For the perfect springtime treat, we love this easy lemon tea cake recipe…delicious, flexible, and you can even level it up with the optional limoncello glaze!
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Renovating a Small Kitchen for Maximum Impact
We’ve been working on a small kitchen Reno this week…here’s the project outline and where it stands…
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Top Tips for Successful Downsizing
Downsizing can be daunting. Even if you aren’t planning an imminent move, thinking through these principles can make life better now AND easier later. Here are our top tips for making the process go more smoothly…
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Simple Joys: Decorative Containers for Everyday Items
Elevate the everyday and live beautifully. Here is one of the simplest ways we’ve found to make a difference in your home…
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Color Inspiration to Celebrate the Spring Season
Some warmer weather here this week has me hoping for spring! I know it is really still winter for quite a while yet, but I’m bringing a little spring to the indoors with some spring color inspiration…
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What's Trending for Kitchens and Baths?
We’ve recently returned from a trip to KBIS to see the latest trends in Kitchens and Baths - here is what’s new…
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It's Five O'Clock Somewhere...
Some days do not go as planned…this was supposed to be a wonderful recap post of the trends from the Kitchen and Bath show, but alas, I lost 6 hrs worth of work and have to start over. When life hands you lemons (and assorted other ingredients), maybe make a cocktail…here’s the one we made today…
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Off to KBIS
We are off to KBIS to see the latest and greatest kitchen and bath products…here’s what we predict will be trending
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Project in Progress: A Fabulous Farmhouse Update
We did a site visit this week to check in on our antique farmhouse project…here is a peek at how it is coming along…
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More Pantry Organization
Our Pantry Organization saga continues…we’ve made great progress and we’ve learned a few things along the way. We’re sharing our best discoveries to make life more organized with less work, and cooking easier…
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Blinds and Shades: What is the difference and which should I choose?
Window treatments are such an important feature in any room, and there are a gazillion options to choose from. Blinds and shades are super functional, but which ones should you choose? Here are the pros and cons of each…
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Favorite Snickerdoodle Cookie Recipe
Snickerdoodle cookies, despite the wacky name, are a delicious, old-fashioned cookie. Our favorite childhood cookie, we finally found the recipe that tasted like the ones we remember. Ah, the perfect baking project to warm up on a chilly day. Pair with hot mulled cider or wine, hot chocolate, or coffee or tea…or of course, a glass of milk!
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