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 ...
A Hygge Christmas + Holiday Home Tour
Welcome to our holiday home! Can you believe Thanksgiving is behind us and now it's Christmastime? It seems that everyone is starting early this year, which I happen to love. Twinkle lights and candles make everything seem magical. Lynch Creek Farm is sponsoring the home tour again and has graciously offered to do a giveaway. They supplied each of the participating bloggers with wreaths, ...
Serena & Lily Favorites + Sale & Giveaway
My favorite store, Serena & Lily, is having a 20% off everything sale! Upholstery, rugs, bedding, chairs, pillows & throws, and everything in the store and on the website! Use the code GATHER at checkout. Keep reading for the giveaway! Love this hanging chair! Luna Hanging Chair // 2. Amalie Pillow Cover // 3. Rosewood Pillow Cover And everyone loves a cozy bunk ...
The Simplest Holiday Gift Wrap Using Kraft Paper And Lights
Simple Holiday gift wrap starts with kraft paper and a sharpie! add fresh clipped evergreens . . . My favorite way to wrap holiday packages is using simple supplies from the hardware store or drug store and then a few clippings like I did here. At the holidays, I use evergreens, boxwood, or rosemary. Last year I used the Terrain newspaper that they give out in their stores for free. I love to ...
Meet Yvonne Claveloux + westport artist
My friend Diane introduces me to wonderful people and recently I had the chance to meet artist Yvonne Claveloux at her beautiful home and studio in Westport, Connecticut. Yvonne Claveloux What I love about Yvonne's home is that it's filled with collections, like white McCoy pottery, and mixed with white walls, exposed beams, and white slipcovered furniture. It is a perfect backdrop for her ...