Simple Tips to Elevate Trader Joe's Flowers -Trader Joe's has a beautiful assortment of flowers at great prices. I bought $27 worth of flowers and made seven flower arrangements. Inexpensive store-bought flowers don't have to look inexpensive! Trader Joe's always has the best selection at a fraction of the price as some stores. It's Sunday, so it's favorites with Mary Ann and Cindy! What I ...
Winter is the Best Time to Spend 4 Days in Lisbon
Winter is the best time to spend 4 days in Lisbon. The weather is mild, at least by East Coast standards. The crowds are non-existent. You can get into almost any restaurant. None of the attractions are crowded. Walking all the hills (and trust me, there are plenty of hills in this city) will be far less painful at 58 degrees compared to the 90+ degrees days of summer - not to ...
Where to Stay in Lisbon, Portugal
We just returned from a trip to Portugal with our adult children. Where to Stay in Lisbon, Portugal when traveling with your kids or another couple. We found the hotel through Tablet Hotels. We have had great luck finding hotels using Tablet Hotels, and the hotel in Lisbon was no exception! We love that Tablet Hotels is a collection of boutique hotels, luxury hotels, 5-star hotels, and ...
Let’s Create a Simple Winter Table for a Casual Dinner Party
Let's create a simple winter table for a casual dinner party post-Christmas and New Year's. I'm thinking of a cozy night with minimal decorations after all the Christmas decor and holiday season. Back with Sunday favorites, along with Cindy and Mary Ann. We also posted about design trends this week. You can find that post here. But first, let me show you how I decorated the table for a ...
15 Tips That Make Navigating Paris Easier and More Enjoyable
15 tips that make navigating Paris easier and more enjoyable. Of all the big cities I've visited, Paris, at least in my opinion, is the most walkable city and the easiest to get around. Regardless of where you are staying, the small, charming streets and neighborhoods are perfect for exploring and walking. And when you need to get further than a nice long walk, you can always find a ...
Design Trends for Interiors in 2024
Today, I am joining Mary Ann and Cindy to discuss design trends for 2024. For the last several months, I have been saving posts from designers, architects, and people I follow... to my "Trends" collection on Instagram. It included everything from color of the year to backsplashes and countertops to pantry spaces and furniture. I noticed that people seem to be embracing the lived-in look. ...