In December, 2001, my friend Belinda and I traveled to New York City. We did lots of after Christmas shopping which included a trip to Macy’s. There on a beautifully appointed Christmas tree were cute little red rose clip-ons. I do not recall the exact price per clip, but it was expensive. Literally, they… Read More
I was recently preparing for a dinner party, and I realized that one of my guests is on a gluten-free diet. The entree and sides I planned to serve were gluten-free, but the appetizers and dessert contained gluten. One appetizer I had thought about offering was seasoned pecans made with pecans harvested from my pecan… Read More
We are in the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. From mid-November until January 1, we tend to run from party to shopping to eating to worrying about what we ate, what we spent, and what we said. I wish we could refocus on how we view the holidays. The most precious gift we… Read More
Fresh flowers are a treat anytime of year, but fresh greenery is particularly beautiful in a home this time of year, with or without the addition of flowers. If you have access to a holly bush, rosemary bush, cedar tree, pine tree, blue spruce tree, or pine cones you are in luck! These items can… Read More