Here’s a sweet pattern that might help you with Valentine’s gifts this year. A few years ago, when I was a resident assistant at Winthrop University, I made a pin for every one of my …

Chances are, you know a young girl. And chances are, at some point, you’ll want to buy or make her a gift. Well, one girl I know is my adorable niece, Dorsey. She’s in first …

If you’re looking for some stylish gifts for your favorite happy homemaker, posh mama, domestic goddess, or talented teacher, these unique aprons may be just the ticket.
I’ve been adding lots of aprons to Joyful Abode …

If you stock your pantry and fridge like I do, you probably have some shredded cheese in the fridge or freezer, salsa, a can of olives, and a partially full container of sour cream. I …

Over the holidays, yayanana gave me her old bread machine, so I decided to try it out with a loaf of chocolate bread. It’s not a desserty brownie type thing. It’s more like a normal …

A lot of times, pork recipes seem to include all sorts of sweet fruity flavors, incorporating apples and raisins, oranges and cranberries, apricots and ginger. And honey. And sometimes I’m not in the mood …

Sometimes you don’t feel like cooking up a storm, but you still want something delicious for dinner. Enter: the quesadilla. Simple, quick, delicious, and filling.
All you need are flour tortillas (which last almost forever in …

There are some cleaning tasks we always seem to keep up with, no matter how busy we get. Things like swishing the toilet or dusting a relatively clear flat surface only take a second, and …

This is an elegant (and warm) version of a classic look. Wear it low on your shoulders with something strappy, or drawn slightly higher and paired with a sleek turtleneck. If you’re daring, try …

I cannot believe I haven’t already posted these! I was all ready to do a “I made these again, and here’s a link to where I put the recipe” type post… but I couldn’t! Because …

Mothers and moms-to-be could use some pampering. This Springy, cheery bath pouf will be a great gift, don’t you think? (Hint: It’s a great gift for your mom, too. Mother’s Day is only in a …

This meal was definitely a collaboration between me and the man… that’s how we roll.
He picked out the chicken recipe, which was certainly a winner! And I improvised on the side dish, which turned out …