Every other year, we end up having two Thanksgiving celebrations. (Being part of a blended family has it’s unique challenges come the holidays, but we always try to make the best of it!) This year, instead of having two turkey dinners, we decided to have an Italian Thanksgiving dinner the day before Thanksgiving (when we [...]
Archive for the ‘Fall Season’ Category
An Italian Thanksgiving
Posted in Fall Season, Food & Recipes, Holidays on November 13, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
So Cal Fall Colors
Posted in Fall Season, Garden, tagged fall flowers, fall outdoors, Roger's Gardens on October 10, 2011 | 2 Comments »
Breathtaking … isn’t it? These are just a few snapshots of the grounds at Roger’s Gardens. Does it inspire you to replant for the fall?
Fall Flowers
Posted in Fall Season, Home Decor, tagged blue and orange flower arrangements, fall centerpieces, fall flowers on October 9, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
I love the combination of fall colored flowers with blue. Whether it’s blue flowers, like hydrangeas or blue and white ceramics – it’s one of my favorite combos!
Save the Date … 9/13 Missoni @ Target
Posted in Fall Season, Fashion, Fun Trips & Outings, tagged fall fashion, Missoni, Target, Target finds on August 29, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
You’ve probably seen the ads in all the fall magazines and heard the buzz … Target has partnered with Missoni. They debut the line on September 13th at all Target Stores. You’ve got to love Tar – jay!!! Apparently, it’s the largest collaboration Target has done with a designer … some 400 products in all! [...]
Prosciutto Pear Wraps
Posted in Appetizers, Christmas, Entertaining, Fall Season, Food & Recipes, tagged holiday appetizers, Prosciutto appetizers, Prosciutto Pear Wraps, Prosciutto Wraps on December 13, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
This is a simple, fresh appetizer that I’ve been making for years. I believe I found the recipe in an INStyle Magazine — many years ago. I always make this for our annual Christmas party. It’s such a nice combination of flavors. Prosciutto Pear Wraps Makes about 60 pieces 1/3 lb. thinly sliced prosciutto, cut [...]
Happy Thanksgiving
Posted in Fall Season on November 25, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Happy Thanksgiving! I hope you enjoy a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and friends. May the spirit of giving and being thankful continue throughout the year!
Late Autumn in Seattle
Posted in Fall Season, Fun Trips & Outings on November 13, 2010 | 2 Comments »
I just returned from spending a week in Seattle visiting my sister and her family. It was so nice to have a week of crisp, fall weather! The day I left Southern California it was 97 degrees!!! I love spending time in Seattle. Besides getting quality time with my sister, nephew and niece — it’s [...]
Pancetta Crisps with Goat Cheese & Figs
Posted in Appetizers, Fall Season, Food & Recipes, tagged Bon appetit appetizer, fig and goat cheese appetizer, pancetta and fig appetizer on November 4, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
I needed to take an appetizer to a dinner party over the weekend. A friend suggested that I try one the appetizers in the new issue of Bon Appetit. The Pancetta Crisps with Goat Cheese and Figs sounded delicious, so I decided to make them. We were not disappointed! The sweetness of the fig with [...]
Front Porch Fall Decor
Posted in Fall Season, Halloween, Home Decor on October 15, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
How do you welcome your friends and guests to the fall season? Here are some front porches that I’m fond of … The above wheel barrow with pumpkins, gourds and bittersweet is from Better Homes & Garden magazine. I love black doors (and painted our front doors black when we moved in). This is a [...]
Pumpkin Crafts
Posted in Fall Season, Halloween, Home Decor, tagged pumpkin crafts on October 7, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
There are so many different things you can do with pumpkins … besides carving them. You can “bejewel” your pumpkins. -Good Housekeeping You can “glitter” your pumpkins. These sugar pumpkins were sprayed with glue then dusted with glitter. Martha Stewart sells kits in craft stores with the glitter and glue. -Martha Stewart You can “feature” [...]
