Baskets, egg hunts, jelly beans and bunnies...what's not to like about Easter? Easter is my second favorite holiday.Why second? you might ask. Well, Thanksgiving is my favorite. But I do love the … [Read more...]
DIY ‘Pout No More’ Retro Polka Dot Glassware for Plaid Street Team #FAEnamels
Happy Friday before Spring and St. Patrick's Day!!! It's a great day to get your craft on with this fun set of retro glassware. I told you earlier this month how excited I am to be a member of the … [Read more...]
Quick DIY Valentine Tile Printable for YOU!!!
I designed this cute Valentine tile printable just for the special day. I printed it out on heavy cardstock and raised the printer setting to best. You could print on regular paper and glue it to a … [Read more...]
Moll Anderson Chats with Me About “Seductive Tables For Two”
Lifestyle and romance expert, Moll Anderson, chats with me about her newest book, Seductive Tables For Two: Tablescapes, Picnics, and Recipes That Inspire Romance. The minute I saw this beautifully … [Read more...]
Puppy Bowl Party-Gumbo and More #rethinkwhatyoudrink
Big game Sunday means Puppy Bowl for me!!! TEE HEE!! It is Big Game Sunday in NOLA! Loads of excitement and loads of delicious food. However, in this house we watch The Puppy Bowl. In honor of the … [Read more...]
How To Surprise Her with Valentine’s Dinner: A Guide for Guys
by Perry P. Perkins Executive Chef & Menu Designer at Haute Mealz He Had Me at Beignets! Editor's Note: I met Perry last August in Portland at the IFBC (International Food Bloggers Conference). … [Read more...]
DIY Black Bird Vignettes for Halloween
I love to create little Halloween vignettes around the house. Scary or cute, they all make me smile. I found these feathered friends at The Dollar Store last year. Remember when I did the 'Nevermore' … [Read more...]
DIY ~ My New Witch’s Shoes Transformation, Halloween Decor Vignette ‘The Well Collected Home’
Last weekend I found the piéce de resistance to complete one of my Halloween vignettes...these spidery web shoes! I got them for $2 at a local yard sale...SCORE!!! I knew exactly what I would do with … [Read more...]
Celebrate the 4th Amelia Island Style ~ Feast & Fête
I was up early and did my 2 mile walk with Sir Chancelot along the marsh. It was really warm at 6:30 AM...so today will be a scorcher probably. When I made it home, I started preparing my Amelia … [Read more...]
Sunny Day Brunch with My New Grill from #KmartOutdoor
So Mother's Day will be quiet for me this year...well it actually has been for quite some time. My four children and one grandchild are spread out from coast to coast. They are so spread thin time … [Read more...]
Spring Blogger Event ~ Sandra’s Summer Carnival Launch Party in NYC #bySandraLee
The big event happened on Friday afternoon, when 16 top-tier bloggers from around the US gathered in New York City at the invitation of Sear's and KMart to celebrate the launch of the Sandra by Sandra … [Read more...]
Sandra Lee Rendered Me Speechless at Her Launch Party in NYC #bySandraLee
I just got back from NYC after a blissful 2 days with the Kmart/Sears team at the Sandra Lee launch!!! My creative energy is on fire. Sandra made a comment about my blog { "This is pure genius." } and … [Read more...]
Off to New York with Sears, Kmart & Amazing Bloggers #bySandraLee
I am on my way to New York today to celebrate the launch with Sandra Lee and several other foodie bloggers. The Sandra by Sandra Lee collection of home products is exclusive to Sear's and KMart. It … [Read more...]
Celebrate Spring Party with TCBY Frozen Yogurt #TCBYgrocery #cBias
To celebrate spring and the launch of yummy TCBY frozen yogurt in grocery stores (YEAH for us lactose challenged people), I hosted my annual Celebrate Spring Party with a dozen friends and HIMself. It … [Read more...]
Leftover Fresh Produce & Bread Become Fab Appetizers for #EasterMeals
What do you do with some leftover produce from the farmer's market, cous cous and bread? Create an original bruschetta and cous cous recipe that is a great addition to your Easter or springtime … [Read more...]
Easter Meals with Ecce Panis Bread #EasterMeals
Bread holds a deep fascination for me. I love to eat it and I love to make it. I am especially fond of the new artisan breads that are appearing on the shelves of our local grocery stores. Today I … [Read more...]
One Man’s Super Bowl Snack Experience at MurphyUSA #smrterdriver
by reporter Michael B. Vickers When I signed on to do this project, I was excited to have $25 to spend on snack food. This will be the best super bowl experience for me as I got to do the shopping! … [Read more...]
College Football Championship Recipes with Kraft Foods #cBias
We so love college football in this house. Last night we enjoyed the BCS game between Alabama and LSU. I created some yummy dishes for us while we watched the game. I found them on Kraft Recipes dot … [Read more...]
DIY Christmas Decor Vignette #20 ~ Elegantly Sumptuous Luxe 4 Less Table Decor
My DIY Christmas Decor Vignette #20 is simple yet Elegantly Sumptuous. It is the personification of Luxe for Less. I picked up a footed wooden bowl at Goodwill for under $2. I filled it with the … [Read more...]
Food ~ Thanksgiving Bounty Blueberry Tart
I love Thanksgiving. It is my favorite holiday by far. I love to decorate the table, create unique invitations, make chair covers and I even decorate my turkey. I will share how soon. I am doing some … [Read more...]