So when I decided it would be fun to share with you my Top Ten Posts from 2011 I didn’t realize how hard it would be. Because this blog is all about sharing with you things I love – just about every blog post I do is about something I love! Thus, choosing just ten [...]
Dinner Party Flop – No Apologies Needed!!
December 13, 2011 By 24 Comments
I have always loved this Julia Child quote: “No matter what happens in the kitchen, never apologize.” —Julia Child I had to take that quote to heart last night. We had a lovely dinner party with a group of our empty nester friends. It was potluck and I provided the main dish and dessert. [...]
Halloween Home Decor Tour
October 18, 2011 By 24 Comments
I have to admit I was tempted, only for a minute, not to put up my Halloween decor this year. It was during one of my “feeling sorry for myself because I am an empty nester” moments. I must admit it is not quite as fun to decorate when there are no kids around to [...]
Your Homebased Mom Turns Four!
August 13, 2011 By 35 Comments
It’s hard to believe but this blog is four years old today. I wrote my first post on August 13, 2007. My blog had a little different tone and direction back them but it has been fun to watch how my blog has evolved over the last four years. To be honest, there are days [...]
Pretty Aprons} Flirty Aprons
July 25, 2011 By 10 Comments
I have always loved the William Morris quote: Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful. I believe this quote also applies to aprons. Not only are aprons very useful, I wear one every day (I’m a messy cook), but they can be beautiful too! [...]
Pink Bridal Shower
May 31, 2011 By 30 Comments
Note: If you are in the Portland area be sure and check out the giveaway for tickets to Cirque de Soleil – you want to see this show! I hope you all enjoyed a lovely holiday weekend. We flew our flag and gave thanks to all the men and women who have served and who [...]
Easter Grass Table Decor
April 14, 2011 By 10 Comments
So if you are like me you spend lots of time and effort planning the perfect menu for a special holiday meal like Easter brunch or dinner. You make sure you have a variety of foods, colors and textures and of course that everything is delicious. Then the night before, as you’re setting the table [...]
Easter Decor – Just Add Eggs
April 5, 2011 By 9 Comments
So I’ve been out of town 10 of the last 14 days playing with my kids – here in Oregon and Utah. As a result, I’ve got a bit of a blogger’s block. I am feeling somewhat uninspired. I put up a post on my Facebook Page yesterday asking for a little inspiration – what [...]
A New Look – Check it Out!
March 7, 2011 By 25 Comments
Happy Monday! My house is quiet and I’m trying to catch my breath after our super busy and so fun weekend. I promise I’ll be back with a recipe tomorrow but in the mean time I am so excited to have you check out my new look!! If you are reading this post via email [...]
Funky Junk Sisters Vintage Flea Market
February 6, 2011 By 11 Comments
Thanks to a tip from my friend Laurie, Tessa and I and two friends headed out to the Funky Junk Sister’s “Junk Salvation” Vintage Flea Market at the Washington County Fairgrounds in Hillsboro on Saturday morning. Such fun we had and such pretties we found. Ever on the lookout for fun vintage pieces to add [...]
