I know, I know.Halloween JUST ended.But I really wanna put my tree up!With Thanksgiving so late this year,I think it will definitely be up before turkey day. what about you?xoxo ... Read More about ~is it too soon?~

seriously? happy Friday!xoxo ... Read More about ~who says the good things in life aren’t free?~

Last night we all carved our pumpkins.Today I am left with a ton of pumpkin seeds that I don't want to see go to waste.Therefore today's after school snack is: Sweet and sugary baked pumpkin seeds!here is how to make them!Preheat oven to 300 degrees.Coat those left-over pumpkin seeds with a simple ... Read More about ~after school snack~

My sweet Savannah plate.....I am so excited about these! I have been a long time fan of the classic look achieved with silhouettes.I am now offering custom hand painted portrait plates in my etsy shop!{click on the link at the top of this page}Below we have my son Cody. This gorgeous plate is by ... Read More about ~etsy update~

I have been crafting like crazy!Come check out my booth at the annual Red Ribbons and Reindeer show Novermber 4-7Hollywood Hill SchoolhouseWoodinville Washington! I will have many NEW items and I am so excited to share them all with you!Hollywood Schoolhouse14810 Ne 145th StWoodinville, WA ... Read More about ~mark your calendars~

Don't these pictures make you want to add bead board or some other sort of trim to your home?It sure makes an impact and adds to that cottage feel. these photos have been in my designs files and I didn't mark them.If you know where any are from feel free to leave to give credit in the comments!xoxo ... Read More about ~beautiful beadboard and other millwork~

chicken cordon bleuyum Ingredients4 double chicken breasts (about 7-ounces each), skinless and bonelessKosher salt and freshly ground black pepper8 thin slices deli ham16 thin slices Gruyere or Swiss cheese2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves1/4 cup flour1 cup panko bread crumbs1 teaspoon olive oil2 eggs2 ... Read More about ~what’s for dinner?~

Pardon me, I feel a brag coming on.....In exactly 12 days we are heading to the happiest place on earth for Savannah's11Th birthday!Yippee!!!But, that is not what I am here to brag about......I get to visit with 2 of the sweetest most talented ladieswhile I am there and I get to tour HER home!!!Can ... Read More about ~bragging~