Welcome to our 2018 Winter Living Room. Winter has always appealed to me, both as a season and as a decorating opportunity, because Winter is actually a bit of a ‘free for all’. There are no rules, or parameters that need to be followed. So when the new year arrives, and the calendar shows…
Early Winter
Winter Dining Table Vignette
The inspiration for this Winter dining table vignette came last fall. I was shopping at Michaels for pumpkins, garlands etc. when I wandered down an aisle and came across some floral branches that were marked down twice! I have no defense against that much of a discount, so I picked up 3 olive branches, and…
How to always have cooked and shredded chicken!
We want efficiency in our kitchen, but we also want to cook meals that are easy, tasty and healthy! Here is my trick for how to always have cooked and shredded chicken available for any recipe, and ready to go at a moment’s notice. My method involves cooking frozen boneless and skinless chicken…
Easy and Delicious Chicken Tortilla Soup
We made it through Thanksgiving, and now the happy frenzy of Christmas activity is coming right at us. When you are trying to pull dinner together, and it just feels like one more chore, consider trying this recipe for easy and delicious Chicken Tortilla soup. On those nights when I am out late Christmas shopping, or…
Baker’s Racks: Beautiful, Unique and Useful
Of all the ways and options available for displays, storing and organizing, my favorite is a baker’s rack. We can choose sideboards, hutches, étagères, book cases, but my first choice is a baker’s rack. So much so, that I have 3 in my home that I have collected over the years. Baker’s racks are just…