A Spring treat

Seeing the wonderful berries as they are coming in season can't help but get you excited for spring cooking.  Not being able to resist these glorious raspberries, I grabbed them and now baking a Raspberrie Crumb Cake.  The house smells amazing and this cake is so easy and posted on my recipe page.  Any type of berries can be use or a whole bunch of different ones if you can't resist all of them.

Happy New Year from Pennsylvania

A new year ahead, and each of us will author a book with 365 pages.  What will your pages hold?  This year I have decided to write something each and every day, all too often we forget about the little joys that we have in life.  One blends into another and memories are lost.  Life is full of many adventures that we must be able to refer back to and laugh about or cry.  But we must not forget these gems that make us who we are.  Our lives are a journey so write it down this way future generations will know who you were and what you were about.

The House is all Decked in Holiday Attire

With only a few days left until the big day, it is time to pause and enjoy all the beauty that surrounds everyone.  Decorating is done, shopping still to do and plenty of cooking on Christmas Eve for Champagne Christmas Brunch I am enjoying an early morning cup of French Press and the peace at the moment.  This time of year brings memories of loved ones who were so much a part of our celebration in the past closer to us.  I can almost hear their voices, laughing, telling stories and parties that were full of festive merriment.  Many of my decorations bring back  wonderful memories and now the importance of creating new ones for the next generations.  Enjoy your Christmas and make it special.

Favorite Equestrian Fox a special gift from my Dad

Kitchen has tucked away treasures

An absolute Treasure I Cherish

Beautiful Set of Candle Holders hold special memories

Santa I Painted Many Years Ago

Handmade Santas from Special Friends

Another Fox adorns the tree

Today our country grieves for the families who have lost loved ones at the Sandy Hook Elementary School.  To the teachers who tried to protect those dear sweet little ones you are to be commended, you are indeed heros.  There will never be answers to such a horrible tragedy.  I will continue to pray for the entire community.

Preparing for the storm of a lifetime

As Sandy approaches and pulls in another monster storm, we find ourselves bracing for hours without electricity and a deluge of water.  As the storm travels through Philadelphia, there is the possibility that we could see a little snow on the backside of this event.  Being prepared for a storm of this size is never an easy process.  What to get, how bad will it really be?  Well I have the first items on my survival kit, hot chocolate, Godiva liquor and lots of marshmallows.  Even if we loose electric, there is always the gas logs that will enable us to  heat up some milk.  The thought of heading out to the market at this point seems a little silly if we loose power and all that food goes bad.  We are riding it out with the bare essentials this time.  Batteries, candles fresh fruit should carry us through.  Hear is hoping everyone out there survives with little damange.  Will post photos of the aftermath of "Frankenstorm".

I hope that the Halloween decorations survive!!!!

Spring Awakenings - Temple University

Last week the Musical Theater Department at Temple University opened their musical, Spring Awakenings.  As challenging as it was to watch this show, I could not be any prouder of my daughter for her soulful performance of a young girl who was being abused by her father.  It sent chills down my spine and that is when I realized, she had pulled me into her performance and I was feeling her pain.  Her talent overwhelms me and she is growing and learning with each passing performance.  I am so very proud of her.

Prepping for the show

CHANGE OF SEASON

Here on the East Coast of the United States we are just about peaking out with the autumnal hues that are changing everyday.  Quite walks offer as much if not better landscapes than are in an art studio.  Colors are vibrant and against a crystal clear sky pop all over.  Berries, grasses, mums, leaves of all shapes, sizes and colors.  Go outside this fall an enjoy the fresh air and the inspiration that comes with this beautiful change.

PUMPKIN SCONES WITH CRANBERRIES

Pumpkin Cranberry Scones

Oh my my my these babies are a delight and I hate to say it but they are straight out of a box...yet a Trader Joes Box.  Easy to make and absolutely delish.  Not to mention they make the house smell wonderful!!!!

Day in the Garden

Day in the Garden

Today was 102 and the humidity was through the roof.  We woke up at 4:30am to a thunderstorm that was right over our heads.  It was a bit scarey for sure.  But it watered the gardens that were in desperate need of a good soaking from mother nature.  A few shots from the garden today.