Thanksgiving Luncheon – Ina Style

I’ve got one today with the ladies from work. I’m making Ina Garten’s roasted butternut squash salad with warm cider vinaigrette. I love this salad during the winter. I also love Ina’s kitchen. Sorry I’ve been so busy! I might not be...

Wreath 'How To'

Here’s a little project I’ve been working on…Get one of these 16-18” wire wreath frames from here.Find some preserved boxwood, magnolia leaves (actually I used preserved lemon leaves), and other orange berry stick type things. I know the name...
Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween!

Going on a last minute trip to Colorado first thing tomorrow morning! I doubt I’ll be in costume at any point during this weekend, but I definitely do candy. This orange room makes me smile. I love orange because it reminds me of my sister, whose favorite color...

Christmas Decorations, already?

I know I know, I can’t even believe I’ve typed a subject with the word, “Christmas” already…especially since last week it was 81 degrees in Houston. Miserable. But, I got some catalogues in the mail this week, including Crate and Barrel....

Live Your Dream

When I saw our potential home, (I’m trying my hardest not to get too emotionally attached this early in the game) I told my Mom, Miss Mendi, “I can just imagine it all decorated for Christmas.” I think she thought I was slightly crazy, planning ahead...