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…
Town and Country Living is a blog about living where the city ‘burbs meet the cornfields of Illinois. Living here affords me the best of both worlds … Town … and Country. Lucky for me, my daughter and her new hubby don’t live too far and invited us for lunch. I was truly hoping Bridget would make…
Come for a walk with me, won’t you? It’s frosty outside and we’ll hear the comforting crunch of snow under our feet as we stroll down historic Pouley Road. Thanks for strolling down historic Pouley Road with me. Let’s head inside and warm our tootsies by the fire, shall we?
Rarely do I purchase pre-made curtains for my home. It’s been this way ever since I’ve been messin’ around with hearth and home. And so recently I went on the hunt for curtain fabric. I seriously considered burlap, but then I saw another blog where drop cloth had been used and changed my mind.   After a quick trip to the paint store…
Join us for Veggie Valentines! During the month of February, my daughter over at Flour N Friends and I will be cookin’ up veggie dishes every Monday … just for YOU! Kale, Butternut Squash, Broccoli, Carrots,Swiss Chard, and who knows what else? We’re celebrating these wonderful super foods by cookin’ up a batch every week and sharing the…
Is it a muffin or a cupcake? Looks like a muffin. Tastes like a cupcake without the frosting. Â But actually, I like to think of this tasty morsel as the muffin version of chocolate chip cookies. My mother used to make Cocoa Pink Cuplets all the time when we were kids … Back in the…
If I were to list everything I wanna get done in 2012, this blog post would involve so much scrolling down the page that you’d be sure to get carpal tunnel syndrome. For now, I’ll limit it to manageable goals … and goals for which I have pictures taken. So in no particular order … Paint the house….
Recently I’ve been given 2Â awards that are to be passed on to other bloggers. So this post is all about spreadin’ the blog love. One thing I’ve learned in my short time of blogging is that there are a LOT of talented bloggers out there. So many crafters, cooks, decorators, writers, photographers … Go…
