Five Things

 {new way I am wearing my ponytail}
After a very trying week I am  thrilled that the weekend has arrived. Since Sunday is my birthday my weekend will be filled with plenty of indulgences a beautiful birthday brunch and plenty of time on the balcony enjoying the 70 degree winter weather. 
 {broken sidewalk on a historic road}
{a little baking love}
 {a double rainbow in the dark sky}
{movie night snack}

How To: Properly Set the Table

{simple place setting for an informal meal}
Whether you are eating solo or having guests over for the holidays there is a proper etiquette you should follow for a perfectly set table.  Here are a few tips, tricks and diagrams to help you create the ideal eating environment.

• The word “forks” will help you remember the order for a basic place setting. (Fork, O for the plate, R right side Knife and Spoon.)
• The knife blade always faces the plate
• The napkin goes to the left of the fork or on the plate. 

Clover Cookies

As each holiday approaches I tend to get overly excited, and one would think that each holiday is “my favorite”. However with certainty I can say that Saint Patrick’s Day has never managed to charm me. That was, until I discovered how much fun it was to create holiday-themed confections. 

Princess Diana\’s Dress Exhibit

 Over the weekend I went to the Pittsburgh Home & Garden Show where they featured \”Diana, The People\’s Princess\” exhibit. It was such a unique experience to see some of the dresses the late Princess Diana wore in person – I just had to share some pictures with you.

Watercolor

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With color trends leaning towards pastels this season, watercolor patterns fit in nicely. This season the watercolors have less of a Monet quality and more of a abstract appeal. None the less they offer a touch of femininity and playfulness to any outfit or home decor.