When I awoke Saturday morning, I heard a sign coming from nature. It came in the form of bird calls. Lots and lots and lots of bird calls. In fact, the birds get so loud around here in the summer, it almost sounds jungle-like. And because we live on the water... we get a combination [...]
Okay, so you don't have to make them heart-shaped. But aren't they pretty this way? A far cry from the usual globs I throw down on my baking sheet to make scones. I got this recipe from Bon Appétit back in 2002 and it's one of our favorites. You can cut these out (or make globs) [...]
Warm weather has finally arrived. Days are getting longer... and I'm finally waking up to color. The gray of winter ice is gone and the lake has come alive with nature and plenty of recreational activity. Mornings have been starting off with a calm tranquility before the action begins. I thought I'd share a [...]
I just got back from spending a wonderful few days with my daughter in Chicago. Everything about our time together... I think she would agree... was so absolutely fun and delightful. How could it not be? Shopping... dining at fabulous restaurants... shopping... long conversations... decorating... shopping... staying up late.... loved the theme! Well now that [...]
