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I can’t imagine Christmas without lights! They are my absolute favorite decorations of the season and every single room of my house is filled with them. To make things simpler and less expensive, I don’t combine them with the pine garlands that usually go with them. And by that, I mean that I simply place… Continue Reading
After years and years of classic, old fashioned Christmas tree skirts, I decided that this was the year for a more natural and modern base cover! As I was sitting on my couch trying to figure out how to finally get rid of that old golden piece of fabric that I have been wrapping around… Continue Reading
Super easy! At 30 x 30 inches, this big wreath will not go unnoticed! Just take a look on how I did mine, and you can do one too! Choose any kind of Christmas garland, color and material you like and you’ll have a wreath for your front door at a price you’ll love! I went… Continue Reading
If you would like a salad to go with all the flavors and colors of this time of year, this is the one to try! The crunchy and refreshing ingredients will compliment any meat or fish and even your Thanksgiving turkey. Thinly sliced green cabbage and apple, combined with carrots and pomegranate seeds, and finally… Continue Reading
…and my Thanksgiving table is ready! It didn’t take long at all to make these easy, no-sew place mats! All I needed were a couple of Burlap Garland rolls from the craft store, and scissors. I got the exact look I was going for: earthy colors and primitive materials for this harvest celebration, or for… Continue Reading
If you know how to slice an apple, then you’re all set! Because that is the only skill required to make this super easy and fast apple pie. With a crunchy crust and layers of thinly sliced caramelized apples, you will impress family, friends and guests with a delicate taste that will remind you of… Continue Reading
… you’ve got to store them in a stylish way! Well, life didn’t give me my apples – I got them at the store this morning. I’ll need them for a couple of recipes that I will share with you next week, which, I am sure, you will love and which are perfect for… Continue Reading
I just got a book from the Burlingame Library this morning with more than 100 chicken recipes, in hope that I would find one that I would like. I found plenty that I believe would be nice and I am planning to try some of them, but I don’t have all the ingredients I need… Continue Reading
Is it this beautiful California weather that makes me feel that winter is so far away? Or maybe the fact that yesterday I walked into my local Pottery Barn store that was all set up and ready to be photographed with their Spring 2014 collection (I should had taken pictures!)? Now that I should… Continue Reading
This was my inspiration: Two French books covered in leather and published in 1895. They were given to me by my mother who purchased them about 40 years ago at the Marche au Puces in Paris, where she used to spend her Saturdays and come home with treasures. I feel so fortunate to have them!… Continue Reading
