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. ...
Decadent Hot Chocolate with a Rim of Toasted Meringue
Decadent hot chocolate with a rim of toasted meringue. I know what you are thinking...is she still making decadent recipes in January? Yes, and no, this one, though I had to share! It's a rich and decadent hot chocolate with a toasted meringue trim that became so popular at Glace by Noglu in NYC. If you're over hot chocolate recipes like this one and the cake we made last week, we did make a ...
Quick and Healthy Broccoli Soup Lunch – in Just 15 Minutes
Quick and healthy broccoli soup lunch in just 15 minutes. And don't worry, if a big bowl of steaming broccoli isn’t necessarily your idea of comfort food, wait till you try this soup. And because the soup cooks for only 15 minutes, you'll have lunch on the table in no time. Or, add some toasted bread with cheese and a small salad, and you have dinner! A big head of broccoli, a large ...