When I set the table I usually have to do the same thing I do when I pack for a trip–look at everything I have out, then reduce by half. Otherwise, there is simply not enough room for the food. A single large centerpiece requires space planning! This basket will adorn my dining room table for Easter dinner. …
If a burglar were to invade my house and open my dining room sideboard drawers hoping to find silver treasures, he would be disappointed. Instead he would find my hoard (oops, I mean collection) of napkin rings. Although it is pouring outside and much too cold to think about eating on the deck, I can think about setting my spring…
What says “Cuisine Kathleen” to you more than GREEN ? Did I hear incredible bargain ??? Or dishes ? In honor of the hostess of our new party (I’m so excited about another dish party I am shaking …. after all this is the reason I felt compelled to join the blogging world!) I set my table with everything green or …
I know some birds mate for life. But how does Mrs. Birdie manage when Mr. Birdie retires? Seriously, HOW?? “Tweetie, where are you? Tweetie, what are you doing? Tweetie, where are you now? Tweetie, can you come and play with me? Tweetie? Tweetie? Tweetie?” Mr. Fun is home for a few weeks recovering from his surgery, and I am getting…
When I travel, one book always goes into my bag. It has it all–adventure, food, travel, history, art, inspiration, romance, and most of all, beautiful prose, with descriptions of scenery and events so complete that I easily become totally immersed in its world. It is an escape I enjoy tremendously. And to celebrate the one year anniversary of my blog, …
In just one week I will be celebrating the one year anniversary of my very first post!! I remember so well the terror I felt as I clicked the “publish” button and the joy I felt when I received several positive comments and followers! I am republishing that post today–I hope you enjoy it. Please be sure to visit next…
Would you like to enjoy a summer meal here? Or maybe a picnic on the grounds? Waveny House was built in New Canaan in 1912 by a founder of Texaco for use as the family’s summer cottage. The mansion and 300 surrounding acres, designed by Frederick Law Olmstead, were purchased by New Canaan in 1967 for “the future use of…
Yippee-aye-o-ky-yeah, yee haa!! It’s Pioneer Woman time here at the GREEN STAR RANCH Drop your gear and take off those boots! These once belonged to a little buckaroo who sits very tall in the saddle now and can outshoot and outrun Mr. Fun ! Little buckeroo’s big sister is a tough and sweet cowgirl who can spend weeks backpacking through the West’s extreme wilderness ~~ and…
The little table in the family room (we call it the den) is one of my favorite places to eat lunch. I’ve set it today for the two of us. Here’s your place … … but it looks like we have company! The cabbage dishes are tempting this brave bunny, just as they tempted me! Little bees have joined…
Winter has been wicked here. Today, March 2nd, my deck is still covered in a crusty snow. But SPRING is on its way. PLEASE! After a sinus and ear infection that literally knocked me off my feet with dizziness, a wild week of driving around New England in horrible weather seeing my two kids, and a weekend of college…