It’s the most wonderful time of the year! And I’ve got the most wonderful table to share, especially if blue and white is your jam, like it is mine. I’m all about thinking outside the box and I love the idea of creating a blue and white Christmas table. It even coordinates with the blue and white themed tree in…
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This post may contain affiliate links, meaning we earn a commission if you make a purchase through our links, at no extra cost to you. Please read our disclosure page for more info. Y’all… it’s time to think about decorating for Christmas. Can you believe it? I am so happy to share this Easy Farmhouse Christmas Mantel with you! My…
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This Covid lockdown has a lot of people singing the blues. A great way to fend off the doldrums is to make something delicious, like an easy Lemon Pie. I can remember my momma making a similar pie years ago. She made a lemonade pie. I’ve made that too, but last time I made one, it was way too sweet…
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We all need grace. Sometimes it becomes more apparent than at other times. There was recently a small misunderstanding in my family, and the need for grace came to the forefront of my mind. When I say small, I mean it. It was nothing, really, but enough to cause me to shed a few tears. That’s not always a bad…
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We’ve been eating a LOT of strawberries during this coronavirus thing. My main goal has been to keep my daddy – and us – out of public spaces, so he’s been taking two meals a day with us. I think he must be who I inherited my sweet tooth from! This easy trifle dessert fits the bill for a simple…
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Fall is my favorite season – I love the colors, the smells, the tastes… well just about everything about this time of year. And I don’t think I’ve ever met a pumpkin I didn’t like! That goes for both decorating my home and fall recipes too. Today it’s my delight to share with you my recipe for Pumpkin Cheesecake with…
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Do you carry everything but the kitchen sink in your purse? At any given time you might find these things in mine (besides the usual stuff) including: clothespins, kids meal toys, business cards, (grand) baby diaper (unused!), and various receipts. In other words, sometimes my bag is just a mess of hodge-podge items! It remained to be seen how well…
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Yeah, I know I’m late to the Instant Pot Party. Well, better late than never, right? All I need are some good instant pot recipes and a plan to get started! The main reason I waited so long to buy one is because I don’t want to get overloaded with the latest and greatest appliances. I remember years ago my…
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When I returned from our last European trip, I found some happy mail waiting for me! It was a copy of my friend Jamie’s new book, French Vintage Decor. I’ve met Jamie a couple of times at the Haven Conference and I love her blog, So Much Better with Age. French Vintage Decor This post contains affiliate links for your…
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The Royal Delft Factory was one of my favorite stops on our latest trip to Europe. Given my love for all things blue and white, this was no surprise! At the factory, we were given the grand tour – how it’s made, the history, and of course, a chance to own some pieces of Royal Delft. Royal Delft, or the Koninklijke Porceleyne…
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It’s hard to beat fresh strawberries in the summertime. The only thing better just might be this fresh strawberry trifle recipe! I can’t imagine a better way to enjoy fresh strawberries than this easy strawberry trifle recipe. It is a wonderful way to concoct a cool, flavorful dessert that is just perfect for the warm weather of summer. Of course, if…
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