Most holidays inspire me to make something I can give to family and friends. The simple gifts don’t always make it to said family and friends but I believe in the sentiment, “it’s the thought that counts” (or I just tell myself that when I fail to get them delivered). Halloween is no exception. I… Read More
Fall officially begins over the weekend so apples are on my mind and overflowing in the marketplace. We are traveling in Iowa right now and I actually climbed an apple tree this morning and picked us a bag full. There was only a short moment that I worried I might fall on my face. :)… Read More
This post is sponsored by Wayfair.com. Wayfair is an online store with a zillion options and the place to go for all your entertaining needs. Thank you for being supportive of our sponsors. Cooler weather and changing leaves are all the incentive you need to gather with friends and family. But the details need not… Read More
Gold is the ideal metallic for fall. The warm tones mimic the leaves, fields and skies of autumn plus, it looks amazing with my favorite red tones. So, with new season, comes a new garland with gold leaf. I haven’t always liked gold. I was brainwashed in the 80s and 90s to believe silver was… Read More
I made this particular cake very late at night. After dealing with Sweet J, our hostile sleeper, or non-sleeper in this case, I gave up and let him sit in the chair while I worked in the kitchen. He was so tired and, for the most part, sat there quietly. He did get a little… Read More