Christmas Indoor Blooms – PaperWhites Ready for the Holidays

Paperwhites are a beautiful holiday flower, but in order to have them blooming for Christmas, it’s time to plant them now. Continue reading “Christmas Indoor Blooms – PaperWhites Ready for the Holidays”

“Falling into Autumn” – Fall Tablescape Ideas Blog Hop

The official start to the Fall season is quickly approaching, roughly a week away. Unofficially, I have been preparing for the arrival of this lovely season for a while now, well…since summer. I like to shop early for seasonal home decor while the pickings are still good. Continue reading ““Falling into Autumn” – Fall Tablescape Ideas Blog Hop”

Romantic Naked Cake Recipe Topped with Fresh Flowers

Naked cakes have been rising in popularity over the years, becoming particularly popular since 2013. What’s all the fuss about, why are brides requesting a naked cake for their big day? Continue reading “Romantic Naked Cake Recipe Topped with Fresh Flowers”

(KETO) Low Carb Recipe – Chicken Enchilada Soup and What I have Learned from the KETO Diet

I have been on the KETO diet on and off for over a year now. I have lost all the weight I wanted, gained some back and lost again. I find the diet easy to follow, consisting of high fat, moderate protein, and very low carbohydrates. Continue reading “(KETO) Low Carb Recipe – Chicken Enchilada Soup and What I have Learned from the KETO Diet”

How to Bring Wilting Hydrangeas Back to Life

Did you know you can bring wilting hydrangeas back to life? This is a trick I recently learned about large leafed flowers that have been cut, so I decided to test it out. Continue reading “How to Bring Wilting Hydrangeas Back to Life”

How to Create a Beautiful Flower Arrangement like a Professional Step by Step Guide

If you love fresh flowers as much as I do, you must wonder what is the secret to creating a gorgeous arrangement? The easy part is finding beautiful flowers and a favorite vase, but then trying to arrange the flowers, they flop everywhere! Continue reading “How to Create a Beautiful Flower Arrangement like a Professional Step by Step Guide”

(KETO) Low Carb Recipe – Chicken & Guacamole Meatballs

After falling off the wagon, and gaining 10 lbs by going on a carb binge, I’m back to eating healthy and in charge of my weight. Why did I do it? Eat all the bread, pizza, candy, snack foods and beer I could find? I binged for three months, and gained back the Continue reading “(KETO) Low Carb Recipe – Chicken & Guacamole Meatballs”

French Scalloped Potatoes

The dish I am sharing with you today has been a family favorite for many years. My dad is a french chef, having worked his whole life in hotels, restaurants, embassies, and most importantly our home. Continue reading “French Scalloped Potatoes”

Spring & Easter Tablescape Ideas

Nothing screams Spring more that vibrant fresh flowers! I can’t get enough of cut flowers, I love to have them in my house as often as possible. Flowers in my home make me happy. Continue reading “Spring & Easter Tablescape Ideas”

(KETO) Low Carb Recipe – Chicken Parmesan

During this past year, I started a new method for weight loss, or should I say a new way to become healthier in the foods I eat and hopefully in the process lose weight. A friend of mine turned me onto this method and I have been very happy with the results. Continue reading “(KETO) Low Carb Recipe – Chicken Parmesan”

Winter Dinner Party for 12 – Table Ideas

I am someone who has a hard time letting go after the holidays. I love all the decorations, the beautiful Christmas trees, the gorgeous colors, and all the excitement and festivities that surround Christmas. It’s not until the end of January that all traces of the holidays are gone from our house. Continue reading “Winter Dinner Party for 12 – Table Ideas”

Christmas Dining Room Home Tour

Nothing is more inviting than sitting down to a beautifully set table with people you love. What better time of the year to experiment and have fun with your dining table, than at Christmas time. I had such a blast assembling this tablescape. Continue reading “Christmas Dining Room Home Tour”