A beautiful fall day — perfect for creating a welcoming porch for the season. For the door, a simple sign proclaiming fall and hung with brown satin ribbon. A huge pumpkin, kissed by late afternoon sunlight and nestled in autumn leaves and berries atop a black urn. Bytes has dibs on carving a jack o […]
Grilled Brie and Pear Sandwich, Really Fancy Grilled Cheese Sandwich
The grilled brie and pear sandwich caught my eye immediately! Last Thursday, the women on my block went to lunch for our regular monthly get together. We try out new restaurants and visit old favorites. Sometimes we go shopping afterwards or to a movie, but mostly we just talk and catch up with one another. […]
Cottage Pancakes
‘Wow, this is good’ is the universal verdict when Cottage Pancakes are served. They are full of protein and other goodness and are a low carbers dream! Delicious and healthy equals win-win! The main ingredients are a little “out of the carton” (heh, heh!) without being weird or tasting strange. They taste just like you […]
Elegant Halloween
Halloween is not just for kids. Nor does it have to be creepy. Fun as those things are, there are options. How about an Edwardian Halloween? Elegant and classy. More Edgar Allan Poe than Friday the Thirteenth. A pumpkin covered in black lace. A stack of books. Story — that bottom book — the […]
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 […]
How to Make a Halloween Wreath
I love wreaths of all kinds. No idea why! I just like the looks of a lush full circle hanging on a door, a window, a mirror. It just sings! I first saw mesh wreaths on Kristen’s Creations and fell in love with the fullness and possibilities! It helps that her site is full of […]
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!