On Saturday, we held the Holiday Styling Workshop here at our historic home. The morning is a chilly one at 38 degrees, but we first gather in the kitchen to the smells of freshly baked dried cherry scones, fresh fruit and warm cups of coffee lattes. Many of our guests attended last year’s workshop and…
Thank you for sending in some really great packing tips after my last post. Since nearly all of us have traveled somewhere, it is so nice to share successes with each other. As requested, here is more packing information. Again, this is what works for me after many years of traveling for both business and…
I confess that I am not a good DIY-er. My optimistic and ambitious nature often leads me into a false sense of “I can do this”. Yesterday, I got a bee in my bonnet to use up some of the numerous ribbon I have and decide it might be fun to make a ribbon wreath….
Even though we are not of Irish decent, we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, March 17th, because it is the birthday of my daughter, Julianna and my mother, Julia. That, in itself, is a good reason to set a St. Patrick’s Day Table. However, who is St. Patrick and why is this holiday celebrated around the…
It is very easy to make a delicious and nutritious granola from scratch. You can alter the recipe to fit your tastebuds and control the quality of the ingredients. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for breakfast, a mid-day snack or a very nice gift to a friend. Many of the ingredients for this…