We kicked off spring this weekend with a backyard soiree! We spent a few weekends cleaning up the porch, cabana and yard prior to Easter so we were ready to open it all up to friends, neighbors and family. We set the food up on the porch, using the buffet table for plates, napkins and… Read More
CLICK HERE FOR MOST RECENT REVIEW I’ve reviewed Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort a number of times over the years, but I am thrilled to be back with an update on Gran Destino Tower! Overall, I like this resort a lot and it has inched into my top choice in the moderate category, especially for an adult… Read More
I am always looking for great appetizer recipes that can be made in advance and feed a crowd. I’ve had my eye on Beck’s Crackers in the Magnolia Table cookbook and finally checked them off the list. They were extremely easy and were a huge hit! (Pictured bottom left) Beck’s Crackers Source: Magnolia Table Our… Read More
On the heels of my neighbor farewell and looking ahead to Cinco de Mayo, I thought I’d pop in on this lovely Friday with the Ranch Water cocktail! I failed to take a photo of the finished drink but they looked and tasted great. They were such a hit we didn’t even crack open the… Read More
My dear friend and next door neighbor is moving to the Big Apple. The moving van is sitting in her driveway at this very moment and it is almost hard to believe. Over the last eight years we’ve shared laughs, tears, graduations, deaths, successes, failures, birthdays, cocktails, dinners, books, movies, flour, flowers from our yards… Read More
A lacrosse tournament will bring us to West Windsor New Jersey this summer and we decided to tack on a few days to enjoy Cape May! I have places to stay but haven’t planned a thing outside of that. I always love checking in with YOU to make sure we don’t miss a thing! We… Read More
Our first born pup celebrated her seventh birthday earlier this month! Even as a teen, Whit is very much involved in the planning and execution of her big day and I love it. In past years he has had me pick up cupcakes at a bakery or bake some special treat for her. I was… Read More