In This Post: Home Style Saturdays | Vintage Books, How to Stack Plates, Arranging Hydrangeas, Affordable Coastal Decorating Ideas. Things are quiet here On Sutton Place. The weather has cooled off and dare I say it? There is a slight feeling of fall in the air. I know it will get hot again but for a day or so, I am enjoying this break from the heat. I have limelight hydrangeas all over the house and they are so pretty. My bushes are still full of blooms so I hope to let some dry as ... continue reading...
Caprese Salad Recipe with Cherry Tomatoes
In this post: Easy Caprese Salad Recipe with Cherry Tomatoes | Fresh basil paired with an olive oil & lime juice dressing adds a fresh and tangy taste. Some things are worth waiting for. Spring after a long, cold winter. Football season. That first crisp, fall day. That's the way I feel about homegrown tomatoes. They come and go very quickly but they are so worth the wait. This year I hit the jackpot with my cherry tomato plants. They are huge and the tomatoes are ripening almost faster ... continue reading...
Arranging Hydrangeas The Easy Way
In this post: Arranging Hydrangeas The Easy Way. Simple tips for making your own stunning flower arrangements. Since hydrangeas are blooming in most growing zones as we speak, I want to share two easy and beautiful ways to arrange them. These methods are perfect for the beginner flower arranger as well as those of you who have been doing it for years. If you don't have hydrangeas of your own, pick up a bunch or two at your grocery store and try your hand at arranging hydrangeas the easy ... continue reading...
A Year In Flowers & Home Style Saturdays
Up today on Home Style Saturdays... A bathroom reveal, using white dishes, summer bedroom ideas, a sentimental handmade pillow cover and more. Plus my friend's new book, A Year In Flowers! Before we get to this week's inspiration, I'd like to share something very special with you. My friend Kelly, from My Soulful Home, has written a book. It's not just any book either...it's a stunningly beautiful book about flower arranging. It goes month by month and the images are so ... continue reading...
Chicken Salad Fruit Plate | An Easy Summer Meal Idea
In this post: Make this easy Chicken Salad Fruit Plate for summer lunches or dinners. It's the perfect dinner for two or the recipe can be adjusted to feed a crowd. There's a bit of a back-story to this post so I'll start with that and then move on to the recipe. When my kids were growing up, we spent countless summer days at our pool. One of the biggest treats, at least for me, was when we ate lunch there. It was such a nice change from hot dogs and peanut butter! Anyway, the snack shack ... continue reading...
Citronella Herb Floating Candles | Easy Tutorial
Easy tutorial for making Citronella Herb Floating Candles for your outdoor entertaining. These candles repel mosquitoes naturally with essential oil, citrus & herbs. You all know how I feel about herbs...I love them. Since my herb garden is growing like crazy, I have been using the herbs for all sorts of things. My latest obsession is with these citronella herb floating candles. Not only do they keep the bugs away, they look and smell just lovely. I can't decide what makes me ... continue reading...
Home Style Saturdays | Outdoor Decorating Tips, A French Chandelier, Picnic Lunch & More
This week for Home Style Saturdays: Outdoor Decorating Tips, A French Chandelier, Picnic Lunch, Midsummer Herb Garden, Patio Decor, Coffee Station & more. Sometimes when I sit down to write a post, I am completely stumped as to how to begin. I feel like I've used up all my witty opening lines and how can I possibly get your attention after all these years? I'm having that problem right now so I'm just going to begin by telling you what's going on around here. Although our ... continue reading...
Fruit & Herb Infused Water Recipe in a Mason Jar
Easy and refreshing fruit herb infused water recipe. Make drinking water fun, nutritious and colorful! Make ahead in mason jars and always have it on hand. One of the reasons I enjoy growing mint in my herb garden is because I love to use it in drinks. I add it to lemonade, orange juice, and even plain water. To jazz up the water even more, I infuse it with not only mint but fruits and vegetables as well. This fruit herb infused water recipe is just a guideline...you can use ... continue reading...
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