Archives for October 2015

Fall Tablescape for Two

Fall Tablescape for Two… What better way to usher in the cooler evenings of the Fall than a romantic dinner for two on the patio? This is part of the joys of empty nest life! I am happiest when I’m creating. And pulling together a tablescape is like creating a piece of art for me. Oh, the simple joys of life! The summer flowers are still hanging in there. I picked a few roses and zinnias and placed in mason {Read More}

Fall Essentials for Every Budget

FALL ESSENTIALS! Big news here in the desert! Our high temp last Monday was 108. Yesterday our high was 79. WOOHOO! We’ll be back in triple digits by the weekend, but for now, we are all celebrating! And we can finally daydream about our fall wish list. Finally.  There are so many cute fall staples this year. I can’t wait to start wearing them! Today I’m sharing some of my fave trends for the season from Nordstrom, as well as how {Read More}

Sunday Features Link Party {45} Is Happening Now!

Sunday Features Link Party {45} is Happening Now! Wow!  And what Inspiration we had at last week’s party over at Sunday Features {44}!  No matter the theme, so much to Inspire! Because we are finally experiencing fall, with the football games, cooler temps and shorter days already, we wanted to continue with last week’s theme and Feature Everything Fall!!! Who doesn’t want a good soup recipe as the nights get cooler?  Try this Creamy Potato and Bacon Soup from Alisha Enid. {Read More}

Super Yummy Creamy Chicken Quesadillas

One of the things I miss most about South Texas is the amazing Mexican food. Really… There’s nothing quite like it! I got a hankering for some good quesadillas this week and created a meal that reminded me of a dish I could find in San Antonio. Creamy Chicken Quesadillas! I made these with my favorite new appliance, the Cuisinart Griddler grill and panini maker. (Honestly we use this gadget practically daily!) To whip up this dish, I combined cream {Read More}