On our last buying trip to France, Annie decided to spend a few days with her dear friend Mary Ann (Classic Casual Home). So I decided to go solo and see what I could find in two days of exploring Brussels. Brussels is also an easy day trip from Paris. The train departs from Gare du Nord many times throughout the day. And it only takes about an hour to get there. When the train arrived at ...
How to Spend Two Amazing Days in Brussels, Belgium
Ideas to Refresh Your Cozy Winter Home
For Sunday favorites with Mary Ann and Cindy this week, I'm sharing Ideas to refresh your cozy winter home. With the devastating wildfires in California, I want to get extra cozy and enjoy and appreciate our home. I feel very fortunate and just so sad for those who lost everything. I want to use what I already have and resist buying new. Winter always makes me want to nest, but ...
Tips on How to Keep a Clean & Organized Refrigerator
Tips on How to Keep a Clean & Organized Refrigerator -If there's one thing I do well in my home, it's to keep a clean and neat refrigerator. I'm not organized in all areas of our home, but we are all set regarding the refrigerator/freezer! I think this habit may have started when we had a glass-door refrigerator. There's nothing like having the contents of your refrigerator on display for all ...
Quick and Cozy: How to Make Pastina Soup in 30 Minutes or Less
Looking for a quick and comforting meal that’s satisfying and ready in under 30 minutes? This pastina soup recipe is your answer. It’s a warm, hearty dish packed with flavor that will become a regular in your dinner rotation - especially during the cold winter months. Pastina soup is classic Italian comfort food. It's so comforting that it's nicknamed Italian penicillin soup. So, if you're ...
Make a French Citron Presse (or a tart lemonade)
Today, I used my friend's lemons from her home in Los Angeles to make a very simple French Citron Presse or tart lemonade. It's a deconstructed lemonade made with lemon juice, ice cubes, sparkling water, and simple syrup…et voilå, a French lemonade, but unlike the kind you buy at the grocery store! The traditional way to serve a classic pressé is with a bowl of sugar, a shaker of sugar or ...
An Easy Way for Upcycling Old Candles Into New Ones
Upcycling old candles and candle stubs into new ones is an easy DIY project. With just a few simple steps, you can transform candle remnants into new, beautiful candles that brighten your home and make any room just that much cozier. I'm always just a little disappointed when a candle finally burns out, especially one of my favorite candles. Even though the wick has burned, there's always some ...