My niece Erin is expecting a baby boy in September. She and her husband Paul are world travelers. They love to hike, camp, backpack, and travel the world (boy is their life going to change!!). My daughter Jenna, my niece Laura and I threw a shower for Erin last weekend. Jenna came up with the theme "The Adventure Begins". Here's How to Throw a Baby Shower for a Travel-Loving Couple. I draped a long fold-up table with a burlap table skirt and topped it with the toppers I used for Jenna's ...
What are You Loving Right Now
I just got back last night from a whirlwind two days in the bay area. My daughter, niece, and I threw a baby shower for my niece Erin (more on that soon). It was hotter than blazes but we all had a great time. I was thinking as I was driving home that "we" haven't had a good chit-chat in a while. What are you loving right now? Annie, Mary Ann, and I share our favorites on Sunday. I would love to hear from you this week. What are you loving right now? CAFE DESIGN DECORATING FROM THE HEART I ...
Five Simple Tips for Hosting a Farm-to-Table Dinner
Today Annie, Mary Ann and I are joining some blogging friends to share some outdoor entertaining ideas. Hosting Friends for Dinner on the patio or in the garden is a chance to tone down the formality and keep it simple. Let's face it food tastes better and everyone is more relaxed while dining alfresco. We have great outdoor entertaining spaces in our new home. We have a large enclosed courtyard in the front and a huge patio that surrounds the pool. Even though the inside of our new home is ...
Are You Taking Collagen? Now is a Good Time to Try It
Hi Everyone. I promised to get back to you after taking collagen consistently for an extended period of time. I am happy to be partnering once again with Collagen for Her. have been taking Collagen for Her for over nine months now. You can read about why I chose Collagen for Her in my original post Are You Taking Collagen, if not Here's why you Should."Collagen is the major component of connective tissues that comprise several body parts, including tendons, ligaments, skin, and muscles. ...
Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Items you don’t Want to Miss
As I said on Sunday it has taken me a while to get on board with the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. As a blogger/influencer I don't want to just throw a few items at you and pray you will buy them. I scour the entire site for things that I would buy or think you would like. It is a great time to score deals for the upcoming season. It truly is a great sale, but items sell out quickly. They do some restocking, but if you see something you like on my list, favorite it. Don't do what I would do ...
Do you love blue and white, old cookbooks, and cocktails?
Happy Sunday everyone! This has been a crazy week on the blog with technical issues. I apologize for that. I have a question. Do you love blue and white, old cookbooks, and cocktails? If so you have come to the right place. As always I am joining my pals Annie and Mary Ann for our Sunday Fab Five. KRISTIE SHELTON STUDIOS ON INSTAGRAM If you love blue and white, pretty antiques, and beautiful style, you will love Kristie Shelton Studios on Instagram. Her Dallas home is filled with ...
How to Rock an Over 50 Travel Wardrobe-Hawaii
Today I am joining my pals Sarah and Kim for our monthly Signature Style Edit. This month we are talking about travel attire. I have been meaning to do a post on what I packed for our recent Hawaii trip so here we go. I originally penned this post about this time last year before our Hawaiian trip got canceled and we went to Florida instead. This trip was a five-day trip to Hawaii for a wedding. Let's talk about my How to Rock an Over 50 Travel Wardrobe-Hawaii Your best bet is to plan a ...
Five Tips for Where and How to Display Family Photos
We have reassembled our family photo gallery wall from our former home in the hallway near the back door. It is pretty much the same with some minor changes. There aren't really any hard and fast rules about where to display family photos. I personally think they work best in a family's personal spaces. By that I mean, hallways, stairwells, family rooms, libraries, the home office, breakfast areas, etc. I am not suggesting that family photos should never be displayed in living rooms, dining ...
A Delicious Summer Salad you will Want to Make Now and More
Happy Fourth of July Weekend everyone. I hope you are all having a great time with family and friends. Our kids are either down with Covid or off on vacation so we are trying to get more settled here. Today as usual I am joining my friends Mary Ann and Annie for our Sunday favorites. Let's take a look at A Delicious Summer Salad you will Want to Make and More. Foster's Market Grilled Peach Salad with Country Ham and Fresh Herbs Raise your hand if you own any of the Foster's Market ...
