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Spring Wreath
If you’re looking for some creative ideas to decorate your front door, here are a few that I liked: Liked the mix of burlap with flowers from twelveOeight. The nest with burlap bow from The Charm...
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The Jeep
About a year and a half ago, Captain Cavedweller and I started talking about getting a new vehicle. We knew my old red pickup (purchased brand new in 1992) was in dire need of retirement, although it...
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Easy Strawberry Cream-Cheese Danish
If you are looking for something delicious and simple to make for a brunch (especially with Easter right around the corner), this fast and easy recipe is sure to fit the bill. It takes just a few...
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Easter Colors
Flipping through my latest issue of Family Circle, I came across this page and stared at it for a few thoughtful moments. The colors here are exactly the colors that make me think of Easter and spring...
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Easter Recipes
Here are some of my favorite Easter recipes. Enjoy! She Who is Now Craving Jelly Beans
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Peach Bundt Cake with Peach Reduction Sauce
The other day I wanted something easy to make that tasted of sunshine and warm days. Peaches came to mind and since I have a thing for bundt cakes (so simple to make with very little effort and always...
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Happy April Fool’s Day
Happy April Fool’s Day. May you make it through the day unscathed by chicanery or shenanigans! She Who is Trying to Stay out of the Line of Fire Today
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Cute Shoes #17
In an effort to hurry along warmer weather, I’m doing my part by buying sandals. Not just any sandals… Cute sandals. It started when I bought a super cute new bright blue floral pencil skirt. I loved...
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The Storm
Last night, I was madly typing away, working on my next romance novel, when the power went out. I yelled “what did you do?” to Captain Cavedweller just about the time thunder boomed across the early...
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Lemony Celebration
There is something about spring that makes me crave lemon treats. And there are so many yummy ones to choose from. Here are a few of my favorites. Lemon Bundt Cake Lemon Meringue Pie (so, so yummy)...
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Quilts
When I was working on the back cover art for a recent romance novel I published, I wanted to use a quilt because one of the main characters owned a quilt shop. Quilts were also mentioned throughout the...
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Savvy Spring Entertaining
Just a little reminder that you can download my Savvy Spring Entertaining book for free just about anywhere you can find ebooks. Or you can download the pdf right here. Enjoy! Savvy Spring Entertaining...
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Sausage Rolls
I needed to come up with a filling finger-type food for a gathering I was attending and decided Sausage Rolls would be fast and easy to make, but also be a filling and tasty addition to the food...
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Chocolate Chip Cookies
Okay. Here’s the thing… I can’t make chocolate chip cookies to save my life. I can’t. Honest to goodness. I can make flaky pie crust from scratch, make homemade bread, create somewhat difficult...
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How To Train Your Husband
I read something yesterday that made me laugh. A lot. It was a relationship article written by a man giving women five pieces of advice about how to communicate more effectively with men. His spot-on...
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Morning Glory Tea Set
Uncle John, my dad’s only (and younger) brother, was in the service stationed in Japan in the early 1950s. When he came home, he brought all his sisters (including his lone sister-in-law) a lovely tea...
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Johnny Jump Ups
The other day I noticed a random pot bursting with colorful blooms in the wasteland of our backyard. I didn’t plant these sweet little violas here, they somehow, magically, grew without my help (which...
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Cinco De Mayo Recipes
With Cinco De Mayo coming up in a few days, I thought I’d share some links to some yummy Mexican recipes. Enjoy! Chicken Tortilla Stack from Taste and Tell Seared Steak Fajitas from Martha Stewart...
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Lilacs
I love lilacs. Their delicate blossoms. Their fragrant scent. The beautiful shades of lavender. I had a lilac bush up until the desolate septic project destroyed our back yard last year. It came from a...
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Summer Entertaining
Just a reminder, if you’re looking for summer party tips, decorating ideas, entertaining hints and some summer recipes, you can download by Savvy Summer Entertaining guide – for free! Download Summer...
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