Make this M & M Sugar Cookie Cake Recipe for any seasonal family gathering. Just change the color of the M & M's to fit the holiday! This sugar cookie cake recipe is adapted from a basic recipe I've had for a long time. Years ago, I got the recipe from a friend and at the time, I couldn't make these cookies often enough! They are deliciously soft and literally melt in your mouth. That recipe was buried in the archives of my blog and I had actually forgotten it was there. It's been ... continue reading...
Basic Baked Beans Recipe: Easy & Delicious!
6 ingredients is all you need to make this quick and easy Basic Baked Beans Recipe. An easy side dish recipe made with Bush's Baked Beans that is perfect for a picnic! Basic Baked Beans Recipe We all find pleasure and fulfillment in different things. That's what makes the world go round. One thing that brings me great pleasure right now is when I can cook something for my Dad that puts a smile on his face. Believe it or not, this basic baked beans recipe is his favorite thing to ... continue reading...
Clematis Vine Growing Tips & Care
Easy clematis vine growing tips & care advice. Grow a clematis plant along a fence, on a plant trells or around a light post. The clematis flower comes in an amazing array of bright colors! One of the confusing things about the show-stopping perennial clematis vine, and in my opinion there are a few, is the way the word is pronounced. KLEM-ah-tis is the Martha Stewart preferred pronunciation with the accent on the first syllable. kle-MAT-is, with the accent on the second syllable, is the ... continue reading...
The Backyard Fence Row Garden in May
Easy backyard garden landscaping ideas for the DIY gardener. Includes inspiration for planting a garden along a fence and hardy perennial plant ideas. Now that spring has definitely sprung, I have been wandering around the backyard trying to decide what to plant and what to take out. So far, I have a very long list of things to plant and nothing on the list of things to take out! My perennial garden looks a little bare and definitely needs some attention. For some reason, I lost all my ... continue reading...
Home Style Saturdays: Summer Decor, Hydrangeas, Hoop Wreath & More
Have you ever had one of those weeks that seemed like it would never end? (I'm raising my hand!) I'm glad it's time for Home Style Saturdays so we can all take a breather and enjoy some summer inspiration. We've got some fun links today so I hope you have a few minutes to spend looking around. Wishing you all a lovely weekend! Maison de Pax | Summer Porch Decor Ideas: Ferns and Succulents On Sutton Place | Shade Plant Ideas for Containers Savvy Southern Style | Summer Open House ... continue reading...
How to Make a Box Cake Mix Taste Homemade
How to Make a Box Cake Mix Taste Homemade | 12 tricks to take a box cake mix to the next level. Cake mix recipes included! No matter how long you've followed this blog, even if it's only been a little while, you know I like easy and quick. I don't usually bother with projects that involve a lot of steps. This applies to recipes as well. My desserts use basic pantry ingredients and almost all of them are simple to make. One of my favorite ways to bake a cake is to take the semi-homemade ... continue reading...
Small Front Porch Ideas for Summer
Use these small front porch ideas to make your outdoor space cozy and comfortable. Easy and budget-friendly porch ideas that will add curb appeal and welcome your guests with style! No one knows better than me how challenging it can be to make a tired, old space seem new and fresh. No place is that more true than our front porch. Over the years, we've done small, easy projects to update the door area and it's come a long way since we bought the house. In addition to all the things we did around ... continue reading...
