Making dinner at home for a crowd can come together with a good market run and an easy recipe for meatballs.
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I like to make things happen. It takes almost all of me, yet I don’t know any other way.
Continue readingdinner on the lower deck
Dinner for three on the lower deck.
Continue readingfirst day of spring

Finally, the time when we can begin to stir again. On the first day of spring, I welcome you with an open heart.
I made myself do yard work for an hour, a promise that pays off in spades. Like any good project, you can get swept up and lose track of time once you start. It’s the starting that is the challenge.



More exciting activities were prepping the sauce for tomorrow’s lasagna, dressing up for a political fundraiser downtown, and undressing myself once I got home.
Grateful for the longer days. Wishing everyone brightness and the confidence to begin again, whatever that may be for you.
Every day dress, the first day of Spring, 2025.

Beef Tenderloin with Red Wine Sauce and more
Comfort food that hits all the notes.
Continue readingMaking a Single-Stem Floral Arrangement
Single-stem arrangements are fairly easy to make you feel a little successful with flower arranging.
Continue readingbooked a makeup lesson
While prepping for Maxwell and Lexi’s wedding, I booked a makeup lesson to brush up on my technique.
Continue readingand so it begins…
Last year’s do it yourself holiday front door look.
Continue readingSultry Bridal Shower Dinner
Lexi, the beautiful bride-to-be, with first grand-child and Maxwell’s goddaughter Peyton.
Continue readingLate August Birthday
Everyone loves to be celebrated with cake on their birthday. This one is White Cake with Vanilla Buttercream.
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