An oft repeated rule of thumb in choosing color for your home is to start with an accessory you love. The theory is that it is easier to match paint to a color in an expensive or sentimental painting, vase, pillow than it is to find accessories to go with the color. I did that […]
Tuna Spread
Tuna Spread is a healthy – and tasty – choice for game day snack or appetizer! Tuna is a great source of protein, vitamins and minerals. It contains heart healthy omega-3 which helps prevent high blood pressure, maintain heart rhythm and improves the body’s insulin response. If you want to add healthy fish to your […]
How to choose color for your home
This is not a how to post on choosing color in the usual sense. There is a lot of information available about color choosing. For example, how to be aware of the undertones of colors – even neutral colors have an undertone and those with blue undertones don’t play well with those that have yellow […]
Sausage Bites
I made Sausage Appetizer Bites for New Year’s Eve because the guys love it! It’s a filling, hearty appetizer with no fancy flavors or parts — just good stuff together! I made it again recently and barely saved enough for a picture. You’re lucky I have no compunction about grabbing food off their plates […]
Cheese Broccoli Noodle Soup
Donna asked me if I had ever had a recipe failure. Hmmmm – more than a few! I said I had never been able to make a good broccoli cheese soup even though I’d tried several different recipes. Donna said “I have a recipe that you’ll love and it won’t fail!” She sent me this […]
New Year Goals in 15 minutes
The holiday wrappings and glitter are packed away, new calendars in place and regular activity resumed. The new year is still fresh and expectant. It’s a perfect time to think about where we were last year and where we hope to be at the end of this year. It will only take fifteen minutes to […]
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!