Strawberry Jam Shortbread Tart with Lemon Glaze
Need an impressive, delicious, easy dessert? This Strawberry Jam Shortbread Tart, with a ribbon of sweet jam and fresh berries nestled between layers of buttery crust and crisp, lemon glazed crumble, is IT!
I am so thankful fresh strawberries are in season and what a perfect dessert this is for Summer! The colors are so festive and bright. A touch of lemon glaze and fireworks go off in your mouth. Everyone who has tried this sent them over the moon!
Red, White, and Blue Finds
Red, White, and Blue are very much colors for the Holidays and every day! I know there will be plenty of cookouts, family gathering, fireworks, and fun this summer. I have put together a some finds for the summer that are all in Red, White, and Blue! I love these fresh breezy colors to brighten the day!
Beach Family Photo Shoot and Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
I absolutely love the charm of Charleston, all the nooks and beautiful beaches. The beach is truly my happy place and I know many can say the same. We have done photos all over Charleston and it was the perfect season to do a beach shoot.
Mother’s Day Gift Guide
Being a mother is one of the most important and valuable titles to hold. It is hard work and pays off well. I am so thankful for the joy it brings and the time I get to spend with my family. Some of my favorite things to do as a mother are spending time with my sweet girls, reading and snuggling, going on nature walks, baking with them, building sand castles and blowing bubbles on the porch in the sunshine and breeze. All these things we do together prepares them for a happy healthy future and it is fun! They always make me hand made arts and crafts, and truly make me feel so special, especially on days like Mother’s Day.
Easter Egg Nest Cupcakes
Easter is a beautiful Holiday! It is a time where family gathers, children hunt for Easter eggs, delicious food is served at the feast we have to celebrate our Lord and Savior, rising from the grave who came to save us all from our sins. WOW what a loving God we have!
Easter Finds
Easter is only a couple weeks away! I love this season as it brings beautiful fresh Spring flowers, family get-togethers, and the celebration of Jesus who died and rose to save us from our sins and is ALIVE! I have put together some nice Easter things to decorate with, stuff Easter baskets with, and sweet treats to eat!
Maple Glazed Cinnamon Brown Sugar Scones
Scones are sweet or savory, perfect with coffee and tea, welcome at baby showers, bridal showers, brunch, snack time, bake sales, Mother’s Day, and wherever muffins or coffee are appropriate. (All the time!) Scones are some of my favorite breakfast pastries.
Beach Ready with Minnow Swim
Beach season is my favorite season of all! The weather is getting warmer, tans are getting golden, and there’s no shortage of waves! The Spring collections get snatched up quickly, so now is the time to buy. I have put together some items for beach season that are irresistible!
Spring Dresses for Women and Girls, Mommas and Daughters
Spring is almost here! So excited for sunshine, green grass, flowers in bloom, and beautiful Spring dresses to wear!
Getting Garden Ready
Winter is soon to fade away and Spring is very near! Many are getting antsy to get their gardens ready for the beauty that comes with Spring. February is filled with items you can plant. It's the perfect month to plant bushes, trees, and roses. You can also sow radishes, peas, carrots, spinach, onions, and cabbage. You'll be munching on fresh veggies in no time and picking beautiful flowers for your kitchen table. I have put together a list of items that may be helpful in getting the garden ready for the Springtime!
Valentine’s Thumbprint Cookies
Valentine’s is such a sweet Holiday.. no pun intended ;) … it is a day to celebrate LOVE! We often get carried away with the day to day tasks and general busyness of life. Valentine’s is a great reminder to take a little extra time and shower our nearest and dearest with love. This year I decided to make Valentine’s Heart Thumbprint Cookies. These lovely Jam Thumbprint cookies are soft, buttery and are a great addition to your holiday baking list. They are a classic cookie everyone loves.
Valentine’s Day Gifts
Valentine’s Day is near and there is no shortage of beautiful dresses, decor and gifts on the market these days. Valentine’s Day is a day to celebrate LOVE! Gift giving, flowers, candy and making fun crafts with the kids makes the day fun and special. This Valentines I wanted to find items you can shop for with the WOW factor so we can feel a little bit extra special! Check out these adorable pink, red, and beautiful Valentine’s finds!
Madeleines
Madeleines oh sweet Madeleines… what delicate little butter cakes and one of my favorite French pastries! Laced with fresh lemon zest and dusted with confectioners’ sugar, their texture is undoubtedly unique. These subtly sweet airy teacakes have delightfully crisp edges and are known for their beautiful and distinct scallop shell shape. To say they’re delicious is an understatement. They’re remarkable.
Homemade Chicken Pot Pie
Yum yum yum! Homemade Chicken Pot Pie is one of our all time favorite dishes… It is warm, savory, delightful and sure to please everyone.
Garlic Butter Chicken with Spinach and Bacon
Comfort food is heavenly and I bet all of us love some good comfort food! Snow flakes may be flurrying outside and a fire going inside… how cozy and delightful it is to smell the most incredible aroma through the home. I stumbled across this garlic butter chicken with spinach and bacon recipe and my family fell in love! Even my pickiest eaters love it. It has an amazing flavor because of sautéed garlic, bacon, and parmesan that cut through the cream and spinach. Wheww! It makes your taste buds jump for joy. This is definitely one for the books!
Blue, White and Wicker
When I think of January and the beginning of the year I always think of blue, white, and wicker. They are timeless, classy and give a fresh look to the home. I put together some pretty blue and white items for this fresh start of the new year.
New Year Refresh - My Favorite Finds
Happy Happy New Year! Christmas décor is stored away till next December and we are refreshing our home for the new season. I am a coastal gal of course and I love the crisp and fresh blue, sage green, whites and cream colors. I have put together some items for this New Year refresh!
Shepherd’s Pie with Herb Infused Garlic Mashed Potatoes
This delicious, mouth-watering, savory, Shepherd’s Pie is the ultimate comfort food! The creamy herb infused garlic mashed potatoes with fresh grated parmesan cheese baked and broiled to perfection is like no other. The Holidays may be coming to end, but the hearty winter meals always bring comfort to the soul. This homemade Shepherd’s Pie is sure warm you up during the chilly season.
Christmas Hygge
Christmas is here and Jesus is the reason for the season! We are so grateful to have a wonderful and loving Savior to rescue us all. It is so fun to gather together with family and friends and create fun memories, eat amazing food, and feel the love and joy Christmas brings.
Gingerbread Cake with Orange Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
Old fashioned Gingerbread Cake has been a staple on Christmas tables for generations! It is light, fluffy and warmly spiced for an easy and delicious dessert recipe. With a delightful orange vanilla buttercream frosting to give it a very special burst of flavor, this cake is a wonderfully festive addition to any Holiday table!