I’m like a lot of people who love Christmas. It is easy to get overwhelmed with entertaining, shopping, cleaning, cooking, and living. You get the picture. For me the most important thing about the holidays is spending time with people…
One of my favourite parts about Christmas is all the amazing cooking. And while I’m inspired to try something new every year, there are still family favourites that I make every time. And it’s the classic turkey and stuffing. I’ve…
My DH loves live Christmas trees. He grew up with them, and insists Christmas would not be complete without one. The problem with a live tree is that you can’t keep it for very long because they dry out. Worse,…
My mother thinks all windows should have curtains. But some windows just don’t’ suit them. My dining room windows are original lead glass, and while they have simple traditional lines, they are clear glass. This is good, because they let…
The holidays are a great time to set a warm and welcoming mood in your home. But sometimes it feels impossible to find the time to shop and the confidence to put things together in an appealing way. This year,…
Trying to live a simple life. This is where you will find photos, recipes and thoughts about life, family, healthy living. When I’m not working, I am in the kitchen whipping up healthy vegetarian feasts and other meat-based food as well! I love my vegetable garden, playing tennis, making healthy choices, and simply enjoying life.