I think this stretch is the longest I've ever gone without posting on my blog! I can't remember ever taking five full days without posting anything. I've always taken posting fresh content very...
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I think this stretch is the longest I've ever gone without posting on my blog! I can't remember ever taking five full days without posting anything. I've always taken posting fresh content very...
It's become of a bit of a tradition (every other year, anyway) for me to share a Christmas song here on the blog. Last year, we just couldn't pull it together, but this year, I heard a song that I...
I've mentioned my great-grandmother Rosa's fruit salad many times on this blog over the years. It's a must-have at Thanksgiving and Christmas in my family. It is citrusy and sweet and we all look...
Today I'm joining Melissa of 320 Sycamore and a few other bloggers in sharing a few of my favorite things! She was one of the first bloggers I met and is such a genuine and encouraging person, so I...
A few weeks ago, I received an invitation to "breakfast at Ballards" a celebration of the opening of the new Ballard Designs store in the King of Prussia mall near Philly. Usually, invitations like...
When I posted my first "dear reader" post, I asked for suggestions of what you, my readers, would like me to write specifically to you. I received this suggestion from Krista and I really loved it,...
Once the milk paint line started taking off, my business became more about no's than yeses. I said no to blog tours, giveaways, almost all sponsored posts, antique fairs and special events I was...
I shared this picture of one of our Plated dinners a couple of weeks ago on Instagram and a few people asked for more details on the corn side dish. This Basil Pecorino Corn was so delicious and...
It's time for another 10 minute idea! My previous 10 minute ideas were teacup topiaries and making an "antique" bread board. This month, the challenge was to share a 10 minute no-bake dessert. I...
In a recent comment, Cami made a request. "I for one, would love to hear you talk about balancing a blogging career with kids and family. I'm just getting mine rolling and I feel so overwhelmed at...