A Meaningful Memorial Day: Tablescapes, Decor and Delicious Inspiration
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A Meaningful Memorial Day: Tablescapes, Decor and Delicious Inspiration

Memorial Day is just around the corner! This holiday conjures up so many beginning-of-summer memories for me. Growing up in Connecticut, the end of May marked the start of better, warmer weather with longer days, a fashion thumbs up to wear white, our town’s Memorial Day parade and the end of school. Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer, but more importantly, it’s a day of remembrance—for honoring those who gave their lives in service to our country. Whether you’re hosting a backyard gathering, a picnic, or a dinner at home, incorporating thoughtful, patriotic details into your tablescape, decor, and food can help set the tone for a day that’s both celebratory and respectful. Tablescape Ideas:…

How to Create Botanical Artwork with Supplies On-Hand
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How to Create Botanical Artwork with Supplies On-Hand

With so many of Mother Nature’s plants blooming now, it is the perfect time to collect those cherished flowers and blossoms, Spring green leaves of different sizes and shapes and give them eternal life. Here is a simple DIY showing you how to make your own art with your favorite items from nature. Supplies You…

Saturday Meanderings
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Saturday Meanderings

Welcome to the last Saturday of April. If I could only create a solution to slow down the speed of time, I would be very rich! Another month is almost gone as we move into May next week. Thanks for joining me for another edition of Saturday Meanderings, where we chat about all good things…

Inspiration for your Easter weekend
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Inspiration for your Easter weekend

Can you believe Easter is this coming Sunday? I don’t know if it is because Easter is so much later than last year, but I can say I’m not very prepared. Finally I am starting my holiday focus. Will you be hosting friends and family for dinner? We are expecting about 10 for an Easter…

How to Make Decoupage Easter Eggs
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How to Make Decoupage Easter Eggs

I have always wanted to try decoupaging eggs with pretty napkins for Easter and Spring. However, I couldn’t find any appropriate napkins laying around the house to do this. So instead, I find paper hand towels with a pretty peony pattern. Since you can do this with any napkin, check out the rather large display…