Are you ready for a spooktacular month of October? I think my house might have spirits living in it. Recent skeleton sightings at my century-old house have me wondering if the house is haunted. Welcome to my Halloween Home Tour! A special thanks goes out to Krista at Ella Claire for hosting today’s Halloween tours….
What’s not to love about the fall season? The Earth explodes in color and gives up its amazing harvest of wonderful foods. It’s time to get back into the kitchen to whip up some wonderful autumn dishes. Today I’m sharing an easy and tasty appetizer of roasted figs with goat cheese, honey, and pistachios. …
Halloween! It’s a fun day that kicks off the season of holidays! This year I decided to do more to make this spooky event fun for the kiddos in our neighborhood. I decorated baby boo pumpkins to set out on the porch. See how to make your own! I confess I’ve never attempted to…
Although it’s officially the first day of October, I’m sharing a tour of my late September garden and pond. The State Fair zinnias are still going strong in our cutting garden. This is my favorite zinnia variety. They grow up to five feet tall and the more you cut them, the more they bloom….
Although I hate to let go of summer, I do love the fall season with its crisp evenings and riotous color. Today I’m sharing easy outdoor fall decorations to spruce up our new deck and pond! We just installed and stained our new deck a few weekends ago. I haven’t had time to consider…
Halloween is a little over a month away but there’s no harm in preparing early for this spooky event! Enjoy making vintage Halloween treat bags for parties or handing to kids who knock on the door. You’ll find 22 free printables from me and my blogging friends – links are at the end of…
Say hello to Pasta Pomodoro with Lentils! This is an easy, Tuscan-inspired pasta recipe that adds the richness and texture of lentils. This recipe really hit the spot for me! I’m a pretty picky eater and a dish has to be above average in order for me to make it more than once, and…
Fall Home Tour Week is here!! For the past couple weeks I’ve looked forward to sharing this first part of my country style fall home tour with you! I teased in week’s past that burgundy and wine are my colors of choice for this year’s autumn season. (This post contains affiliate links.) A special thanks…
Fall through the Christmas season is the time when our family gets together more frequently for shared meals. Summers are filled with kids’ sporting events and camp activities and once that dies down it’s time to wine, dine, and relax. Rather than set a formal table for our next gathering, I chose to organize fall…
I don’t venture into the city too often, but when I do, I love walking the many neighborhoods and admiring the architecture. As I wander the streets of Wrigleyville or Hyde Park, I wonder what the beautiful homes look like inside. Today we’re getting a taste of Chicago city living with a tour of a…
When I have time, I enjoy cooking and baking from scratch. And when the fall season rolls around, the desire to bake is amplified! All those wonderful pumpkin, cinnamon, and maple flavors are just waiting to be turned into something special. But today, I’m featuring tasty Oatmeal Raisin Pecan Cookies! These cookies have the…
Cupid shot me with autumn’s arrow and I’m hopelessly ready for the most beautiful season. I’m also love-struck with burgundy and copper candle holders that now grace my Pottery Barn inspired fall mantel. (This post contains affiliate links.) A gorgeous collection of burgundy, rose, and copper candle holders jumped off the pages of Pottery…
Temperatures have been in the sixties the past few days and now I’m fully motivated to decorate for fall! I found the sweetest vintage owl printable and turned him into a beautiful piece of wall art. You can download the print at the bottom of this post to make your own framed canvas. First…
Today you’re in for a special treat as we take a tour of a mid-century modern island retreat in Vancouver, B.C. The home is amazing with expansive views and tasteful contemporary interiors. Photo by Johnson + McLeod Design Consultants Varied levels within the home create a unique layout – anything but traditional! A vaulted…
One of my favorite herbs is basil with its unique fragrance and flavor. You’ll find it in our garden every summer. And one of my favorite recipes to make with it is Basil Pesto Cavatappi similar to the dish you’ll find at Noodles and Company. This year we grew basil in our vegetable garden…
It’s the season for pumpkin spice and all things nice! And today, I’ve got a nice treat for you with a Pumpkin Fettuccine Alfredo recipe. Lucky for you, I’m not the only one sharing a pumpkin recipe. You’ll find oodles more at the bottom of this post. My friend Kristen at Ella Claire organized…
