2015 has been a very busy year — and so was the last part of 2014! — as Chez Charlene Ohio underwent extensive makeover and sold. We relocated 1000 miles away to a new Chez Charlene that also has undergone an extensive makeover. I’ve been taking photos of everything along the way so you know […]
Happy New Year 2016
Busy Monday link party will resume next week, January 3, 2016.
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May the coming week be one of joy and happiness and may your Christmas be filled with peace. No Busy Monday next week, but links will be open on January 3. See you then! Featured from last week: Everyday Made Fresh — Chocolate Chip White Chocolate Peppermint Cookies Living the Dutch Dream — 20 Family […]
No-bake Cheesecake Chocolate Covered Bitty Bites
Chocolate covered cheesecake bites – just the right size for a bit of dessert at a party or to end a good meal. The first time I made these I was dismayed. These little things refused any attempt at decoration. Snowflake candies fell off, nonpareils just bounced to the side. Pretty little drizzles of colored […]
Grinch Kabobs
Grapes, bananas and strawberries — oh my! One look and everyone will know they were Grinch inspired. These are so cute and colorful, they will make any party fun! They are perfect for kid events and they love to help assemble them. Adults laugh when they see them on a buffet table and love them, […]
How to make a large, lighted outdoor wreath
Christmas time in a new house totally different from the last abode. How to decorate for Christmas? We were spoiled with our 10 minute exterior decorating. Ease of installation in potentially frigid air was at the top of our list. Weather is a huge factor and everything has to be able to withstand wind and […]
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!