Category: Cooking & Entertaining

Mother’s Day Tea Party

My thoughtful daughter gave the special women in her a life a real treat on Mother’s Day.  She invited us all to her garden patio for a tea party!  We spent a delightful couple of hours chatting and eating a most wonderful spread of goodies.  This was a tea party like no other, complete with […]

A Welcome Break

The past week has been a difficult one, with close family members having health issues, and doubts about the wisdom of following through with some eagerly anticipated vacation plans.   It was with a mixture of relief and appreciation that my husband and I left the house last night to attend a party at a dear […]

Ina Garten Dinner

We had an Ina Garten dinner at our house last weekend.  Actually, two Ina Garten dinners!  All the recipes came from Ina’s latest cookbook, Barefoot Contessa at Home.  I am not wildly proud of my food photography skills, but since Andrea posted about our dinner on her blog today, I thought you might like to […]

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Nicole

Hello, I’m Nicole, an enthusiastic quilter and fabric lover. This blog is mainly about my quilting journey, but I share some of my other interests as well, which include reading, cooking, decorating, lifestyle, and my family. When I am not quilting, I am reading, and will share monthly book reviews in this space. I love to hear back from my followers and enjoy getting to know you.

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