Trends are constantly changing, evolving, and repeating in seemingly cyclical fashion and design trends are no different. So what is in and what is out for 2022? We will explore the design trends for 2022. What is IN? Elevated outdoor furniture is the new trend … Read More
The True Reason for the Season
Christmas Day is fast approaching! It is the day that we celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ. With all the gifts, parties, and food, we can get distracted from the true meaning of Christmas. So today I wanted to do something a little … Read More
How To Build Beautiful Christmas Tablescapes
The dining room table is a blank slate where you can build beautiful tablescapes for every occasion and holiday. During the Christmas season, centerpieces can be showcases. They bring color and beauty to the dining room throughout the day, not just during dinner. Liz Fenwick … Read More
Two Chocolate Candies for Christmas
Making candy usually involves a good candy thermometer. Mine never seems to read correctly or perhaps my candy failures are due to user error. However, I love chocolate and have found two chocolate candies you can make without a candy thermometer. Therefore, I find these … Read More
A Thanksgiving Tree: Display & Record Your Attitude of Gratitude
Every Thanksgiving, most Americans contemplate their blessings with an attitude of gratitude. We think back on the past 12 months and see all the things that have happened. Often families share what they are thankful for at the dining room table sharing their Thanksgiving meal. … Read More
Delicious Chocolate Icebox Pie
The only dessert my children request at Thanksgiving is not the traditional apple pie or pumpkin pie. Rather it is a Chocolate Icebox Pie. You know this is an older recipe with the term “icebox” in it, but sometimes the best recipes came from our … Read More
Professional Home Decor Styling Tips
I would love to have a professional come and do my entire home and style it perfectly, but I also have a DIY spirit. So I wanted to introduce you to Kristen McGowan, who is an Interior Designer. She has a YouTube channel full of … Read More
Color Trends for the Fall of 2021
Color trends for home decor are most evident on design magazines and Pinterest boards. It seems to take a little time for store shelves and paint chips to catch up. Like with any home design trend, I think it is most important that you love … Read More
Pumpkin Bundt Cake Recipe
The cooler temperatures in the morning signal the arrival of fall here in the Lake Conroe area. With fall, we crave the traditional autumnal flavors in our food and drink. A popular favorite is that of pumpkin. Last year I posted three pumpkin recipes. Hopefully, … Read More
End-of-Summer Recipe: Zucchini Bread
If you have a summer garden, then you know how prolific squash and zucchini plants are. Zucchini specifically has a tendency of hiding under its massive leaves until you find them the size of a person’s leg. What to do with these huge vegetables? Grate … Read More