• Lemon Mousse with Blueberry Compote

    One of my favorite things to eat is dessert.  However, believe it or not, chocolate is not my favorite dessert.  I prefer buttery shortbread, homemade pies, or fruity tarts.  When my birthday came this year, I decided not to make a cake or pie, but to do something different and make a dessert that I loved but wouldn’t make every…

  • Burlap: Fail.

    My sister-in-law introduced me to Ballard Designs back in the fall, and I must say I immediately fell in love with the styles I saw!  Knowing that we would be purchasing a new home, I began to fold pages over, file ideas away, and plan for incorporating this style into my home.  When we finally moved in, several months later,…

  • Roman Shades

    We’ve finally gotten settled enough in our new home that I’m able to begin decorating!  Last weekend I took advantage of the President’s Day sale at JoAnn Fabrics, and purchased some fabric for my kitchen window treatments.  I’ve never tackled a roman shade but I love the look of them, so I’m willing to try it for my large kitchen…