Red. White. Blue. Classic. French Country. Americana. Happy. Is there any one out there who doesn’t love summer settings with these colors? A colorful table calls for a memorable meal. In my mind, memorable means easy too…go figure! This chicken is so good, Pesto Chicken on the Grill. Super easy, and super delicious! My daughter [...]
Spring. Friends. Family Dinners outside in the garden. Is there any better way to end the day or celebrate the weekend? I love nothing better than to treat my guests to a simple, delicious meal outside. Is it any wonder that I love these Linen table cloths, runners and napkins? Stylish, casual and romantically tasteful, [...]
There is something magical about tea ~ hot, cold, it’s refreshing and relaxing. Reading Tea Leaves – 1910- by Harry Herman Roseland Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and it’s the perfect reason to have tea in the garden. Gather up the Moms you know, girlfriends too, and make something magic happen. Set your [...]
I am so thrilled! for my favorite European gardener. That would be Mr. FgH….he is the one who toils and labors to make our gardening dreams come true. Long ago, when having our own home was only a distant dream, I bought him a beautiful gardening book when we lived in Europe, and wrote that [...]
Just as soon as the sun peeks out, >I whip the cover off the BBQ and declare that Barbeque Season is OPEN! Not only is BBQ-ing healthy and delicious, Mr. FgH is in charge of that, so that makes spring and summer dinners a breeze. Something on the BBQ, a salad, maybe another side dish [...]
Claim your BEAUTY. And say goodbye to your inner ugly. I’m sorry that it has taken so long for part two in this series I started way back HERE. Now that my Mom no longer needs me, I am excited to explore with you how we bad-mouth ourselves, how we can stop that, and how [...]
Looking for a great little gift for your favorite gardener? I love bringing a small gift for a host or hostess, and it seems that lately, all my friends are gardeners! Since I’m never sure what plants, seeds, books or tools they may or may not have {gardeners are famous for having pretty much one [...]
Easter is almost here, today I am sharing an easy, fun Easter treat. Although the weather isn’t exactly showing us “Spring” around here, I know the little ones will still expect lots of fun treats at our annual Easter Egg Hunt! These treats are so cute, and so easy. Using different colors of Peeps Bunnies, [...]
Her name was Annie. Born in Holland in 1926, she was the eldest of six, three girls and three boys. She had the bluest eyes, dark curly hair, an {some called it abnormal} avid love of reading and books. She grew up during WWII in war torn Holland, where despite the horrors of the war, [...]
