Vintage Inspired Lamb Cake with a Modern Twist

Vintage Inspired Lamb Cake with a Modern Twist

Growing up, I remember my Mother making a lamb cake in a Nordic Ware cake mold. To Daddy’s delight, she covered it with seven-minute whipped frosting and a lovely coating of fluffy white coconut. She served it on top of her beautiful milk glass cake pedestal...
Tips for a Simple Easter Tablescape

Tips for a Simple Easter Tablescape

Does anyone else feel we were ringing in the new year just a few weeks ago and are now preparing to celebrate Easter? Honestly, where has this year gone?  This Easter, keep things simple and focused on bright colors.  I found a set of six faux grass placemats on...
Valentine’s Day Chex Mix Recipe Roundup

Valentine’s Day Chex Mix Recipe Roundup

Growing up in the 60s and 70s I only remember the savory version of Chex mix my mother made for Christmas parties. Now, if you look on Pinterest you will find all sorts of recipes using Chex brand cereals – both sweet and savory. Phoebe and I enjoyed making up...
How to Receive a Letter from Santa and Do Good Will

How to Receive a Letter from Santa and Do Good Will

It’s time to get those letters to Santa in the post. What a fun way you can engage the littles in your life by helping them write a letter to their favorite couple – Santa and Mrs. Claus.  I even have a free printable letter you can download and use to pen...