Monthly Archives: April 2015

Spring Idea House Tour 2015 (Part 3)

This is the third post in the series of the Spring Idea House Tour-2015. Several designers completely overhaul this house three times a year to showcase decorating trends, new products, re-purposing vintage finds Continue reading

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Bruschetta Chicken

If you like Bruschetta as an appetizer, you’ll like the flavor of Bruschetta Chicken. It has all the same ingredients of Parmesan cheese, tomatoes, garlic, basil and bread crumbs combined with a tender chicken breast. Continue reading

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Spring Idea House Tour 2015 (Part 2)

Phyllis Pin It This is another look at the Spring Idea House Tour 2015 (Part 2).  Remember,  designers decorate this house three times a year to highlight re-purposed items, decorating trends, new items for sale, along with loads of inspiration … Continue reading

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Best Guacamole (+secret ingredient)

This is the Best Guacamole! I know, you’ve heard that before, but there is a secret ingredient that I put in my guacamole that just makes it the best! People always ask me for the recipe Continue reading

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Colorful Sauerkraut Salad

Don’t like sauerkraut? Neither do I, but when I reluctantly tried this Sauerkraut Salad I couldn’t believe how good it tasted! Continue reading

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Spring Idea House Tour 2015 (Part 1)

It’s Spring! (at least that’s what the calendar says) Time for another Spring Idea House Tour 2015 (Part 1)! This house is decorated by designers three times a year to highlight repurposed items, decorating trends, new items for sale, along with loads of inspiration for spring! Continue reading

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Vegetable Flowers Tutorial

Want a wonderful accent for your salads and vegetable plates? Try these simple vegetable flowers to add that extra special touch. They don’t take long to make. Adding the vegetable flowers as a garnish, makes a plain vegetable tray look fabulous! Continue reading

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Hummingbirds – Amazing Acrobats

While visiting the Madera Canyon near Tucson, I was able to photograph many of God’s beautiful Hummingbirds. I hope you enjoy this pictorial view of these amazing creatures. Continue reading

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Gazing Ball in a Container Garden

Gazing Ball Accent

Often you see a gazing ball in the middle of a garden as a focal point. It usually stands alone on a pedestal. A different approach to using a gazing ball is to place it as a focal point in your planting pots! Continue reading

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