6 simple ways to refresh your home for summer just in time for house guests. Summertime always means friends and kids from the city visiting for long weekends. We live about 45 miles from Manhattan, yet it feels worlds away. Our home is on a small peninsula along the Long Island Sound. Many of our neighbors live here because they can dock boats just steps from their homes. We are not boat ...
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Make Air Dry Clay Garden Markers
I was visiting Madeline and thought I should bring something...and since I was fairly certain she had not yet planted her fire escape herb garden, I made some air dry clay garden markers to go along with some potted herbs. We planted them in her kitchen, and then she carefully put them on her fire escape. You can read more about Madeline's darling apartment in this post! Every Sunday, I join my ...
Easy Upside Down-Puff Pastry Croque Monsieur Tart
Joining Cindy and Mary Ann since it's Sunday...and wishing they could come for lunch! This easy upside-down puff pastry Croque Monsieur tart is so delicious! Perfect with a salad for lunch on the porch! What is an upside-down puff pastry tart? In the last few weeks, you may have noticed this viral trend on Instagram or TikTok. An upside-down puff pastry square tart can be sweet or savory. ...
Easy DIY Window Box Planter
Make this easy DIY window box planter in four hours or less. Window boxes, as simple as they are, make such a dramatic impact on any space. You can use several plants and favorite flowers depending on sun/shade exposure, the time of year, and what fits your home's exterior landscaping. But let’s face it, these days, window boxes are expensive. It’s hard to find one under $100 and one that fits ...
How to Set an Eclectic Table for Mother’s Day or Any Occasion
How to set an eclectic table for Mother's Day or any occasion. When setting an eclectic table, first, choose something sentimental. Maybe a set of plates, glassware, vintage linens, a vase, old bottles, or anything that reminds you of someone or someplace special. I am joining Cindy and Mary Ann for our Sunday favorites! And both Cindy and Mary Ann do this well! Cindy uses two napkins to add ...
Now is the time to Plan Your Outdoor Spaces
Now is the time to plan your outdoor spaces to get the most use out of them this season. We can't wait for summer! What we love most is spending time in our outdoor spaces: the porch, the backyard, and the garden. But if you don't order outdoor furniture now, you may miss out! Outdoor furniture sells out quickly! We bought outdoor furniture from Target that we used at our former home in New ...