Valentine’s Day Table Inspiration
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Valentine’s Day Table Inspiration

For many years, we would host our annual Valentine formal dinner party for 12 people. So why not this year? It took me all of January to recover from the holidays! And before I knew it, it’s February. Lack of good planning on my part. Instead, this Valentine’s Day table inspiration is a romantic setting…

Setting a Proper Table
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Setting a Proper Table

There is something satisfying about a stunning dinner table.  It makes your guests feel special and honors the meal soon to be presented.  Unfortunately, in our household we don’t do it enough.  We can rarely get our senior in high school to be hungry at standard meal times. I love setting a proper table, and…

Reflecting on 2018
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Reflecting on 2018

The time between Christmas and the New Year is an interesting one.  I love having less cars on the road, a fluid schedule, and more time with my family. The house is a bit messy but I don’t really care. As this year closes and a new one is ready to begin, it is a…

A Few of My Favorite Things
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A Few of My Favorite Things

When someone shares their favorite product, or book, movie, food, or restaurant, I look forward to trying their recommendation. Here are five of my favorite items~~you know, the ones that make you feel good inside. My Happy Cups:  Three years ago my Dad passed away here at our home.   It took several weeks for…