If you follow me on Instagram you may have figured out that we are currently spending some time in Austin, Texas. It’s a pretty good gig – Kirk works for IBM in Rochester, but a good number of his teammates work here in Austin, so our stay gets us away from the bitter cold winters … Read More
Christmas Favorites
It can be a risky business rating one’s Christmas gifts, however, I am confident that there won’t be any offense taken. I saved my favorites for last, but the rest are in no particular order Allbirds shoes have been showing up as a sponsored post on my Instagram feed for months. Though I never clicked … Read More
How to make a centerpiece
I must have flowers, always, and always. ~ Claude Monet Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring – I appreciate having flowers in the house, in the garden, on the porch. When winter arrives and stays too long, I appreciate them even more! Making arrangements in pretty containers or wood boxes is my favorite way to enjoy them. … Read More
Thanksgiving 2019
Thanksgiving was home in Minnesota this year. In the previous two years, we have traveled to Jacksonville, Florida to spend the week with Nate. This year we traded a beach for snow – because we are waiting on our fifth grandchild to make an appearance here in town. While we would have loved to have … Read More
ULTIMATE COMFORT FOOD
There is no doubt that chicken pot pie is comfort food and with the Minnesota winters upon us, it has become a regular dish in the meal rotation here. No kidding, I have made this pot pie twice in the last three weeks! Both times I doubled the recipe and dropped off a pot pie … Read More
Dresser Project
A $15 vintage oak dresser was hidden behind some mint green paint — a little work and it is a beautiful classic dresser now.
HOMEMADE CRUSHED RED PEPPER
These crushed red peppers are so easy to make and taste much better than store-bought. Photo credit: Crate and Barrel Spicy food is my jam. My sister, Deedee, also likes her food on the spicy side. Last summer while visiting my sister, she introduced me to her home-grown, homemade crushed red peppers. It was then … Read More
Updated side table
When I interrupted my refinishing last week to give the tiered stand a new look, I also decided it was time to update a side table that was no longer giving me joy as a plain white table. I picked this little table up at a garage sale for $3 many years ago. It was … Read More
Tiered tray makeover
I’ve been busy painting all the things lately. Which explains the several antique pieces in our garage right now at various stages of getting a new life. In the middle of working on 5 different pieces, I managed to get side-tracked by an idea that just couldn’t wait. I purchased this very plain tiered tray … Read More
Carrot White Bean Soup
Soup and fall just go together and now that fall has finally arrived in Minnesota, we are already enjoying one of our favorite soups in our home. I love making a one-pot soup! This one is on our regular menu rotation for two reasons. 1. It is delicious and everyone likes it, even the children! … Read More