October began with elegantly spooky Halloween atop the dining room buffet. Some brilliantly colored decor for the autumn front porch. Definitely autumn food – Sausage and Apple Stuffed Squash . . . and autumn comfort food – Grilled Brie and Pear Sandwich Warm tummy breakfast – Cottage Pancakes with a surprise […]
Monthly Recap
September Wrap Up
September was a busy month around Chez Charlene and A Pinch of Joy! Celebrated the second anniversary of blogging –– Installed picture frame moulding and revealed the Dining room Makeover Looked ahead to Halloween Make a Halloween Wreath Grasshopper Guts — Treat Smashed Frogs — Treat Ate some […]
Marching on!
February was a very busy month as we adjusted to a bunch of “new” and mused about change. We reminisced about, and hoped for, warm weather with a colorfulberry melon fruit cup. We celebrated Valentine’s Day with Little Napoleon Sweethearts. Made a beautiful party dress for a couple of favorite dolls. Shared a new recipe […]
Welcome! I’m Charlene. I love to share quick and easy recipes, whatever I’ve learned in our last DIY project – anything that helps make life easier, better and more fun!! I hope you will find inspiration and add a pinch of joy to your day!