Place Card Primer: Truffles!
I feel like I only have to say the word “truffles” and I’m guaranteed to get some traffic on the blog today. “And by truffles, I don’t mean pricey mushrooms!” This is a… Read More
Monthly Archive: June, 2011
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Channeling the Seashore at Home
It’s that time of year when we take vacations or go on a holiday and escape to the lakeside, beaches, or seashore for a little relaxation and recreation. I have been noticing lately… Read More
Luxurious Sugar Scrub
The scorching summer weather has my skin feeling dry and parched. So this week, I decided to experiment with some pantry staples to see if I could come up with a sugar scrub… Read More
Setting The Mood With Music
Whenever I have guests over, I like to play some soft music in the background to put everyone in a party mood. I have a number of CD’s and MP3′s I like to… Read More
Great Kitchen Tools: Mini Spatula/Spoonula Set
One of my favorite kitchen tools is this children’s mini spatula/spoonula set I got at a discount store. The set came with two small spatulas and one small spoonula. These little tools are… Read More
Homemade Peanut Butter Dog Biscuits
Yesterday was my dog’s birthday so we celebrated her today with homemade dog biscuits in one of her favorite flavors: peanut butter. This recipe is from a family friend named Nancy, and I… Read More
Oven-Roasted Pecans
I have been trying to cut processed foods from my diet lately, and one of the areas where it becomes difficult is with snack foods. One of my favorite snacks is a good,… Read More
Pretty Paper Bows to Make a Present “Pop”
The other day, I was wrapping a gift and the end result was a bit, blah. I was fiddling around with some paper scraps and thought maybe a paper bow would help. Usually,… Read More
Quick Napkin Rings
It’s the day of your big party and you find yourself without napkin rings. What to do? Buying napkin rings can be expensive, especially if you want glitzy ones [they can easily cost… Read More
Decorating With Glass Bottles
If you are searching for an easy way to add a pop of color to your home – consider collecting or buying a few glass bottles to display. Decorative bottles are inexpensive [they… Read More
Fun Stepping Stones
Last summer, I purchased a stepping stone kit to add a little personality to my yard and garden. For around $7, I got a box filled with plaster mix, various plastic shapes, glass… Read More
A Visit to the Cheese Counter
There is nothing my taste buds enjoy more in the world than a good piece of fromage. In fact, mon mari knows that I consider cheese to be a food group all on… Read More
Mad for Monograms!
I must say, I love the look of a monogram. There is something about the beautiful script and the sense of ownership that just says “class.” There was a time when I thought… Read More
Multi-Purpose: Cookie Cutters
One of the things that I love to do is to figure out different uses for everyday objects around my home. I like to re-purpose an item I already own by using it… Read More
A Bit of The Big Apple: The Egg Cream
It’s hot in my part of the world. Verrrry hot. The kind of heat that hits you like a ton of bricks when you walk out the door. Hence, mes amies, you may… Read More
