Well I bet when you heard the word cappuccino you thought I would be sharing a delicious Italian caffeinated drink. I thought about that too when I saw this on Kathleen's blog Faded Charm. Kathleen has such an eye for everything vintage I just adore her style! She recently had a giveaway to win a set of dishes from pfaltzgraff in the color cappuccino. I saw here beautifully photographed tablescape and was hoping I would win. While I was on vacation ( I just recently returned I promise I will share soon) I checked my email and received one from Kathleen telling me that I had won! I thought I would put my own tablescape together to show how pretty these dishes are. Whether you are setting a table for a fancy dinner ,a luncheon or everyday these dishes look ... View Post
Dairy Farm
I bet this dairy farm sign looks familiar.I painted this for the vintage market a few months back.It did not sell so I brought it home.It was meant to come back home with me because I now have the perfect spot for it. This is a hard shot to do because this sign is up high. I added this to my laundry room above my washer and dryer. I have a front load set that is also on pedestals. That is one of the reasons I don't have cabinets above the washer and dryer.I would never be able to reach anything above. Adding a shelf was not an option either.If you have a front loader washer you know how much this shakes around.Adding a shelf and pretty things that could fall and break is also not an option. But I needed something to fill in the void on this wall. And still after I ... View Post
Making Pizza Margherita
Today I thought I would share one of my family's favorite pizza recipes and that is pizza margherita. I was introduced to this pizza years ago by my brother in law. This is my version as he uses his own favorite flour. And I might add that this is one of my daughters favorite meals to make. This is the first time though that I am letting her cut all the ingredients herself! For my version of pizza margherita you will need to following ingredients. I box of Pillsbury hot roll mix 4-large Fresh mozzarella cheese balls 4- fresh garlic cloves A handful of fresh basil leaves Cherry tomatoes as many as you want.We used 6 per pizza.Sliced and de-juiced A sprinkle of seasalt A drizzle of olive oil Mix the pizza dough per recipe on the box. Mix it well ... View Post
A Little Red White And Blue
Can you believe that we are closely approaching the fourth of July!So I started thinking about adding a little red white and blue. Where is this summer going? As I was thinking of some simple ways to add a bit of charm to my table while celebrating the fourth I thought some fresh flowers from my garden in a white pitcher would work. Now adding a bit of blue.Well I have a blue tray and a pretty vintage curtain panel that I use as a table cover. Yes I know that table cover has some pink tones.But it does work well with the fresh flowers. When I entertain I love using trays.I normally gather my dishes,napkins and utensils and set them up on a tray. It is all ready to serve.I can empty that pitcher with the utensils and use it for cream for coffee. And I will also add ... View Post
Flag Bunting Garden Tour
I wanted to share a little garden tour but first... when labor day rolls around we put out our Flag Bunting and it stays up until the end of summer. Nothing says Americana to me like red white and blue on a front porch. As you can see I added that hanging basket since my I shared my front porch decorating ideas.You can see that HERE Yes I think we are ready for the fourth of July!But even after the 4th it will stay up all summer long. Are you ready to take a little garden tour? Things are blooming very well this year.Although I am waiting for my hydrangea's.They are a bit slow this year. My knock out roses are blooming like crazy! Love this vibrant color! I also planted a David Austin Rose bush but I am not expecting it to do well in this first ... View Post
Easy Ice Cream Pie
If you are in a pinch for a really super easy dessert then ice cream pie is the answer. This time of the year we always have some in our freezer. Mostly for my daughter my husband and I don't indulge in this very much. All you need is a pre-made graham cracker crust pie shell and a container of ice cream. First let the ice cream soften a bit.But don't let it melt.You want it to be softened enough to spread easily in the pie shell but not to a liquid form. I add it to a bowl and mix it just slightly. Then start to spread it in the pie shell with a spoon. Next use a frosting spatula to spread it around evenly.Do this quickly as it is melting quickly. Don't throw that lid away that came with the pie.You can now turn it over and use it as a cover for the ... View Post
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