I have a few last minute stocking stuffer ideas and one is the DYMO label maker. I remember getting one of these as a kid and honestly, I think it may have led me to being the half-way organized person that I am today! I made labels for everything. Today, I used it to make gift tags. I used kraft paper cards that are the size of a business cards and twine and leather to tie them to packages. Easy, ...
Dirt Road Farm in Weston, Connecticut + avocado on the best bread in Connectictut
Dirt Road Farm Phoebe Cole-Smith Last Sunday I had the pleasure of visiting Dirt Road Farm with my dear friend Diane Karmen. Phoebe Cole Smith runs the small farm in Connecticut and was having a pop-up farm stand. A few of the vendors were The Hickories, Idyllwild Bread, Red Bee Honey, Frances Palmer Pottery and Cordwood Handmade The Fire Pit It was raining, but not a total wash out. ...
Let’s get cozy and stay home
You know that acronym, FOMO, fear of missing out? Yeah...I'm the opposite, I have a fear of not being home in my comfy clothes by 8pm. And according to social media, there are a lot of people in the "stay home" camp lately. I think we all love our homes so much that we just want to be home. I've created a gift guide with a few of my favorite things that make every space a little more cozy. There's ...
A visit to George Home in Washington, Connecticut
My friend Diane Karmen and I made a trip to La Pietra Tile & Stone to choose a remnant for my coffee bar in our kitchen. Once we made it as far as Brookfield, Connecticut, we decided to continue our trip to Washington, Connecticut, to see the design shop, George Home. We had been hearing great things and recently it was featured in the November issue of Connecticut Cottages & Gardens. ...
Easy make ahead chocolate mousse
Whether I'm making lunch for three or dinner for 10, I always like to have a few things I can make ahead and this easy chocolate mousse is one of my go to recipes that is always a big hit. Yesterday I had Brooke (Nesting with Grace) and Kris (Driven by Decor) over for lunch and made my favorite pumpkin soup and chocolate mousse the day before. That leaves me time in the morning to get the house ...
Gift Guides For Everyone On Your List + DIY Thank You Notes
It's time for another Project Design and this time we're doing gift guides. We matched up each blogger to a specific category so they are an expert in knowing what's hot and items that won't be returned. Isn't that the gift giving dream? We have Mary Ann of Classic Casual Home creating a gift guide for the traveler. Mary Ann is just about to take off for India from her home base of San ...