3 Thanksgiving Centerpieces using Plants and Fruits
Each Thanksgiving I try and do a unique centerpiece that reflects the harvest and a season of gratitude. I love […]
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Learning to Paint
Learning something new later in life can be a bit of a challenge. After my 2nd child went off to […]
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The Best Kind of Friend
The human-canine bond dates back thousands of years. In the United States, over 48% of households have a pet dog. […]
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Master Closet Reveal
Happy February! January was a blur, wasn’t it? Last Saturday, I shared the beginning of cleaning out and organizing the […]
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The Restoration Chronicles-Chapter 1
Welcome to a new series about the restoration/renovation of our home. I love Before and After pictures and hope you […]
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Preserved Lemons
The very first time I preserved lemons was back in 2010. It was a failure. It is highly likely I […]
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Tackling the Master Closet
New beginnings, fresh starts and a time to get life in order is what I think of in January. Two […]
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Easy Valentine Garland
Can you believe that there are only 9 days left to January? I’m embarrassed to say I haven’t properly stored […]
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A Few of my Favorite Things
Do you have a favorite item or part of your home that brings a smile to your face or a […]
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Meyer Lemon Marmalade
I stumbled across this 2008 recipe from Simply Recipes and just happened to have several Meyer lemons that needed to […]
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The Fireplaces at Bella Terra
With our recent chilly weather, we are getting good use out of the multiple fireplaces at our 1910 home. Fireplaces […]
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DIY Neck Warmers
Many years ago, I was in New York and went to a Christmas market in Bryant Park. I purchased this […]
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Ringing in the New Year!
Dost thou love life? Then do not squander time, for that’s the stuff life is made of. ~~Benjamin Franklin Holiday decorations started coming down yesterday. It is tradition to leave them up until the Epiphany (January […]
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