Going Out Of Style?! The Thank-You Note
I was raised to believe that proper ladies and gentlemen send thank-you notes, preferably in a timely fashion, after receiving a gift or attending a social event. Of course, in our digital age,… Read More
Monthly Archive: May, 2011
Patriotic Mini-Cakes
I recently saw a recipe for star-shaped shortcakes in the Summer 2011 edition of Publix FamilyStyle Magazine. Please see my Resources page for more information on the original recipe. The cakes were topped… Read More
“Pesky” Place Card Holders
Look at the little “guests” that will be joining my table at our BBQ today! These little guys are actually a set of table weights that I re-purposed into place card holders. I… Read More
Sausage Pasta Milano
One of mon mari’s favorite pasta dishes to eat in restaurants is The Macaroni Grill’s Pasta Milano, a rich, bold dish with a garlic cream sauce, chicken, button mushrooms, and sun-dried tomatoes.* Shortly… Read More
A Pillow Fit For Royalty
Now I know that I wrote about pillows earlier this week, but I just had to tell you readers about a great idea I had recently, before it loses its timeliness. I don’t… Read More
Necklaces: Custom-Fit to Flatter
One of my favorite gifts to receive is a piece of jewelry, and I suspect that any woman would second that sentiment. However, some necklaces tend to have a interesting fit to them… Read More
Tips and Tricks for La Maison, Vol. II
Buy A Stained Home Accent! If you see the perfect napkin, place mat, tablecloth, or pillow with a seemingly permanent stain on it, don’t walk away. Take a closer look. If the stain… Read More
Pillows 101
Every once and a while, I get the itch to sew something – Halloween costumes, napkins, clothing, but most often, I make a new set of pillows for the vignette area by my… Read More
Savory Chicken Pot Pie Pasta
My Savory Chicken Pot Pie Pasta Serves 4. This is a flavorful recipe that I make quite often, because it utilizes many items I have in my fridge at all times. The rich… Read More
My New Passion With a Clever Name….
It’s official – I’m addicted to the home design website, Houzz. Have you heard of Houzz? I was trolling the Internet one day and discovered this gem of home ideas, décor, do-it-yourself projects,… Read More
Place Card Primer: Pebbles and River Rocks
One of the things I like to do when having guests over, is to give each person attending a special place card at my table. A personalized place card tells my guests where… Read More
Easy Pesto Chicken
One of my quick, go-to suppers is to make Pesto Chicken with a few sides. It’s shockingly simple and will yield the juiciest chicken breast ever. All you need are a few chicken… Read More
A Stylish Patio Lighting Alternative
Have you ever driven by a cafe or restaurant with patio dining and gazed at the tables of patrons conversing and eating into the evening? Have you ever wondered how to re-create the… Read More
Knock-Me-Out Roses
There is a reason why this blog doesn’t have a Gardening category. I kill everything. Yes, you heard me right, everything. It’s a really sore spot with me, mostly because I try so… Read More
Tips and Tricks for La Maison, Vol. I
I find that one of the things I like to share more than anything is an ingenious tip that makes my life a little easier. Especially when the tips involve simpler ways to… Read More
