Quick Fixes
Stunner Christmas Candles
Candle "do's & do not's"..... Candlelight is beautiful, but you don't want loose sleeves around the fire. Keep any lit candles on a fireplace mantel or in glass lanterns. Don
Maris' Pick
My Pick for the Month of December
My pick of the month, is by far, Silkworm of Essex Village. This beautiful boutique has the "perfect dress" and accessories for any occasion. My purchase... a Nicole Miller dress. 
Gardening Tips
Bursts of Color in May
Looking for some color to wash away the drab days of cold weather and snow? Cold weather annuals such as pansies, snapdragons and marigolds can withstand some a small amount of snow when planted in a
Enhancing Your Home Inside & Out
Stunning Kitchen for the New Year
Exposed wooden ceiling beams, slatelike granite countertops, and industrial-style stools with butcher-block seats create charm in the English country-style kitchen. The expansive island provides plent
Decorating Tips: Candles
Chai Cream Pie
Ingredients1/2 (14.1-ounce) package refrigerated pie dough (such as Pillsbury) Cooking spray 2 cups 2% reduced-fat milk 8 cardamom pods, crushed 8 whole cloves 1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick, broken 1 (1/2
Recipies
Savory Beef Dish
Ingredients
2 pounds boneless beef chuck pot roast
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons cooking oil (optional)
2 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
6 medium
Inspiration
To settle is to fail; to overcome is to succeed!! ML
Each day exposes you to a potentially life changing moment, how you handle that moment determines your future. ML
To become the person you want to b