My most easy 1-2-3 no fail, delicious, heaven smelling, crowd pleaser, & last minute go-to dessert recipe -ever! 1 box of yellow cake mix 1 stick of butter melted 1 large can of crushed pineapple 1 can of cherry pie filling Preheat oven 350*. Butter Pam spray a 9X13 baking dish. grab your baking dish,…
textiles mixes & matches
Are you as scared as I am, when it comes to mixing & matching textiles? Like how to mix your flea market finds with a dark antique table and a newer sofa? Kathryn Ireland makes it look so easy. I found myself drooling over her book at the book store the other day. I love…
bringing home the bacon…
Just to be clear, you all know I LOVE THIS GUY A WHOLE LOT??!!! RIGHT? Well, I DO!!! I can’t imagine my life without him. But sometimes, when you send a man shopping, who knows WHAT you are going to end up with!!! This last week was a little crazy for us. Well, I know…
Holiday Open House @ the Nest
Okay, I am going to admit one of my favorite things to do…look inside people’s houses. I think we all do. This time of year especially. I love looking in houses as I drive by, seeing the decor or people moving around. A house always looks warm & fuzzy looking in. Wouldn’t you agree? All…
feeling full & content
“Contentment is not the fulfillment of what you want but the realization of what you already have.” I couldn’t be more full, content, complete, & blessed right now. I have everything I need & more. Everyday my 3 children make my heart sing & smile. This mommy-hood job is so rich. I am signing off…
it’s beginning to look alot…
Yes! Can you believe we had snow this past weekend. It was magical. It is a rare occurrence around here, but waking up that morning made me feel all gitty inside. Watching Graham react was even better! It was gone by the afternoon, but it really was a sight to take in. our street, picture…
…a few of my favorites things {December}
snow & frozen wreaths pastel decorated cookies The original classic How the Grinch Stole Christmas & Cindy Lou Who :)…love it Reminiscing my Christmas tween years. Thank you Mom & Dad for such sweet memories! crisp.apple.strudel. my mom can & does make the B-E-S-T! the natural beauty of green & the smell of pine &…
Christmas Whoopie Cakes!!!
Christmas Whoopie Cakes via the “Nest Style” I have been drooling over several catalogs & Christmas magazines that have invaded my mailbox. One of my all time favorite store catalogs hit my mailbox the other day, and let’s just say I have been dreaming & tasting several recipes and or their ready-made foods to order….
Fluffy & Glittery
Do you ever wish sometimes you had a fun party to go to? Or just want a simple reason to celebrate? Something to get all dressed up over and feel the excitement? Have something or someone to enjoy and escape the “normal” everyday ritual just for a little while? To feel like you just put…
How to make a bow tie & matching belt
Need some darling accessories for your little boy or boys??? Making this bow tie & matching belt could NOT have been easier. Really. It will take me much longer to write this post then it did to make these two accessories. I have already started making a red gingham set for both boys for Christmas….