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Our back porch has been a cozy retreat for as long as I can remember. The sofa faced the fireplace, offering warmth and comfort on cool evenings. And then everything changed a few weeks ago when we filmed a commercial at our home.
A year ago, I converted our home’s old weight room/sleeping porch into a dedicated space for our grandkids. Our home has always been a place of gathering, laughter, and cherished memories. Everything we have done in our home has been for the family, making it comfortable for our kids and grandson to visit. When we…
We hosted our dinner club, and to make it easy, I served a potluck. Here are some of my favorite potluck recipes. How do you serve a potluck for a dinner party? Since most of my time was spent setting up the table in our backyard, I knew my cooking time was limited. So I…
I wanted to take a moment to wish you all a heartfelt Happy Easter. We hope this holiday brings you joy, peace, and the opportunity to celebrate with your loved ones. I also wanted to share my love for crafting. How many of you love to craft? And, a pretty scary thing happened after we…
Spring inspires me to start making fresh and flavorful salads. This is one of my favorites, spring salad with spice-rubbed salmon! This recipe incorporates some of the best seasonal ingredients, such as grilled corn, carrots, cabbage, avocado, tomatoes, mushrooms, and a simple spice-rubbed salmon, to create a tasty and healthy meal. It’s the perfect salad…
Tonight is the perfect evening for a spring pizza night on the back porch and patio. I wanted to find a unique location for a fun dinner, and this is the perfect spot! I wanted to have a fun pizza night at our home to celebrate spring, and I thought I would host it in…
This week, we said goodbye to our sweet white Labrador, Sport, and our hearts are heavy with grief and gratitude. He was twelve and a half years old, and in that time, he filled our home and hearts with more love, loyalty, and joy than we could have ever imagined. Losing him has been incredibly…
If you’ve been around here for a while, you know I love a creative project—the custom wrapping paper featuring my grandson is so cute! The custom wrapping paper is personal, festive, and just enough extra. So when our family planned a trip to Northern California to celebrate Graham’s 2nd birthday, I knew the custom wrapping…
Mother’s Day is just over a month away, and what better way to celebrate the moms in our lives than with a homemade Strawberry, Raspberry, and Blueberry Galette? Not only does this delectable Berry Galette look fantastic, but it is also so easy to make! This delightful combination of sweet berries and flaky pastry crust…
This weekend, we are celebrating family and a special milestone in Northern California—our grandson Graham’s second birthday! It’s hard to believe that sweet little Graham is already two years old today. Thanks for joining me for Sunday Morning Coffee. This is a place to share, learn, explain, dream, and have fun. Season 5 Volume 14
Have you ever thought about giving your home a name? Picking a name for your home gives it personality, a sense of history, and a little magic. You can name your home, whether it is a cozy beach cottage, a sprawling farmhouse, or a city loft. Every house should have a name! But why stop…
Easter brunch is one of those special meals where the table is complete, the laughter is loud, and the food is nothing short of spectacular. If you want to wow your guests with something savory, cheesy, and unforgettable, let me introduce you to your new Easter brunch hero: a Loaded French Onion Frittata.
Planning the perfect bridal shower decorations for my son Michael and his fiancée Ellie was fun, a celebration of love, and an opportunity to create lasting memories. Partnering with Bed Bath & Beyond, I embarked on a journey to curate a bridal shower that reflected the couple’s tastes and personalities, infused with my style. The…
I am so excited to share my Easter brunch table ideas. I love the bright Easter colors and can’t wait to share the florals, table setting, and fun glassware. Easter Brunch is one of my favorites. I already shared my favorite Easter Brunch recipes. Today, I set a table and love how these Easter colors…
This week, we’re excited to be filming another commercial at our home, this time for a major retailer. Over the past twenty years, we’ve hosted numerous film crews as they created movies, television shows, commercials, and even music videos at our home. Each experience has been unique, filled with excitement, a little chaos, and endless…
Spring has arrived, and one of my favorite activities is planting my kitchen garden. There’s something incredibly fulfilling about stepping out into my yard, hands in the soil, planning my vegetable beds, and envisioning all the meals I’ll soon create with homegrown produce. This is year two of my kitchen garden journey, and this time…
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