FIVE SIMPLE and INEXPENSIVE TIPS FOR SETTING THE PERFECT TABLE! This past week I’ve been making some changes in my dining room in preparation for holiday entertaining. Nothing too major, mind you. Just changing out some wall art, replacing the fabric on the seat cushions of our dining chairs, and sorting and organizing all of…
5 Simple and Inexpensive Tips for Setting the Perfect Table!
Two Quick and Easy Apple Desserts!
Two Quick and Easy Apple Desserts Although apple season is pretty much over here in Minnesota, it isn’t in my kitchen! I’m getting ready for the long months of winter by preparing a whole bunch of freezer dishes and this week my main focus was breakfast and dessert! All which have apples as the main…
Forget the Fads-Decorate from your Heart!
When we first moved into our home there was one room that I absolutely didn’t like at all! Okay, there were SEVERAL rooms that I disliked, but one more so than the others. The main reason I disliked this room was that frankly, I didn’t know what it’s purpose really was. It was in the…
Best Ever Chicken Noodle Soup!
Best Ever Chicken Noodle Soup! 3 Easy Shortcuts to make the BEST EVER Chicken Noodle Soup! Who doesn’t LOVE homemade chicken noodle soup? In my opinion, chicken noodle soup is hands down the ULTIMATE comfort food! But HOMEMADE-well that takes comfort to a whole new level! I mean what could be more comforting than…
How to Remove and Replace a Porch Column Base in 10 easy steps!
A step by step tutorial for removing and replacing a rotted porch column base without breaking the bank! If you are a homeowner then you know there is always something that needs fixing, repairing or replacing. And we all know that some of these projects cannot only be overwhelming and time-consuming, but they can also…
Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes
Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes! Are you ready for fall yet? If you had asked me that a week ago I would have said a resounding “NO!” I’ll be honest friends, I’ve really had a difficult time getting into the fall spirit this year. Maybe it’s because even though the nights are a bit cooler, the day…
Salted Caramel Sauce
Salted Caramel Sauce I’ve been trying REALLY, REALLY trying hard to eat healthier. And when I say ‘HEALTHIER’ I don’t mean dieting or counting calories. I just mean ‘HEALTHIER’ like trying to eat fresh foods, even organic if possible. The most difficult part is watching my sugar intake. Oh, how I L-O-V-E sweets. They truly…
Slow Cooker Rhubarb Crisp
Slow Cooker Rhubarb Crisp tart rhubarb topped with a buttery oat topping slow-cooked to perfection! I swear rhubarb is one of the easiest and most forgiving veggies out there. Yes, I said veggies. If you’re like me, you probably thought rhubarb was a fruit, right? Nope. It’s a veggie. I can’t believe it’s taken me…
DIY Mudroom Reveal!
DIY Mudroom Reveal! Have I ever told you about the closet just off from our foyer? The one that had the plastic shutter doors with the knobs that had little kids sitting by the beach on them? And did I ever mention how much those cheap doors that collected dust and always jammed annoyed me?…
DIY Guide to Refacing Kitchen Cabinets
DIY Guide to Refacing Kitchen Cabinets A step by step tutorial on how to reface kitchen cabinets! When we first bought this old house there were so many projects to do and we definitely didn’t have the budget or the time to do them all at once. In the end, we came up with two…