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Spring Herb Potato Salad with Bacon Jam – Gluten Free

Picnic time is just around the corner. Time for BBQs, having some friends over for a simple dinner on the porch, or a good old fashioned picnic.

Unicorn Bark – An Easy DIY Party Favor

This unicorn bark is super easy, and it’s even more special because of the ‘hidden’ sprinkles right inside the candy – using a little secret – Wilton’s Colorburst Pastels Candy Melts.

Mermaid Party – Decorating Ideas She Will Love

I think mermaids are one of those things we don’t ever really grow out of wanting to be.

Confession…shhhh…I have a Dish “Problem”

I think this infatuation came from my mom. Ok, I know it did. She has been a collector of dishes for as long as I can remember. I remember going with her to pick out a new china cabinet that she was planning to finish herself when I was in

On Their Mark Kentucky Derby Party Cocktail

Kentucky Derby Bourbon Cocktail – On Their Mark

This beautiful blush colored On Their Mark Kentucky Derby cocktail – has the two essential Derby Party flavors – Maker’s Mark bourbon and mint. You’ll love the fresh lemonade flavor and bright notes. I’m all for tradition, but this new Kentucky Derby Cocktail is worth wagering on.

Gluten Free Spring Strawberry Salad with Bacon

One of my favorite parts of spring is the reopening of the Farmer’s Market here in town. It is open year-round, but all the vendors return in April. In my ‘former life’ I was a vendor at the market, packing up before light some mornings, loading the truck, and scuttling

Gluten Free Raspberry Jalapeno Vinaigrette

In the last month here in Northern Virginia we have seen mother nature’s bi-polar side. My daffodils were blooming before the end of February (unusual here) and it was 70 degrees. This week we had snow, freezing rain and temps in the 20s. I’m ready for spring and the farmer’s

Simple Bowtie Party Decor – Spring Entertaining

These are perfect for spring entertaining – everything from Derby parties to Easter and Saint Patrick’s Day, to brunches and baby showers. These cute little cutlery packets are sure to please all your party guests. So, I admit it – I’m a Pinterest junkie. Once I’ve done some reading before

Gluten Free Pancake and Pajamas Sleepover Party

One of the phrases I heard on Thursday night ALL the time was , “Mom, can ‘so and so’ sleep over?” It was an almost weekly routine in the almost dozen years my girls were pre-teens to teenagers. Usually pancakes were on the menu at least one weekend morning, and

Welcome 2017, please bring us fresh and new!

Oh how I love Christmas, but with as busy as the end of 2016 has been, I’m ready for a fresh start – new visual scapes, clean surfaces and a little more excercise. I think that’s why in January we try to put in place so many new habits. The