I recently spent an afternoon pulling out my best china, crystal and, silverware. The tablecloth and napkins were freshly pressed. All of this was done with love in my heart and the desire to capture a bit of romance from days gone by. Here is the Victorian Valentine Tablescape. Victorian Valentine Tablescape The Victorian Era was the height of decorum and etiquette. A well schooled hostess would know the proper placement of a vast array of serving utensils, dishes, cutlery, and ... View the Post
My Favorite Five Valentine Tabletop Ideas
Throughout blog land, it is well known that Susan from Between Naps On The Porch is the reigning queen of the tablescape. She hosts a popular linky party every Thursday that provides countless inspiration for many. Today she is graciously sharing My Favorite Five Valentine Tabletop Ideas. 1. Table Setting with Music & Mercury-Glass Heart Tree 2. Valentine Table With A Sweet Centerpiece 3. Be my Valentine Tablescape 4. Romantic Candlelight Table Setting My Favorite Five ... View the Post
Valentine Cupcake Cloche
Last Friday I attended a ladies luncheon. I showed up with a tray of treats that made all of my friends very happy. Here is how to make a Valentine Cupcake Cloche. Valentine Cupcake Cloche Believe it or not this craft took me less than 15 minutes to create. You might remember in December of 2012 when I created the Winter Wonderland Cloche Ornaments. I still had several of the plastic wine glasses that had had their stems removed by Mr. Décor and his band saw. I have been in major craft ... View the Post
A Healthier Version of Chipotle at Home
This past Sunday I shared that our family, since the the beginning of the year, has tried to eliminate processed foods from our diet due to recently learning there are family members with severe allergies. A few readers mentioned that they would love to have a healthier diet but don’t have the time to cook from scratch or find that it tastes really bland. For Superbowl Sunday I created a delicious and healthy meal in under 30 minutes (and that included the photography). My picky family ... View the Post
Even Beautiful Celebrities Need Design Help
There is one online newsletter that I read every week. Goop is a lifestyle publication created by Oscar winning actress Gwyneth Paltrow. I love the featured recipes, fashion, and wellness tips. Every now and again Paltrow features fun “behind the scenes” snapshots of movie sets, preparing for the Oscars, etc. This past week she did something really brave. One must remember that she works in a rather judgmental industry. If you wear the wrong dress, buy the wrong brand, etc. you will harshly ... View the Post
The Red Pepper~ A Mother’s Journey
Interesting title right? I struggled with this post. I did not want to write it. It was too hard. To write this post would offer a deep, personal glimpse of me and my family for all the internet world to see. But still He whispered, nudged, perhaps even commanded me to write this post. Fair warning: This post is a bit wordy. You may be familiar with the following verse where God talks of our bodies being temples: "Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, ... View the Post
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