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 […]
August Replay
An unexpected summer twist — creamy, cool salad featuring Cranberries! Combine a BLT and a Ranch Burger and what do you get? BLT Ranchburger Kitten held down the fort while we were on vacation. She was no help at in in choosing Busy Monday Mega Features! Five Star Family Approved — BLT Pasta Salad For […]
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!