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
Collecting Milk Glass
Besides collecting white ironstone another one of my recent favorites has been collecting Milk Glass. I find lots of milk glass while I am out thrift shopping but I only indulge on the special pieces that are unique to me . And because of that my collection is quite small . Love this set of milk glass nesting bowls.I use these all the time!For serving or just sitting out with fresh summer fruit. A more recent find was this pretty scalloped bowl. Isn't it pretty!Love this pretty design.This will make a great salad or chip bowl! I bet it would be great as a punch bowl too! See that lace dish next to this bowl. A milk glass cake pedestal.This is so pretty displayed even when I am not using it . I found these petite mugs years ago while on ... View Post
Vintage Mirror
Recently a dear friend of mine gifted me a beautiful vintage mirror.Isn't it nice to have friends that know you so well? She had this for years stored away but could not find the right place for it in her home. She knew that I would love this vintage mirror and she is right! As soon as I saw it I had the perfect spot for it. Yes this little spot in my hallway is always changing. This time I added this sweet vintage mirror and decided to add that sweet little plate to it too! Yes the shelf is already attached to the mirror.There is a bar too that runs across on those little corbels but I took it off.I really don't need to hang any towels from here now. The color is a vintage earthy green. I added some clocks a metal petite urn and a little cherub ... View Post
The Best Cinnamon Coffee Cake Ever!
Okay you are reading this and thinking really?The best cinnamon coffee cake ever well I am here to tell you this is the best I have ever tasted! For real! This cinnamon coffee cake will literally melt in your mouth. The cake is moist and delicious.And oh so buttery sweet! Here is the recipe for The Best Cinnamon Coffee Cake Ever: 1/4 cup butter 3/4 cup sugar 1 egg slightly beaten 1 1/2 cups of flour(sifted) 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Topping: 1 cup brown sugar 3 tablespoons flour 2 teaspoons cinnamon 4 tablespoons butter Preheat oven to 350. Spray a 9x9 inch pan with nonstick cooking spray. In a medium bowl cream butter and sugar;beat in egg. Sift together ... View Post
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