Memorial Weekend Garden Story
L o n g Holiday Weekends are made for staycations and quick but rewarding garden projects! Are you getting your hands dirty in the garden this weekend? Here’s what I’ve been up to. Project #1 Boxwood Beauties I added a pair of BIG beautiful round Boxwoods to our white gravel courtyard. I planted the...
Entertaining at Home Hacienda Style ~ 425 Magazine
All images by Rodrigo DeMedeiros via 425 Magazine Mi casa es su casa! Soak up this ‘Hacienda’ Style, south of the border Invite, from my May feature in 425 Magazine. Rich texture and tropical flora & flowers create an eye-popping backdrop, for gorgeous, Spanish style street food – from churros…to chopped salad and...
Dig into my at-Home Power Lunch in 425 Magazine, April!
All images Rodrigo DeMedeiros – 425 Magazine Whether you’re planning a weekend mid-day gathering or workweek, at-home power lunch, this spread is for you. Digging this pinstripes and Panzanella Salad bar. In the April issue of 425 Magazine, ( < CLICK online! Plus, on newsstands now! ) I set out a beautiful and healthful, ...
Spring Cobbler! Home & Family TV on the Hallmark Channel
It’s Rhubarb Cobbler time! Just returned from Los Angeles, where I had an amazing time on the set of Home & Family TV, baking these yummy individual Rhubarb Cobblers on the Hallmark Channel! Just look at that magenta color! This dessert, features a flaky biscuit topping and the rhubarb, is sweetened with: brown sugar, orange...
St. Patrick’s Day Irish Mule
We’re ALL, a wee bit Irish on St. Patrick’s Day. Loving this f r e s h spring floral centerpiece for St. Paddy’s, especially since ALL of these potted plants…can be popped into my garden containers, after the day is done. Ranunculus, Cosmos and geraniums, will brighten up our spring...
CRUSHING Valentine’s Day ~ Cover Story 425 Magazine
It’s L O V E at first bite. Talking about the February, Valentine’s cover of 425 Magazine! So honored and hyped to be the “cover girl” this month with my Valentine’s Day gathering! Thank you 425. gazine Images: Rodrigo DeMedeiros ~ 425 Magazine Taking you INSIDE, the cover-story, where you’ll find everything you need…for a...
Home Cooking on the Home and Family Show! A behind the scenes look ~
What a THRILL to be in the kitchen this week, at Home and Family TV in Los Angeles, cooking with Debbie Matenopoulos, Cameron Mathison and the Home and Family, family! Had a blast making my quick and delicious, one-skillet Margherita Pizza – your family will love! Home and Family films, on the backlot...
Holiday Mini Gingerbread Houses and Star Anise Hot Cocoa ~
Baby it’s cold outside…but our holiday kitchen is brimming with warmth. Perhaps nothing warms the holiday soul, quite like a cup of hot cocoa! Not just any hot cocoa…this mug of hot chocolate is infused with Star Anise {a licorice-like spice} and hot chili flakes. OH and did I mention there is an...
Favorite Holiday Sips and Finds from The Bellevue Collection
So excited and honored to get all dressed up and share some of my favorite holiday cocktails in Be. Magazine, for The Bellevue Collection. From The Santa Baby Pomegranate and Rosemary Martini Drop… to this refreshing Lemon Sorbet Drop with a fresh basil twist and MORE! Be. Magazine, also showcases some of...
Giving Thanks ~ Gather around my Thanksgiving Table in 425 Magazine
Rodrigo DeMedeiros Photos – 425 MAGAZINE Warm wool plaid throw table coverings, stacked pumpkins in glass containers, mason jar florals and golden galettes…Welcome to our house ~ for a casual but beautiful Thanksgiving gathering in the pages of 425 Magazine. There is still time, to create a simple...
Halloween Chocolate Bark
LOVE easy, last minute HALLOWEEN entertaining inspiration and this chocolate bark is my current PARTY CRUSH. It starts with melted milk chocolate chips, topped with whatever Halloween candy you have on hand. I used chopped, Reese’s peanut butter pumpkins and pieces, chopped roasted salted cashews, and M & M’s. ...
Delicious Autumn Entertaining in 425 Magazine
Cider and champagne sips with the crisp apple garnishes… Roasted veggie spinach salad and fig & blackberry paste from our fig trees…. easy FRESH fall wreaths and entertaining decor … .just a sampling of my 425 Magazine September Invite, featuring FALL’S Bounty! Find my recipes and Autumn inspo, online...
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