Red, White and Blooms 4th of July Table
Don’t you just LOVE summertime?! I am savoring the beautiful sunny days and family gatherings! The 4th of July is always a special time of celebration for me. It was right around 4th of July, 1975, that I met my husband, that sure produced some FIREWORKS ?!!! I also love that we get to celebrate Independence Day in
Spring Cleaning You’ve NEVER Thought Of!
Spring Cleaning! You see all the tips on how to do it best, quickly, what to do, what not to do! Advice abounds on how to get your Spring Cleaning done! Whether you do a full-blown, all-out Spring Cleaning or you have a few specific areas you tackle, chances are you do SOME type of Spring
Florals Add BEAUTY!
Don't you just LOVE fresh flowers?! Fresh flowers are one of my favorite "essentials" in my home. My most favorite blooms are roses, hydrangeas and peonies! The thing I don't like about fresh flowers, is that they simply don't last long enough! I do pick up fresh flowers weekly for my table or, my favorite spot,
Florals, Bunnies and Pink Chicks Easter Tablescape
Happy Spring!!! Don’t you just LOVE this time of year! There’s new life everywhere! Birds are singing, buds are blooming, the days here in central PA are getting warmer and it’s still light out at 6:30 in the evening! YAY! I had so much fun putting this tablescape together the other day! It’s been awhile since I’ve set
15 Ways to Stay Cool as a Cucumber When Summer Heats Up!
WOW! We are in the midst of a midsummer heatwave! 90’s for the next several days! Summer is one of my favorite seasons! I enjoy the sunny days, late sunsets, early sunrises, time at the beach, and dining al fresco. I’m not so fond of the 3 H’s
One of My Favorite Summer Things!
One of my MOST FAVORITE things to do in the summer is to eat outside on our deck. It is very private back there, surrounded by trees and backing up to a field with no houses behind us. Each year we place multiple planters of bright cheery geraniums, petunias, and verbena all around on the
35 Fun Things You Can Do Before Summer Ends
About this time of year -the middle of summer- I realize that summer is passing all too quickly and that I still have lots of things I want to do that are so much better done in the summer! I have a list and need to get up to speed with it! In case you
6 Ways YOU can Make YOUR Summer SUPER…and maybe even SPARKLY!
It’s FRIDAY!!! And there’s no rain in the forecast here for the weekend…YAY! The 1st day of summer is just around the corner! While it seems like it can’t possibly be…..SUMMER IS HERE! As I have been looking ahead at the commitments already on my calendar for the summer, only a few so far, I was
FINALLY!!
I am happy to report we have FINALLY had a stretch of a few days in Central PA without RAIN! Our poor plants were really starting to show signs of “drowning”! I was FINALLY able to sit out on the deck to enjoy my morning tea and quiet time with God! It was SO nice….. a
Just in Time for the 4th of July!
Here it is!!! 4th of July!!! Whew…. how did that happen?! For many of us, the 4th is a highlight of the summer! Fireworks, family picnics, and barbecues…a long weekend this year….. it’s FUN, FUN, FUN! Speaking of picnics and barbecues, I’ve got some SUPER YUMMIE Summer Recipes here for you! Let’s face it, slaving