The theme for our dining room this year is Icy Christmas! Even though we rarely have those here in Dallas, the sparkle of an icy tree has always captivated me. The inspiration for this room came from this dazzling wreath. It was plain when I started, and although beautiful, seemed a little ...

Don't faint, now. Yes, I'm featuring a recipe with processed food. Chips, even, could it get much worse?! Hey, I'm a fun mom, and even I can whip up a little junk food every now and then. I was introduced to this dish when I first moved to Texas in 1983. By a chef, no less! Somewhere along ...

I don't think I have ever shown this little cabinet in our dining room. My mom gave this to me when she moved to the condo-cottage. The poor thing has been crammed in the dark corner of our dining room, since there's really no other place for it to go. Someday it will move into my studio, wh...

How was your 4th of July everyone?! We had such a nice day, laid back and relaxed, and just perfect. It was the first time in years that I wasn't rushing around like a crazy lady, getting packed for the parade, organizing the cheerleaders' float, and making food for a crowd. Nope, none of that t...

My new friend Lin in Valbonne did a guest blog for me last month, and after all the nice comments she got, she said enthusiastically, “I feel so...connected!” Which sums it up pretty well for me too. Being a blogger or a blog reader means opening up a world of new friends you would never have...

There are good things about living in Europe, and there are bad things. But here is one good thing, reason enough to come on over and never leave: The exceptional, wonderful, ice cream. La glace in France, just like in the states, varies greatly by brand. I prefer Haagen-Dazs in the states,...