Posts by Katherine
3 Easy Prep Ahead Breakfasts
Get weekday mornings under control with these easy prep ahead breakfasts! Busy mornings call for healthy breakfasts ready fast. As a mom of a busy toddler I’m finding it an absolute necessity to have a few homemade staples at the ready. Here are the recipes for my 3 favorite easy prep ahead breakfasts! Makes 12…
Read More2025 Wildly Capable
A heartfelt confidence about planning for 2025 and finding my word of the year. The past couple of weeks I’ve felt stymied – unable to move forward. I like to take January slow and spend some time hibernating and resting during these first cold weeks of the new year. Granted that has been a bit…
Read MoreBest Dressed Door: Making a Large Fresh Outdoor Garland
Using chicken wire to create a large fresh outdoor Christmas garland for the front entry with pine, Fraser fir, cedar, magnolia, holly, and gingham ribbon. There is nothing quite as inviting as a traditional Christmas display at the front door with classic red and green, twinkle lights, and a lush garland. It beckons you inside…
Read MoreA Traditional Christmas Tablescape in Black Watch Plaid
A blue and green traditional Christmas tablescape with Black Watch plaid linens, Spode Christmas tree china, gingerbread cookies, blue opaline coupes, and an evergreen centerpiece. It’s tiiiiimmmmmeeee! Time to think about your Christmas table! What better way to celebrate than with a traditional Christmas tablescape in Black Watch plaid? Blue and green for Christmas decor…
Read MoreChristmas Wrapping Paper Capsule
A Christmas wrapping paper capsule for that little extra pizzazz to your gift giving and style under your tree! Wrapping gifts should never be an afterthought, but sometimes it does get a bit lost in the hustle and bustle of the season as we try to do ALL the things! That’s why I’ve rounded up…
Read MoreThe Perfect Denim Jacket
Yep! I found it — the perfect denim jacket! Earlier this fall when I was shopping my closet for “trending” styles, I realized I had a few holes in my wardrobe — staple pieces that were worn out or just didn’t fit anymore. One of those gaps was a classic denim jacket. Mine was from…
Read MoreOn the First Day of Christmas…
A look at my “12 Days of Christmas” carol decor in the living room! My true love gave to me a partridge in a pear tree… I know some of you find this Christmas carol nothing but annoying and far too ridiculous (ahem my husband), but I love it! I look forward to hearing it…
Read MoreOn the Hunt: Denim to Pair with Tall Boots
A try on haul of skinny or slim leg jeans, reviewing 5 different styles to pair with tall boots. Just a curvy girl standing in front of a mirror asking a pair of jeans to look good.. Did you know…skinny jeans are on their way out? I’m not too upset about this style expiration. Personally,…
Read MoreJolly Blossoms Christmas Tree
A look at my Jolly Blossoms Christmas tree decorated with grapevine, magnolia, ranunculus, amaryllis, sugar pinecones, lanterns, bells, and lots of ribbon + I’m sharing my floral Christmas tree DIY tips and tricks. If you are stopping in from my Jolly Blossoms mantel, you’ll know that I took this mission from House Beautiful very seriously:…
Read MoreJolly Blossoms Christmas Mantel
A pink and red floral Christmas garland for the mantel with magnolia, cedar, red berries, gold holly, ranunculus, and velvet and gingham ribbons. Whatever your taste may be, one thing is certain: Christmas is the time, in the matter of decoration, to let the fancy roam, to be inventive, creative, gay, light-hearted and unafraid. ~House…
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