Gracious Gift Giving & Receiving
During the Holiday Season, with all the giving and receiving of gifts, it is so important to practice graciousness: having or showing courtesy, kindness, politeness, and compassion. It seems, oftentimes now, that graciousness has fallen by the wayside as if it were something that has gone out of style. It seems to be a lost practice,
Kathleen’s 10 Easy & Elegant Tips for a Beautiful Tablescape
The Spring and Summer months are filled with opportunities to create celebrations & festive gatherings. Of course, that means ample opportunities to set a pretty table, formal or casual. Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Graduations, Bridal Showers, Baby Showers, Birthdays, Memorial Day, 4th of July…..are all perfect excuses to create a time to get together, relax,
Love is in the Air!
February is one of my favorite months! Mostly because it is the “Month of LOVE”! Valentine’s Day has always been my 2nd favorite holiday, Christmas being the 1st! There’s just something about a day dedicated to LOVE that just stirs up the Romantic Soul in me! I’ve taken it a step further and look at February
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
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
We Are Celebrating & Wondering!
Who doesn’t like a celebration?! I sure do! My personal belief is that life should be celebrated every day! How sad to wait for just a few times a year to celebrate something….. anything! Surely there is at least one thing you can find each day to celebrate, big or small! If you don’t see
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
