In this post: Arranging Hydrangeas The Easy Way. Simple tips for making your own stunning flower arrangements. Since hydrangeas are blooming in most growing zones as we speak, I want to share two easy and beautiful ways to arrange them. These methods are perfect for the beginner flower arranger as well as those of you who have been doing it for years. If you don't have hydrangeas of your own, pick up a bunch or two at your grocery store and try your hand at arranging hydrangeas the easy ... continue reading...
A Year In Flowers & Home Style Saturdays
Up today on Home Style Saturdays... A bathroom reveal, using white dishes, summer bedroom ideas, a sentimental handmade pillow cover and more. Plus my friend's new book, A Year In Flowers! Before we get to this week's inspiration, I'd like to share something very special with you. My friend Kelly, from My Soulful Home, has written a book. It's not just any book either...it's a stunningly beautiful book about flower arranging. It goes month by month and the images are so ... continue reading...
Chicken Salad Fruit Plate | An Easy Summer Meal Idea
In this post: Make this easy Chicken Salad Fruit Plate for summer lunches or dinners. It's the perfect dinner for two or the recipe can be adjusted to feed a crowd. There's a bit of a back-story to this post so I'll start with that and then move on to the recipe. When my kids were growing up, we spent countless summer days at our pool. One of the biggest treats, at least for me, was when we ate lunch there. It was such a nice change from hot dogs and peanut butter! Anyway, the snack shack ... continue reading...
Citronella Herb Floating Candles | Easy Tutorial
Easy tutorial for making Citronella Herb Floating Candles for your outdoor entertaining. These candles repel mosquitoes naturally with essential oil, citrus & herbs. You all know how I feel about herbs...I love them. Since my herb garden is growing like crazy, I have been using the herbs for all sorts of things. My latest obsession is with these citronella herb floating candles. Not only do they keep the bugs away, they look and smell just lovely. I can't decide what makes me ... continue reading...
Home Style Saturdays | Outdoor Decorating Tips, A French Chandelier, Picnic Lunch & More
This week for Home Style Saturdays: Outdoor Decorating Tips, A French Chandelier, Picnic Lunch, Midsummer Herb Garden, Patio Decor, Coffee Station & more. Sometimes when I sit down to write a post, I am completely stumped as to how to begin. I feel like I've used up all my witty opening lines and how can I possibly get your attention after all these years? I'm having that problem right now so I'm just going to begin by telling you what's going on around here. Although our ... continue reading...
Fruit & Herb Infused Water Recipe in a Mason Jar
Easy and refreshing fruit herb infused water recipe. Make drinking water fun, nutritious and colorful! Make ahead in mason jars and always have it on hand. One of the reasons I enjoy growing mint in my herb garden is because I love to use it in drinks. I add it to lemonade, orange juice, and even plain water. To jazz up the water even more, I infuse it with not only mint but fruits and vegetables as well. This fruit herb infused water recipe is just a guideline...you can use ... continue reading...
Midsummer Container Herb Garden
Midsummer Container Herb Garden. Grow herbs and vegetables on a deck or patio. Garden watering tips, growing tomatoes in containers, strawberry plants. I will be the first to admit that I'm not an expert at gardening. I have no formal training and everything I know, I learned by doing. I've made tons of mistakes along the way and each growing season, I wonder what will come up and what won't. A garden is sort of like life...it changes all the time and the best thing to do is just roll ... continue reading...
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