I absolutely LOVE the look of a classic exterior on a home. For the past few years we have been hanging wreaths in the windows of our home during the month of December and it adds such a festive touch….
Archives for 2020
How to Make Shepherd’s Pie
Most of the delicious recipes I share come directly from my mom! I’m just the blogger who puts it out into the world. My mom made this shepherd’s pie recipe earlier in the year for us and I immediately knew…
How to Style a Winter Bar Cart
I’ve shared our vintage bar cart numerous times on the internet and styled in many ways for many different seasons and times of the year! Today, I’m sharing how I styled the bar cart for winter. This bar cart is…
How to Add Tinsel to a Christmas Tree
In 2019, I was inspired to add tinsel to our Christmas tree and I loved it! We have never added tinsel before that and I had never had a tree with tinsel from childhood either! This year, in 2020, I…
How to Make White Chocolate Dipped Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies
I make these white chocolate dipped cranberry oatmeal cookies every year at Christmastime. The cranberries and white chocolate drizzle feel so festive to me! I discovered these cookies at a cookie exchange when we lived in South Carolina many years…
Winter Chalkboard Bucket List
I’ve posted so many chalk wall photos on this blog! I can’t stop because every season they all look a little different! Click here to see last year’s list! This year is a mix of holiday and winter activities. Mostly…
Seven Days of Giveaways with the Country Club Plaza
I’m excited to be partnering with the Country Club Plaza to give away some amazing gifts/prizes for Seven Days of Giveaways! There is no more magical time to shop, eat, and explore the Plaza. Experience the Plaza Lights and all…
2020 Shop Iowa Holiday Gift Guide
I’m back again this year to share some of my picks from the Shop Iowa Holiday Gift Guide! It feels like the year to stay home and shop online! Shopping this gift guide is such an easy way to shop…
Cozy Thanksgiving Tablescape
We’ve been hosting Thanksgiving for many years! It’s one of the few times a year we actually use our formal dining room, so I always like to make it look nice and extra special. Here is our cozy Thanksgiving tablescape…
How to Style a Minimal Fall Front Porch
It’s early November! That time of year when the gaudy Halloween porch decorations are taken down, our mums are dead, and I’ve tossed all the pumpkins. And I’m not quite ready for Christmas decorations yet. This leaves our porch looking…
How to Make Easy Protein Power Bites
These protein power bites come together in no time! Natalie, at Designer Bags and Dirty Diapers, gets the credit for this original recipe. I started tweaking and adding a few extra ingredients over the years and have them down to…
How to Make Homemade Apple Crisp
Talk about fall comfort food! This homemade apple crisp recipe is simple and delicious and comes together quickly. My mom has been making this for as long as I can remember and it’s the only recipe I make for my…