Cabbage is an underrated vegetable. It’s not sexy like romaine or spinach. It’s inexpensive and common. But, boy, does it pack a nutritional punch! Cabbage is low in calories and high in Vitamin C, dietary fiber and folate. And it certainly does not have to …
Buying a new house or renting a new place is a great reason for gathering friends and family and celebrating! As much as I enjoy splashy, over-the-top parties, sometimes it’s the casual and cozy ones that are the most cherished. These are the types of …
I’ve been in a cooking stink these last few weeks. I don’t have much of an excuse… Sure, it’s been hot outside and I’ve been busy with projects. But quite frankly, I just don’t wanna. Yes, every now and again even this Domestic Goddess gets …
After we built a pergola over our concrete patio, I was excited to decorate with fun patio lights. Call me cheap, but I was a little surprised by the price: a string of 25 clear globe lights costs $40 at Crate and Barrel, $26 on Amazon and …
Before I left for Japan to rendezvous with my sweet sailor many moons ago, my dear friend’s mother made dinner for us. I still remember that dinner fondly — not just for the great company, but also for this amazing salad. I admit I was a bit …
Our backyard bakes from sun up to sun down with little to no relief except for minimal shade from this poor, overgrown peach tree in the middle of the yard. After a few scorching summer days {and a few sunburns}, we started brainstorming shade options …
When we started searching for a house, I had big Pinterest dreams of a fancy laundry room that would make doing mountains of laundry effortless and enjoyable with its smart organization and stunning style. (Yes, my dreams have changed dramatically since becoming the mother of …
Are you ready to earn your stripes? This step-by-step tutorial on painting vertical stripes was developed from my experience renovating our laundry closet. We tried a few methods, but the following is the best for perfectly clean, crisp, straight lines on textured walls. {It’s also super …
Happy Independence Day! The Fourth of July is a special day for me as it is the day I met my husband. Ten years ago today, we met at a barbecue and just couldn’t shake each other. I’m incredibly blessed with how far we’ve come since …
“Decision is only wishful thinking until you take that first irreversible step.” Today, I am taking that first irreversible step and writing my first blog post! Those of you who are visiting {thank you!} may already know me, but I thought it a good idea …
