Preparing to bring home a newborn baby can be unnerving, especially for first-time parents. We're sharing tips to help you prepare your home for that new family member.
‘Character’ - you’d be forgiven for being confused as to what this elusive term means. Ask to be shown around any apartment or home by a realtor and they’ll likely find some way to slip that word in there. We're exploring what "character" in home decor means to me.
A clean kitchen is a hygienic kitchen. It won't be full of germs or attract pests, so it should help you keep everyone living in your home healthy. You might not be able to get rid of all germs, but you can take care of the majority of them. A sparkling kitchen looks good, and you won't be ashamed to show it to any visitors. Today, we are sharing some smart tips on how to keep your kitchen clean and pristine.
DIY chili seasoning is so simple to make. You can skip those little packets in the spices section and DIY to save tons of money. Plus, you will have control over how hot or mild you prefer your seasoning.
Want to get more out of your garden?
For most people, the garden is one of the most important parts of the home, and the more attention that is paid to it in this respect, the more likely it is that it will be able to be as well looked after as possible.
Fragrant sweet basil vinegar adds a burst of flavor to salads or greens. This offers you a fantastic way to use up all the sweet basil from your herb garden!
Hardwood has always been a favorite flooring material. Its beauty and durability call to a lot of homeowners. It also gives any room a certain warmth and panache. However, hardwood flooring is not immune to fickle design trends. Knowing what patterns are on the rise is something that can help homeowners and designers when it comes to choosing the right flooring.
French toast is often categorized as a way to use up old bread, but Cinnamon Caramel French Toast is so much more than that. Okay. Technically, it is a wonderful way to use up old bread. However, this is so much better than that. It is rich and sweet at the same time.
In North Carolina, we are lucky that we harvest strawberries in April every year. The season starts around mid-April here in Eastern NC and lasts through early May. Give or take a few days, we have a few short weeks to savor the juicy, sweet flavor of strawberries. Pancakes with fresh strawberries are the perfect way to start out a cool April morning.
In case you haven't noticed, I love to cook with bourbon. Today, I have an apple bourbon peanut cake recipe to share.
It's a cake so moist and delicious that nobody will know that it came from a box. The cake is rich from the bourbon (not extract, the real stuff!) and crisp from the apples. And, the peanuts? They add an interesting texture and great flavor.
Over the weekend, my hubby and I wanted to sit out on the patio and enjoy a pretty, clear but cool, fall evening. We wanted a cocktail to sip as we watched the sun set over the forest behind our home. It was too cold for a traditional cold cocktail, so I fired up the coffee pot, took a look in the liquor cabinet, and played around with what I had on hand. The result of my scrounge through the liquor was Irish American Coffee.
House viewings are an essential part of the buying process. Without them, you have no way of knowing whether a house is for you. Even in the age of digital tours and online listings, the camera can lie. Unless you see a house, you have no real idea of what to expect.
Bulleit Bourbon Bacon Jam. The name alone defies any further description. It's rich, savory, salty, and slightly sweet, a well-balanced and delightful treat. This is really a feast for your eyes, nose, and taste buds.
Let's talk about how to achieve perimeter perfection. The perimeter of your home is the boundary of your land; it's the point at which your land transitions to someone else’s property, or into public ownership. It’s fair to say that, for most homeowners, the perimeter receives relatively little attention--but this could be an oversight.