The artistic creativity some people possess never ceases to amaze me. When it comes time for me to choose Thanksgiving centerpieces and place settings for my own table, I never lack for inspiring ideas from others. Thanksgiving place settings and centerpieces can be simple or extravagant, but no matter your ambition or budget, there are […]
September Magic of the Month – Simple Fall Decorating
The temperature in Indiana this month has been above average. While that makes it harder to get into the autumn mood, I certainly didn’t let that stop me from buying pumpkins, mums and unpacking my twenty boxes – literally – of fall decorations! In the tradition of my mom, “Mama Bear”, my goal at our […]
November Magic of the Month – Soups to Warm the Heart!
We are right in the middle of my favorite season – autumn! All the leaves have pretty much fallen on the ground and winter feels very near. As I write this, there is a fresh coat of snow on the ground. It looks like it may be another rough winter. However, I’m one of those […]
Autumn at the Den
It’s hard to put into words how much I love the autumn season. Not only does it remind me of our earliest days in Indiana, but my mom’s memory seems to be strongest as I view the vibrant colors of changing leaves, smell the scents of the season, feel the crisp coolness of the days and […]