Au cœur du Congo Revisited

Congo Revisited

There are many far and exotic parts of this world. Most of us will never see most of them in person. But what if I told you that you could see the beauty of the Congo without leaving …more

Bloom the Luminous Gardens of Frederico Azevedo

Upon opening the book one starts to see the creative genius of this incredible landscape architect. Born in Brazil, Frederico Azevedo…more

Hidden Scotland

Whenever my husband and I go traveling we like to do a little bit of research before we go. This is especially true if we are going to a destination we have not been to before.
Research is often done by…more

Oliver’s Birds

Brilliant full color photos fill the pages of this  bird lover’s visual paradise. Perfect blends of lighting, colors and textures playfully grace these Audubon quality photographs.  I love the personal touches …more

How to Raise Chickens for Fresh Eggs

How to Raise Chickens

 There is nothing better than the taste of a freshly laid chicken egg. We have either had chickens or good friends that had chickens most of my lifetime. The kids grew up knowing the difference between farm raised and store bought eggs from an early age.

 I remember one winter and the hens decided…more

Beautiful Bundts: 100 Recipes for Delicious Cakes and More

There is something beautiful about bundt cakes. So many options for the shape and style of the pan. You can go simple, silly, bold or elegant. Many people opt for the ease of using a store bought mix. While there are numerous options available, I prefer to make my cakes…more

Avoid Back to School Shopping Crowds

Have you been putting off finding the perfect bag for back to school while waiting for the sales. If so, you are probably dreading the idea of fighting all the crowds… more