Learn how to make Wildflower Seed Bombs and feed the bees and other pollinators throughout the growing season. This easy craft project uses recycled paper destined for the landfill and is a fun and meaningful way to celebrate Earth Day. Happy Earth Day! Earth Day comes around every year to remind us about the importance…
Find Kentucky Derby tea party inspiration to celebrate the 150th Run for the Roses. You’ll find table and menu inspiration to host a tea or watch party with recipes for Buttercream Rose Mint Julep Cupcakes, Patchwork Tea Sandwiches, Cheddar Cheese Wafers, Brown Butter-Bourbon Scones and Sweet Tea Juleps. Happy Tuesday! Welcome to April’s edition of…
Happy Sunday! Here’s a weekend waterview from Lake Norman. After several wet and blustery days, we’re forward to a ‘nothing could be finer than to be in Carolina’ kind of week! I have to confess that a high of 70 has more appeal to me than temps in the 80s. Bridal Wreath Spirea has been…
Happy Thursday! Anyone in need of some flower therapy? I’m sharing some tole tray love and spring blooms on The Potting Bench on a very wet and stormy day here in N.C. I have a small collection of tole trays that I’ve picked up over the years at antique malls and flea markets. They’re more…
Find DIYs, floral centerpieces and table inspiration using universally loved sunflowers. Are you ready for the big event and solar eclipse today? {source} The path of totality (where the moon will completely block out the sun) is roughly 150 miles wide, stretching about 2,500 miles in the U.S. from Texas to northeastern Maine, and much…
Crunchy ramen noodles top a flavorful, colorful and healthy salad for satisfying lunch, easy dinner or your next potluck. Use a rotisserie chicken for a short cut and light, no-cook summer meal. This salad is an oldie but a goodie and one you may have had before. It’s part of my lunch rotation once the…
Happy April! It’s one of my favorite days of the month when I join my Monday Morning Blooms’ friends to share some flower therapy. You can find my flower friends’ links to their beautiful floral and table inspiration at the bottom of this post. Our common theme for April’s edition of Monday Morning Blooms…
Sophie and Lola are hopping down the bunny trail to wish you Happy Easter! 🐇 🐾 🐇 🐾 Bunny headbands from Dollar Tree have bunny faces on one side . . . and pom pom cottontails on the other side. Sophie says she was hoping to skip wearing bunny ears or a headband this year.…
Create an Easter Treat Candy Board, quick and easy to assemble for last-minute Easter entertaining and sure to satisfy everybunny’s sweet tooth. I’m hopping down the bunny trail with a last-minute idea for easy Easter entertaining. . . an Easter Candy and Sweet Treat Board! 🐰 🐣 🍬 🍭 🐇 🐥 If you’ve run out…
Happy Tuesday! Welcome to the March edition of Tea on Tuesdays, a celebration of all things tea. Pam and I are excited to welcome back Shannon at Belle Bleu Interiors, as a special guest joining us for tea today. 🫖 ☕ 🎉 🐇🌸🐰 We’re glad you’re here too, pour yourself a cuppa and join us!…