Last weekend I took a little detour on the way home from seeing my daughter. Rather than turn right toward home, I turned left to venture down a dirt road that leads to Garfield Farm and Tavern. It had just snowed and I knew the historic farm on 281 acres would present me with some…
Lately I keep looking at decor photos in order to keep myself focused on the look I really want in my home. When I was first married, I loved the Asian look. Then my sis turned me on to American Country style (I know, quite a difference). This led to a more Modern Country style…
Beautiful flowers and quotes to enjoy as you anticipate spring’s arrival … “I hope to someday meet God because I want to thank Him for the flowers.” ~ Robert Brault “I’d rather have roses on my tables than diamonds on my neck.” ~ Emma Goldman “The flowers of late winter and early spring occupy places…
Town and Country Living is a blog about living life where the western ‘burbs of Chicago give way to the farm fields of Illinois. I love both the city and the country and want to write about all of it … urban and rural scenery, decorating with special finds from nearby boutiques, cooking veggies grown in the garden, special…
Anxiously awaiting spring as a fresh blanket of snow is pulled up over the landscape. Fresh flowers tickle the fancy as spring hides for just a bit longer … More Flower Photos Here Linking To … Fresh Cut Friday at Rose VignetteCowgirl Up! Pink Saturday at How Sweet the Sound Show Off Saturday at…
One of my 2012 goals is to finish making over the dining room. It’s a small cozy room whose walls used to be sage, which I loved, but after ogling over many a Swedish dining room, I decided to lighten it up with a coat of Steamed White from Lowe’s. The Windsor chairs were re-painted…
I know what you’re thinking … gross, right? That’s what I thought when I saw a recipe for Lettuce Arugula Soup. Didn’t we learn as children that anything green tastes terrible? I thought this soup sounded so disgusting but yet, I was intrigued and had to try it. Fate laughed in my face as I fell in love with…
Just now the lilac is in bloom,All before my little room;And in my flower-beds, I think,Smile the carnation and the pink… ~ Rupert Brooke This post is dedicated to my sister-in-law Karen, who loves carnations. Follow Me to These Parties … Wow Us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style Pink Saturday at How Sweet the Sound…
Slow but sure, room by room, my house is undergoing a transformation of sorts. Not a full-fledged remodeling assault … just a simple sprucing up. A fresh coat of paint here, a new rug there. Hubby is rolling his eyes thinking, “here we go again.” And so, without further ado … Hubby installed the molding (love him!)….
What do you do with a pile of old branches out in the yard and a pile of vintage Valentines in the craft cabinet? Why, make a Valentine Tree, of course! What’s a Valentine’s vignette without a cute cuddly kitten? Little Puddy loves fresh flowers. Especially Baby’s Breath. It’s always nice to have someone…
This light, healthy Vegetable Frittata is a great way to enjoy some fresh, tasty veggies. Most frittatas are cooked on the stove and in the oven, but not this one. It cooks up quick and easy on the stove top. Pin It The light fluffy eggs provide a pleasing contrast to the flavorful vegetables. Grab…
Lately I’ve spent more time more time than usual shopping at my favorite haunt … on Third Street in Geneva, Illinois. It’s the quaint, smaller version of Chicago’s Magnificent Mile. Anyhoo, I moseyed on into The Mossy Twig and found these adorable vintage looking Valentines. I’m going to make something with them this weekend. Probably…
My daughter and I are celebrating Valentine Veggies this month! Every week this February, Bridget and I will create vegetable dishes and share the recipes with you. So be sure to visit me and my daughter over at Flour N Friends each week for a total of 8 vegetable recipes. Bridget studied Pasty Arts at…
Last weekend I invited my daughters over for a lite lunch and a bridal planning pow-wow. My daughter Stephanie gets married this June (her sister Bridget got married last October). Bridget had a country style wedding while Stephanie’s big day is all glitz and glam. It’s been fun having 2 very different wedding styles to…
When I first discovered decorating blogland I was so excited. Looking through blogs was as much fun as thumbing through the pages of Country Living magazine. But now, well, I’m a bit frustrated. I see so many great ideas and creativity out there … I want to do it all. This is creating design style…
The perfect pairing … Valentine’s Day and Chocolate! How about a quick and easy chocolate souffle to celebrate this special day with someone sweet? Last week when my daughter Bridget had us over for homemade pasta, she topped off the meal with chocolate souffle … which inspired me to make some myself. These delicate souffles…
