• Bring Flowers into Your Kitchen!

    You know the saying: “April showers bring May flowers!” Well, consider embracing that this month and find something flowery and fabulous to add to your kitchen. I’m not telling you to run out and find kitschy 70s wallpaper to hang (although if that’s your thing, go for it!), but there…

  • Herb Gardens for Small Kitchens

    There are lots of ways to maximize even the tiniest of spaces to make room for herb gardens in small kitchens, a deck, or even the outside wall. This time every year I start to think about my garden—or lack thereof. You see, while I appreciate fresh, local ingredients, I’m…

  • Plan the Perfect Cinco de Mayo Party

    This month’s Houzz.com Ideabook is quite timely if you’re still looking for the perfect kitchen and dining room accessories to accompany the party your planning. Regardless of whether you’re planning a small Mexican-themed meal for your family, or a big all-out soiree for all your greatest friends, you have to…

  • 20 Flower Place Mats for Spring

    I was up at 5:40 this morning. Actually, it was 5:36 a.m. – at that time of day, every minute counts. My 3-year old’s been waking up between 5:00 a.m. and 5:30 a.m. every day since last fall when the clocks “fell back.” I never had this problem with my…

  • (a)Musing Foodie Is on Houzz.com

    Come find kitchen inspiration with (a)Musing Foodie over on Houzz.com! I’m compensated by Houzz for the Ideabooks I create. Late last year I was approached by Houzz.com to create a monthly Ideabook centered around kitchen-related items, being that I’m, well, a foodie. I’ll admit, at first I was all, “What’s…