful, and the dinner plates are one of my favorite…
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