While on a recent business trip, I spent an evening perusing the aisles of the local T J Maxx, taking my time and restocking some necessities (read:Ā underwear) that have gotten a bit worn over the quarantine. I wasn’t really shopping for cosmetics. But then. I ran into Catherine. Sales associate par excellence. She made […]
Hereās a little secret. Ā The coffee table and end table in our family room were not only very old, they were purchased second hand. Ā And I loved them. Ā We had them painted black a few years ago and I loved them even more. But. It was time to move on. Most of the furniture […]
These are not my home improvements and I had nothing to do with the planning or implementation (can you tell Iām a project manager in my other life), but two of my friends who live in the Dallas area sent pics of their recent projects and I wanted to share them here. Backyard Oasis DF […]
Taking just a few minutes to prepare fresh veggies over purchasing a prepared tray at the grocery store is well worth the time and effort. CruditĆ©s are my favorite contribution to a get together and are guaranteed to be the healthiest thing on the buffet. Here are a few reasons why I take the time […]
We don’t have any large-scale organization projects on the list this year, but we have been taking some tiny bites out of areas that somehow got crazy messed up since our last good clean out. Office Desk I like to think of myself as a neat person. Sort of a clean person without being a […]
Valentineās day is coming right up and it seems like a good time to think of doing a little something special for those you love.Ā Even if the one you love is yourself. How about chocolate molten lava cake?Ā For one?Ā Yep, itās a mug cake. For our Valentineās celebration, Iām going to whip up […]
I cannot believe an entire year has passed since I had DFs Shira and Barb for a little Galentineās luncheon. My how time flies when youāre doing almost nothing. I have no plans for entertaining this year, but I did put together a vignette for my hot beverages and was inspired to do two little […]
Iām sort of all done with neutrals. And ready for a bright spring look. So Iām starting in my bedroom with a little refresh. Here is what Iāve done so far and some of my plans. New Platform Bed The new platform bed from Overstock is up and all ready for new bedding. So far […]
If you think a little protein, a little vegetable and a little starch make for the perfect meal, Iām right there with you. And thatās the definition of a Reuben, right? Ok, maybe sauerkraut doesnāt quite qualify as much of a vegetable. But. The stir fry I make does qualify. Itās also easy and uses […]
We have had some glorious days here and are enjoying January like crazy so far.Ā Except for, ummm, you know what.Ā If this is what January in Scottsdale is like, sign me up.Ā Oh, yeah, I already live here.Ā Well, close enough – about 30 miles away. We have rarely left our town, but we […]