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As May is Gifts from the Garden Month, I’ve spent a great deal of time in my garden as of late. In addition to pla…

As much as I enjoy the results, gardening is not my strong suit. But I’m learning. I do container gardening, which I thi…

Earlier I shared simple ways to get started with spring-cleaning to get everyone in the spirit of the season. Today, for…

Spring is here – and that means spring-cleaning season is in full bloom, too. With more daylight hours and the rising te…

Though I’ve shared some of my favorite kitchen hacks in the past, today I’ve assembled a quick list and video of a helpf…

One of my favorite things about starting the year anew is following the expression, “out with the old, in with the new”.…

I’ve become a huge fan of DIY beauty treatments! In fact, in a previous post, I wrote about the many ways I’ve incorpora…

Have you ever participated in a holiday cookie swap? These parties are a terrific way to gather friends, family and a de…

Another special thanks to Laura Vinroot Poole, owner of Capitol in Charlotte, for Lunch on the Porch with the charming a…

Can you believe fall is officially here? In addition to the delicious flavors of the season, I’m a big fan of seasonal d…