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Nestled among the trees on ten very private acres in Leiper’s Fork is a sweet little rustic retreat.
Rustic Retreat Near Nashville
Sausagekraut
This sausage and sauerkraut dish is a holiday tradition my mom always served to bring health, wealth, and prosperity in the New Year.
Savoring Everyday Moments
I love mornings. It’s my favorite time of day. I rise before the sun and enjoy my morning coffee in the dark, savoring the stillness, the peaceful hush, the chance to think without distractions.
Simplify Simplify Simplify
For some time now I’ve been walking around with three words at the top of my To Do List—simplify simplify simplify. Read more
Simplify Your Eating Habits
When you want to simplify your life, learning how to simplify your eating habits is essential for your physical well being.
Simply Minimal
Reducing your possessions, downsizing your schedule, eliminating debts, and finding more space for meaningful moments in your life are all worth pursuing.
Singing the Blues
Who doesn’t love the color blue? It is the clear, powdery sky on a perfect summer’s day. It is the deep ocean crashing against the shore. It is the colorful surprise in a field of green.
Sisse’s Fab Farmhouse
There are people out there who have what it takes—the talent, vision, energy, and resources—to turn a run down, ramshackle house into a dream home. Sisse Jonassen is one of those people.
Slow Down to Savor Life
I’ve been known to tell people that I’m so busy, I don’t have time to breathe. It might be an exaggeration, but there are some days when I simply have way too much on my plate.
Sparkling Party Punch
Frozen strawberries float atop this sweet and sparkling drink that will impress and delight your party guests, young and old(er).
Spiced Pumpkin Cake Roll
A savory, spiced pumpkin cake roll with sweet cream cheese filling is a holiday classic and pure delight with morning coffee.
Sticking to New Year’s Resolutions
While I love the optimism of New Year’s resolutions, enthusiasm and hope often fades within weeks and my efforts at self-improvement come to a whimpering end.
Stuffed Cabbage with Sauerkraut
Pure comfort food from Grandma’s kitchen. Stuffed cabbage combines all the traditional good luck foods from Eastern Europe and is perfect for ringing in the New Year.
Stunning West Seattle Redo
Poised high above the street, this remodeled house in historic West Seattle is definitely worth mentioning.
Sunny Sprouts
Who knew Brussels sprouts could be this good? It’s the tangy mustard drizzle that makes all the difference!
Sweet ‘n Tangy Crock-Pot Pork
Oh, the melt-in-your-mouth goodness when crock-pot pork meets soy sauce and brown sugar and takes on a tasty Asian twist.
Sweet Patriotic Treats
Fourth of July is a festive holiday in the U.S. These sweet treats in patriotic red, white, and blue will help you celebrate.
Tart Shell Antipasto Salad
There is nothing better on a hot summer day than a chilled antipasto salad. Tart and tangy, this one will blow you away.
The Art in Our Home
Much of the art that hangs in our home was created by my husband, Tom Schmidt.
The Delicious Darling Buds of May
Cutting a lush bouquet of lilacs for the dinner table is a given. But did you know the blossoms are edible?
The Relaxed Romance of Rosecliff
If you want to capture “the relaxed romance of a turn-of-the-century seaside manor” for your home, look no further than Ralph Lauren’s beautiful collection called Rosecliff.
The Simplicity of Tea
When you’re learning to savor everyday moments, drinking tea is a great teacher.
The Skinny on Our Recipes
Many of our recipes were collected through the years, either passed down from relatives and friends, clipped from magazines, or found in old cookbooks.
The Year in Art
This year in art features journal entries alongside the work of Tom Schmidt. January thru December, it was a wonderful year full of memories.
Throwing a Patriotic Party
On July 4th, Americans commemorate the formal adoption of the Declaration of Independence. It’s a happy day . . . a celebration of freedom and all the things we hold dear here in the United States.
Tiny Gardener’s Cottage
Twenty-five years ago, Janet Korff took a wrong turn down a wooded drive and came upon a charming little cottage surrounded by roses.
Traveling with Ease
Traveling is all about getting away from it all, exploring new and exciting places, experiencing different cultures, and allowing a little spontaneity into your life. It’s supposed to be fun.
Tunaroni Salad
Great for potluck and picnics, this tasty twist on an old family favorite takes classic macaroni salad to whole new level.
Upsizing After All These Years
To hear that an empty nester is upsizing—moving to a much larger home—might make you wonder . . . Why?
Vermont Maple Pumpkin Pie
Topped with Cool Whip, maple syrup, and chopped walnuts, this scrumptious cream cheese and pumpkin pie is a cut above the traditional holiday favorite.
