Thanksgiving is almost here and we all have so much to be thankful for! Sorry about the blog break, between FrenchGardenHouse, a new grandbaby boy in the family, the most adorable Luca, and my Mom who has Alzheimer’s now, it’s been a little crazy around the edges, that’s for sure! I am so grateful to [...]
Here is the recipe for the Leek Quiche I promised you. It’s such an easy recipe, and don’t feel like you can’t substitute something. It all works! Lots of chopped mushrooms and leek make this especially yummy and healthy! So easy to make. You could make an extra one, to freeze for later, or to [...]
An Apple a Day Keeps the Doctor Away. So many of you emailed for the recipe for the “apple sandwich” that I decided to rerun this post for you. This favorite proverb may have originated in Wales, where in 1886 a newspaper article mentioned a Pembrokeshire proverb: “Eat an apple on going to bed, and [...]
Are you as thrilled that it’s almost Fall as I am? I can’t wait to add some cozy throws at home, light the candles, and take my sweaters out of storage. I LOVE Fall! I made some simple Fall Candle Centerpieces yesterday. So easy! I decided to make two, and use them on my [...]
Just a few beautiful inspirations for your Thanksgiving tables. Each one is more beautiful than the last. From formal, to casual, each of these ideas sets a gorgeous table for your family and friends to enjoy a happy Thanksgiving meal. Happy planning! link If you want to romance your Home and Garden with antique and [...]
Sunflowers! These large glorious flowers don’t really need to be arranged. Simply cut at an angle with a sharp knife. Remove some of the lower leaves if needed, and arrange in a vase, or an antique watering can. Beautiful inside. Beautiful outside. Right now I have some arranged in an antique watering can, they are [...]
Welcome Fall to your table! Make these easy Napkin Rings from Felt, with your sewing machine, and some easy sewing skills. You will need: * Felt for napkin “ring” * Matching thread * Hook and eye fastener * Paper for template * Felt for oak leaf * Contrast thread for oak leaf * Snap or [...]
I love Apples, it’s a sure sign that fall is just around the corner when little stands and produce markets suddenly have a lot more varieties of apples than usual. I buy them by the bag full, not just to eat and to cook with, but there is something so beautiful about a pile of [...]
