Apr 5, 2012 | Easter, Homemaking, Hospitality & Entertaining
When I entertain, I love to create and develop a simple, yet fun and elegant tablescapes on a budget. I always make sure that some unique napkin fold comes into play. Learning to fold napkins is such an easy way to dress up a table, and pulling an Easter table...
Dec 22, 2011 | Homemaking
As I work on creating a new tablescape for our Christmas Eve festivities, I realize that one of the easiest way to glam up a table is by accenting ones table setting with an easy napkin fold, and an entire table can be done in minutes. For me, the best part of...
May 30, 2011 | Homemaking
As much as I love to share about the birthday celebrations and traditions we have implemented throughout the year, sometimes with three birthdays in 30 days, crazy life gets in the way. Although that may be a reality, that’s not a reason to let your kids know...
May 20, 2011 | Homemaking
When my husband and I first started dating, I instructed him to never buy me flowers. Yes, my frugal bent was ingrained even back then. The thought of him spending so much money on something so expensive, and then having them wilt within days was too much for my...
Apr 27, 2011 | Homemaking
Spring announces birth, renewal, and fresh beginnings, and around our homestead, there is lots of life going on around our place. It’s been thirteen years since this city girl met country living, and yet I still get glimpses of my life here as the star of...
Apr 14, 2011 | Homemaking
There’s something about beautiful fabrics that can lighten a mood. They set the tone for a room, a table, a wall, and even me. For Christmas of my sweet 16, my mom sewed me a cute apron for my hope chest. I remember appreciating the gift, but wearing an...
