Living in the Dream House
We were pulling out of the preschool carpool line and my youngest daughter says “mom where are we going next?” My littlest one loves to going places...
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Summer Burgers With Tomato Onion Jam
Burgers in our house will never be the same because I have discovered the sweet tangy goodness of tomato onion jam. This jam is so delicious that I might never ...
Southern Magnolia Cake
Have you ever baked your own birthday cake? My birthday was last week and husband still doesn’t get why I would want to make my own cake. The simple answe...
A Garden Tour Of Chicago’s Tulips
The days of snow and frost are gone and everything around me is blooming. The trees once bear just weeks ago are now fully dressed in their bright green leaves....
Strawberry Scones
A few years ago when the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (Will and Kate) were married a couple of my coworkers celebrated in the wee hours of the morning as they ...
Mother Daughter Decorating
“When you are brought up in a home where beautiful things are appreciated it encourages your own life long pursuit.” Charlotte Moss My love for deco...
Spring Is Here
The earth laughs in flowers- Ralph Waldo Emerson After a cold April, May is here and the flowers in Chicago are all in bloom. My mom was in town this past week ...
Chocolate Cabernet Tart
What should I bring for dessert? I was looking for a recipe to share with friends last week and I thought it might be fun to make a tart. So as I was searching ...
Another Girl’s Treasure
I was driving down 7th street when I saw it leaned up against a big blue trash can. My heart skipped a beat as my mind swirled with the possibilities, but befor...
The Substantial Sandwich: An Italian Caprese and Prosciutto Sandwich
When we traveled to Italy last summer it was clear that not only did the Italians love their food, but they really cared about whether you the diner were enjoyi...