So Here’s The Good Thing…A New Series

1 New Blog Series… And I'm So Excited! Hi there!I don’t know if you can tell, but this lady is B-U-S-Y lately.  Well, really longer than lately.  So I started thinking that I’m sure all of. you are too.  So I came up with this fun series and...

What is a Summer Kitchen?

9 Ways to “Summer-ize” your Kitchen In Europe outdoor kitchens are sometimes referred to as summer kitchens.  I love that term!  It conjures up images of market day baskets getting unloaded straight to a counter and promptly included in whatever the cook has...

Friday Favorites : La Dolce Vita Style

16 Friday Favorites for the Sweet Life Feel free to think of this blog as a springboard for your Valentine’s gift giving, your Olympics hype Blank or another fun Friday afternoon read. But today is all about Italy and la dolce vita so let’s dive right in.You’ll be...

A Hostess’s Game Plan for a Very Delicious Day

6 Tips to Prepare for a Thanksgiving Filled With Warmth, Style, and Good Food For me, Thanksgiving is at its best when the kitchen feels calm and the house feels welcoming—plates full, hearts full, and plenty of time to hug the people you love. No chaotic turkey trot...

The Thread That Runs Through

7 Curated Treasures That Traveled The World With Me I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the thread that has run through my homes over the years. You know, I started decorating my home as a young mid-twenties with the help of a designer. Gasp! I am self-taught and...