Memorial Day Parade in a Historic Community We are fortunate enough to get to call one of the Great Lake region's historic little communities "home." It is so much fun to be just a few blocks away from all of the restaurants, coffee shops, boutiques and Farmer's Market that our ... [ Read More ]
Derby-Friendly, No Fuss Cucumber Sandwiches
Are you a Derby lover? I can't remember a time that I haven't been. The horses are so proud. They can barely contain their excitement as they make their grand entrance on the walk over. Truth be told y'all, that walk is my favorite part of the Kentucky Derby every year. The ... [ Read More ]
Planting Sweet Peas Indoors
Sweet Peas Growing Wild Every summer when we head to northern Michigan, I remember too late that I wanted to try growing sweet peas at home. They grow crazy wild along Little Traverse Bay and look so beautiful! And they smell so great, too. This year I finally got it together ... [ Read More ]
BirdHouses for Spring Windowboxes
Spring Windowboxes Warm weather comes a little later here in the Great Lakes... Because of it, you have to be a little more creative in filling your window boxes in the spring. We leave the winter greens in them through the end of February...sometimes even in to March. Not ... [ Read More ]
Triple Top Secret Raspberry Basil Lemonade
Fresh from the Garden: Raspberry Basil Lemonade So we finally saw the sun around here this week y'all! Makes up for how disappointed I was NOT to have scored a single dress, sandal or bag at the Lilly Pulitzer for Target madness this morning. Speaking of sandals... All my ... [ Read More ]