Author Archives: Jane

Thanksgiving Dinner

I know: these are pears, and it doesn’t look like your typical Thanksgiving dinner picture. But sadly, this is the only photo I have from the day. I made the turkey and stuffing from Domino magazine’s turkey dinner from scratch in one hour! and roasted sweet potatoes and pears from Everyday Food. (link not working) […]

Tricia Foley in Country Home

photo from countryhome.com Welcome back, and happy December! Tricia Foley‘s home is featured in the December issue of Country Home magazine (more photos from the story “Romancing Christmas” here). It is just my style, and I’m going to add one of her books to my amazon wishlist. photo from countryhome.com I’ll be back with Thanksgiving […]

Etsy finds: Red arrows mini dish

photo from PrinceDesignUK at Etsy Gilly pointed me toward PrinceDesignUK’s shop (what is it with England and great pottery?) and I think this Red arrow mini dish would make a nice present. I think the suggestion of using it to serve a small cupcake is sweet. SaveSave

Etsy Finds: Pomegranate Notes

photo from papermenagerie.etsy.com I’ll admit to spending far too much time at Etsy over the holiday weekend. But my social life loss is your gain, because I have lots to share! These pomegranate notes from Papermenagerie are simple and sweet. Available in sets of two, four, and eight. Bonus! All note sets are buy one […]

One Step Closer

My planters are “greened” and ready to go! (It was sunny but cold when I worked on this, and let’s just say I’m glad to check off that task.) On my list for today: pick up the turkey, as well as a few other goodies for Thursday. Then, re-read the directions for the dishes I’m […]