Another first this summer!   I tried my hand at planting sunflowers all over my yard from seed packets.

Within two weeks I started to see growth after planting over 100 seeds.  The sunflowers were doing so good and I was so proud of myself until one morning when I looked out to the garden and they were mostly gone! The resident bunny found its way into the pool garden and had a feast. Ms. Bunny spared me around twenty which I am shar...

One of the blessings of summer is our local farmer's market. My town has a farmer's market every Saturday morning, it's a weekly shopping trip that I never get tired of!

The fresh flowers are always stunning and quintessentially summer!

Supporting local farmers and having fresh fruits, vegetables and flowers on your kitchen counter all summer long is tops in my book.  

 The best part is you never know who will be there, from local...

If you ever get the chance to visit Rhode Island, you must stop by the beautiful beach town of Westerly.  Our family is lucky and blessed to have a summer home in Westerly.  Thanks to my parents, we have been spending our summer vacations here for 23 years. 

There are so many restaurants to choose from and lots of activities for the family.  Our favorites are Paddy's on the beach and the Olympia Tea Room...

This year has turned out to be the year of getting things done.  For the past several years I was entrenched in work, school and family.  Now I am knocking things off my bucket list like there is no tomorrow.  With my website up and running (apologies...I took a few weeks off for vacation and business travel but I am back now) I am focused now on the completion of my potager. The Wikipedia definition of a potager is a traditional  g...

Take a moment to think about what you do everyday. From the moment you wake up until you go to sleep. For most of us, our days revolve around pleasing other people. Children, of course are our number one priority. Making sure they are safe, healthy, fed, clean..the list goes on and on. Then there is work. Most people work for someone else. And even if you work for yourself, you are still working towards a goal of pleasing your custo...

The way your mind affects your body is a remarkable subject. The proof of mind over matter cannot be dismissed. If you spend most of your time thinking about something, you are already on your way to manifesting your dreams! Acknowledging your thoughts is so imperative. Thoughts are things.  But thoughts are a stepping stone to greater things. Thoughts keep the mind moving, but your actions move you to living the life you’re meant t...

I am madly in love with slipcovers, white ones specifically.  They make what's old new again and they can give a fresh new look to any room.  If you are talented enough to make them yourself, there are many books and  YouTube videos to assist you. If you are lucky enough to have a mom who quilts, sews and can whip you up a slipcover then that's even better. However, if those two options don't work for you, try asking a local fabric...

It is summertime! This time of year is known to be the happiest, most inspiring part of our 365 days. People are energized, happy, alert, active and inspired. Do you know why? It’s mostly because of our sun. Our beautiful shining star that is in full effect this time of year. I know for myself, I am a sun worshiper. Having the sun hit my body is a feeling like no other. It’s comforting, energizing & elating!

Because it is summer, and...

I am so excited to start sharing some info on an amazing event coming up this Fall. I was looking for a way to get friends and family back home excited about their health. I wanted to do something that would dedicate one or two days just to the hard working women that are in my life. I wanted it to be filled with delicious & healthy food, yoga, fitness & laughter. So my aunt, mother and I have decided to collaborate on a Wellness We...

My all time favorite pancake recipe from a cute little breakfast book called Pancake and Waffles by Lou Seibert Pappas.  To make them patriotic I add some blueberries and garnish with strawberries. 

It's a great summer breakfast and fun to make on a beautiful Sunday, as it was today.

You make them from scratch so no box mixture here! Scroll through the pictures and you will find the recipe at the end.

Bon Appetit! And Happy Fourth...