The days are hot. The days are muggy. The days are filled with sunshine. Yes, we are finally in the thick of spring time with the birds chirping, the grass growing, the temperature rising, and the summer approaching. Our days are filled with working at our jobs, playing with our son, tidying up the house,…
Archives for May 2015
Fruit Recipes for the Spring
Open our refrigerator and you’ll most likely find fruit carton after fruit carton. From blueberries to strawberries, blackberries to raspberries, we always need to make sure that we have a lot of fruit to keep our “fruit fly” happy. One of the great things about our son is that he’s not picky when it comes…
Red, White, and Blue Dessert Recipes
Hello, long weekend. As we get ready to enjoy Memorial Day weekend by lighting up the grill, enjoying cocktails, spending time at the beach, relaxing on vacation, and spending time with the ones we love, please don’t forget to hang those American flags and wave them proudly. On Memorial Day, let us all celebrate, remember,…
10 Kitchen Barstools You Will Love
Since we moved into our house last fall, we’ve been trying to decorate every room in our house to make it a home. From new carpet to wall decor to new counter tops, our house is definitely reflecting our rustic, farmhouse style that makes the place comfortable, cozy, and welcoming. Our new decorating adventure has…
20 Tips and Ideas for Rustic Table Settings
Linen napkins, paper place mats, mason jars, white plates … when it comes to setting a table, the possibilities are endless (and can be overwhelming) as you try to create a rustic setting for your dinner guests. When creating a rustic table setting, be sure to keep one word in mind: simple. That’s right, keep it…
Photographing a Child’s Play Space
Day in and day out, our days can be filled with routine after routine. My son wakes up around the same time every day, eats an insane amount of food, plays around the house, harasses the dogs, laughs, reads, plays outside, goes on walks, gets ready for bed, and goes to bed at the same…
Paradise Margarita
During errands today, I looked down at the temperature reading on the dashboard of the car and it read 90 degrees. People. Warm weather is here. Finally. So, naturally, when DOLE asked me to feature their Paradise Margarita recipe as part of the “Year of Sunshine” celebration, how could I resist, especially since paradise weather is…