June 2024 Potpourri

The potpourri posts have evolved into a monthly chitchat around what weā€™ve been doing, what Iā€™ve been reading and an interesting recipe. So that will be my format for potpourri and I hope that interests you. Hereā€™s what has been going in on June. The month seemed busy but in fact, I have had a […]

Busy Weekend

Nothing earth-shattering going on, but for some reason I ended up with a busy weekend and wanted to share whatā€™s going on. Kitchen Time Marinating chicken tenders in Greek yogurt, lemon juice and spices and grilling on the Foreman Grill made for a yummy salad topping. I prepped a nice assortment of veggies for a […]

Spring Herb Garden

Our spring herb garden is doing so well, I just had to share with you!  I mean share the news and pics, of course, but if you need any cuttings, stop on over and Iā€™ll share that too. What We Have The basil is over the top and I am so happy.Ā  Usually when I […]

White Paint

Is white the new gray?Ā  Well, after much deliberation over the entire summer, we chose a new paint color for our common areas.Ā  And.  We chose white.  Yep, the boring color we have avoided over so many years.  Gray interiors have dominated recently, but this year, many designers have been choosing different shades of white.Ā  […]

September TJ Maxx Finds

No full-fledge fall decorating around here yet.  I like to dip my toe into seasonal decorating, and it’s way too early for pumpkins and leaves.  But I took a little gander around TJ Maxx this weekend and here are a couple of September finds I thought Iā€™d share. Some I purchased, some I did not.  […]

Monday Clean Up and the Power Washer

Whoā€™s with me that Monday can be the most challenging (and sometimes dreaded) day of the week?  On the other hand, it can be a day of productivity, promise and possibilities. This is quite crazy to admit, but one reason I like Monday is because itā€™s trash day!Ā  I like to spend a little time […]