When I first started blogging, I created this very simple idea of an advent calendar based on decorating with old familiar things. I'm reposting this today because I will recreate it all over again in the next few weeks with the help of my favorite store, Terrain! While I still love using old things with memories, I love to mix them with new things, too! What I Used to Create this ...
A Visit to Beaune, France, and The Cook’s Atelier
A visit to Beaune, France, and The Cook's Atelier was a great part of our trip. We are back in France, so I am sharing today's trip to Beaune, France, and The Cook's Atelier for Sunday Favorites With Cindy and Mary Ann. What's in Beaune? Maybe you have been or plan to visit if you are a fan of The Cook’s Atelier. We were driving to Lyon, and as I looked at the map, I realized we ...
How to Create a Cozy Reading Nook in a Bedroom
I'm joining Mary Ann, Cindy, and a few friends today to talk about making bedrooms cozy for winter. One idea I had was to create a cozy bedroom reading nook. You can see the rest of this room in this post. I think this is something that people of all ages would love, especially during the colder months when we spend more time indoors. I wish I had created cozy reading nooks for my ...
Quick and Easy Tartine With Truffle Paté & Crispy Shallots
It's Tartine Tuesday again and here's a quick and easy tartine with truffle paté and crispy shallots. I love paté and bread, any kind of paté really. But I wanted a smooth and creamy, almost butter-like, paté for this one. Paired with crispy shallots and whole-grain bread I think it's just perfect. But what exactly is paté? Paté is a French ...
Have you made the amazing Alison Roman’s Caramelized Shallot Pasta?
Have you made the amazing Alison Roman’s Caramelized Shallot Pasta? We discovered this pasta dish during the pandemic and it continues to be in our regular rotation of dinner recipes today. The shallots, caramelized in the olive oil, make the recipe. It's all about the shallots. But add in the tomato paste for some tanginess and anchovies for the saltiness ...
Easy Thanksgiving Planters For Your Front Porch
If you are tired of your pumpkins, make these easy Thanksgiving planters for your front porch using hydrangeas! Once Halloween is over and it's November, I must admit, I'm over the orange pumpkins, and well, pumpkins in any color (except these). But I'm not quite ready to decorate for Christmas. Fall container ...