Four Ideas for Hosting Dinner al Fresco

Four Ideas for Hosting Dinner al Fresco

In Texas, we have a short window to enjoy meals outside on the patio before the weather is hot and muggy and the mosquitoes are the size of potatoes. Typically, it’s April – June, then October through December. As soon as it’s warm enough, we love to...
The Tips and Tricks Every Floral-Novice Needs to Know

The Tips and Tricks Every Floral-Novice Needs to Know

Friends are coming over after dinner and you’re desperate to get fresh flowers on the table –  they’re the perfect little touch that pulls everything together and shows your guests that you’ve thought of every detail. So, you rush to the store to grab some...
Homemade Hot Cocoa to Sip or Give

Homemade Hot Cocoa to Sip or Give

One of my favorite things to do each Christmas is unpack all my Santa mugs. I try to add a few new mugs each year. I like to place them on a two-tiered stand in the kitchen with all my hot cocoa supplies.  I tucked in a few sprigs of evergreen and filled one of the...
Countdown to Thanksgiving: Bread Recipes

Countdown to Thanksgiving: Bread Recipes

It’s that time of year to prepare for the Thanksgiving meal. I’ll take the next few weeks to share some of my favorites.  We will start with bread – to say that Miss Bee loves bread is an understatement.  She has been known to ask my Sister Bee to...