Planters are one of the easiest ways to add a little pizzaz to a porch, patio or garden space. Over the years, I’ve been guilty of buying cheap, plastic containers that were on trend or because I needed something quickly….
Creating a beautiful and functional potting bench space
When it comes time to plant each spring, one of the first places I set up is my potting bench. In fact, it’s usually set up before the season even begins because if it’s nice enough, I’ll plant seeds for…
Chopped Thai Chicken Salad with peanut dressing
When I first started this website, I thought that I would stick to creating food that was quintessential Americana. But, that’s just not who I am. In fact, I plan to veer more Italian and Mediterranean this year. But I…
Honey Ginger Lemonade
With summer headed our way, I’m getting excited about all the summertime food and drinks. Lemonade is the one quintessential summer drink that’s on everyone’s menu when the weather warms up. And if you love trying different varieties of lemonade,…
An honest Ruggable review
When Ruggable Rugs first hit the scene a few years ago, I didn’t think much of them. I saw Ruggable reviews and didn’t give them a second thought. Most of the reviews seemed negative in the early days and we…
Basement remodel ideas & inspiration
A few weeks ago we decided to finish the one space in the house that hasn’t been touched – the basement. Right now I’m knee deep in basement remodel ideas and I wanted to share the “before” photos with…
