An easy make ahead appetizer for Thanksgiving, because we all need that. I made mine today and on Thursday afternoon, I can just take these out of the refrigerator and pop them into the oven. The mini baked brie en croute is an appetizer that almost everyone will love. I say almost because I've learned that you can't please everyone all of the time. This is one that might come close! I mean ...
A tiny NYC apartment for 3
If you follow this blog even a little bit, you know that Madeline graduated from college and is living in NYC in a beautiful but tiny apartment with two friends. They searched all over the city most of the summer until they found the perfect one. The apartment was being completely renovated the day we first saw it. The floor plan was reconfigured creating three bedrooms and a small ...
DIY Checkerboard Chalkboard Wall Update + Friday Favorites
I went to a book signing/discussion at Terrain the other night for the new Remodelista book, The Organized Home. I was chatting with Catherine who works in the corporate offices of Terrain in Philadelphia. The diy checkerboard chalkboard wall that I did last Winter came up in our conversation. I was explaining what I learned about the difference in chalkboard paints and it occurred to me that ...
a Visit to GrayBarns in Silvermine, Connecticut
GrayBarns in Norwalk, Connecticut Garden Seating at GrayBarns when the cherry trees are in bloom. GrayBarns in May GrayBarns was once known as the Silvermine Inn and Tavern. It's located in the Silvermine area, which is at the edge of New Canaan, Wilton, and Norwalk. It has a long history as a meeting place for local artists dating back to the early 1900s. The Silvermine Inn was owned and ...
Hearth & Hand for Magnolia
What's new at Target? Updated post: I happened to be at two different Target stores this week and once again I am loving the new items from Hearth & Hand by Magnolia at Target. I still use the black stoneware plates and bowls that I purchased a few years ago. Since they continue to be available, I may add a few more so when I set the table for six or eight. I did add this textured table ...
I updated an Ikea armoire with Chalk Paint® decorative paint by Annie Sloan
I'm so excited about this makeover on an old Ikea armoire with glass doors that I updated with Chalk Paint® decorative paint by Annie Sloan. I'm working on a few updates to Madeline's room. You may remember this post when we did a very mini makeover while she was studying abroad. Now she has graduated from college and has a place of her own She's living in a tiny New York City apartment. So ...