Now that the New Year has begun and Christmas is behind us, I vow to spend more time in the kitchen, cooking food from scratch. I’m also committed to trying new foods and recipes. During the winter months I find soup to be highly comforting yet not too filling. Plus, soup is a great way…
First, let me wish all of you a Happy New Year! I’m hoping 2016 is better than 2015 … it was a rough year for our family. But more on that later. As you probably know, many bloggers share their top posts for the year. It’s a great way to look back and see what…
Skiing, anyone? Today’s rustic charming home is located in Deer Valley, Utah – a popular ski resort. I used to ski when I was younger and loved it. I also loved hanging out in the lodges too. They were always rustic and cozy with flames flickering in the fireplace. You could relax on an overstuffed…
Are you ready for Christmas?? I finished the last of my shopping yesterday, and finished the last of my Christmas projects early last week. I made a few paper mache Christmas boxes that I wanted to create last year, but ran out of time. I promised I’d make them this year and got them done…
Today’s charming home tour is exciting to me because she’s one of the first blogs I remember finding … Housepitality Designs. Shirley has an elegant home that is both stunning and comfortable. I love her color choices and the light and airy look she’s infused through most of her home. Are you ready to take…
You’ve heard that old saying, “It is better to give than to receive.” But when it comes to the perfect wine lover’s gift, I believe it’s better to receive! When you have friends and family who love and good wine, the art of elegant gift giving is easy! You know a bottle or two of…
Have you heard of Flipboard? It’s a great way to collect stories and ideas that you care about. You can create your own magazines about all the topics you love! I’ve shared some of my Flipboard magazines here on my blog before. My newest magazine is called Cozy Cottage Style! What I love about Flipboard…
Last week when I shared my Christmas in the Kitchen post, I promised to share the recipe for the Wintermint Cake you saw in the photos. Let me just say, the cake is amazing and I can still taste its chocolatey goodness when I close my eyes and think about it. This cake recipe is…
Do you ever have trouble determining what your decorating style truly is? I love both farmhouse and cottage style equally and keep going back and forth between the two. Sigh. I think my indecisiveness is based on the fact that there are many similar elements with both styles … like bead board, the color white,…
Shopping for Christmas gifts can sometimes be a bit daunting, so it’s nice when you get a little bit of inspiration to help with your gift selection process. This happened to me when I was shopping at Walmart the other day. I’d heard about the Amope Pedi Perfect™ recently and wanted to give it a…
Are you prepared for Christmas? It’s just 2 weeks away! Although my house is decorated and ready for family on Christmas Day, I’m still working on a couple small projects for the holiday. Today I’m sharing how to make Christmas star ornaments from paper mache. The best part is that the stars are from the…
In just 16 days we’ll be celebrating Christmas! I haven’t bought a single gift yet. Have you? I need to do some serious shopping soon! I’ll blame my lack of present shopping on the fact that I’ve been busy decking the halls for Christmas. Today I’m joining a group of bloggers for the inaugural “All…
Do you remember the first time you baked a pie? I sure do! I was a nervous wreck. It was back in my high school home economics class. Our teacher was explaining the intricacy of making pie crust and all the mistakes that could be made. I thought for sure I would fail our pie-making test…
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Twas 3 weeks before Christmas and all through the house … I’d be lying if I said not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. This week a talented group of bloggers were busily primping their homes for the inaugural “All Through the House” Christmas tour! Each day this week a different room is featured,…
Welcome back to the Charming Home Series here at Town and Country Living! Today’s tour features a lovely cottage home by the sea that I found over at Houzz. We’re taking a little break from the Christmas festivities to showcase a charmingly elegant home. Farmhouse Entry by South West Interior Designers & Decorators Stephanie Dunning…
