Thank you so much for the feedback on my last post. Based on consensus, I went with the silver beaded charger~~still surprised I hadn’t thought of it before. A bit of thistle is stuck into the napkin for color and texture. I was so excited when I made the decision to go silver, but then […]
Thanksgiving Table Options
Can you believe Thanksgiving is next week? I’ve been enjoying my lolly-gagging November and just like that, turkey day is around the corner! I ordered my fresh turkey this a.m. and have begun meal planning. The good news is that I will have my foodie son home from Washington, DC. I will be so grateful […]
Easy Chicken Pot Pie
As the weather gets cooler, a nice, warm chicken pot pie out of the oven is a family favorite. What makes this so easy is getting the pre-made ingredients and assembling it. All the ingredients for this recipe are from Trader Joe’s (but any resource will do)~~pre-made double pie crust, cooked chicken and frozen vegetables. […]
Our Family Room
Our family room is one of the most utilized rooms in the house. I love the actual room as it feels like a solarium. It is my least favorite because I am not fond of how it has been decorated. Originally an outdoor porch, it was enclosed in the 1940s. The room is really large […]
The Concept of Home
Since my visit last weekend to Patina Farm for the book signing by French Country Cottage, I’ve been pondering the concept of home. Brooke and Steve Giannetti spent countless hours planning and designing their home, making it unique and special to them. Courtney Allison’s home is filled with romance in the French country style. It’s hard not […]