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The Best Healthy Strawberry Lemonade

The Best Healthy Strawberry Lemonade

That’s right, I said it, “The Best Healthy Strawberry Lemonade”! Adding to my obsession with lemons, I thought it appropriate to share my favorite strawberry lemonade with you.  With just a little effort, you can make this fantastic summertime beverage in minutes and enjoy it…

Simple Mother’s Day Brunch

Simple Mother’s Day Brunch

When planning a brunch, I try to keep it simple and elegant. I try not to overthink things because I usually find when it’s simple your guests will still enjoy all of the efforts you made to make them feel welcome. Here are some of…

French Striped Tea Towel Hostess Gifts – 3 Ways

French Striped Tea Towel Hostess Gifts – 3 Ways

If you are invited to a friend’s house for dinner, cocktails, or even a backyard bbq, I believe it’s important to bring a gift for the host to show appreciation. A popular gift is to bring a bottle of wine. Instead of using a wine…

Pulled Beef Brisket Sandwiches with Coleslaw

Pulled Beef Brisket Sandwiches with Coleslaw

It’s officially football season now, and what better way to kick it off than with a fantastic recipe from “Ranch To Table’s Elizabeth Poett” on Magnolia Network.  As many of you know, we lived in the Central Coast of California, and that is where we…

The Chateau Collection

The Chateau Collection

Hi Friends, By now, many of you know that I love to design, craft, entertain, garden, and cook.  For years now, I’ve been wanting to start up a business where I can create something for others that will bring joy and elegance into their homes.…

How to plant, harvest, and store garlic.

How to plant, harvest, and store garlic.

Today I’m sharing with you how to plant, harvest, and store your garlic.  I am a huge fan of garlic and use it in almost all of my savory dishes.  In fact, I go through so much garlic I became tired of always needing to…

Our Santa Claus Chair

Our Santa Claus Chair

In our home, we have some very special antiques both my husband and I cherish.  One in particular for me is “The Santa Claus Chair”.  I remember this chair at my grandparent’s home when I was a child and my father would always tell me…

My signature home scents

My signature home scents

Several years ago I was introduced to a line of luxury home products that include; countertop cleaners, hand soaps, laundry detergent, and candles just to name a few. The Caldrea Company…  “Every day, we aim to provide the most gratifying and thoroughly addictive home and body…

Why do cloth napkins come in so many different sizes?

Why do cloth napkins come in so many different sizes?

I am currently in the process of making my own cloth napkins and I grabbed a variety of different styles and notice they all were different sizes.  Why is that? Some are 20″ x 20″, some are 18″ x 18″, and some are 16″ x…

Mexican Shrimp Cocktail

Mexican Shrimp Cocktail

If you’re a fan of the traditional shrimp cocktail and you love the flavors of Mexican food, then you must give this recipe a try.  This is one of our favorite ways to eat shrimp, it’s very refreshing for those warm summer days with the…


My Diary

Welcome to All 4 One Home!

Welcome to All 4 One Home!

 

Hello, my name is Gretchen, and thank you so much for stopping by and checking out my blog All 4 One Home!  I’m a mother of two beautiful healthy children, a wife to one amazingly supportive husband, a former interior designer, a culinary enthusiast, a gardener, and a crafter. I’m passionate about life, my family, and all things home! Home is where my heart is, and I’m sure yours too! I’ve learned no matter where you reside, as long as you are surrounded by the things that make you happy, receive the love and support from your family and friends, you can call anywhere home! I’m so happy to share with you what makes my home a home, and I hope it inspires you some or at least keeps you entertained!

Enjoy All 4 One Home!

Gretchen

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Pulled Beef Brisket Sandwiches with Coleslaw

Pulled Beef Brisket Sandwiches with Coleslaw

It’s officially football season now, and what better way to kick it off than with a fantastic recipe from “Ranch To Table’s Elizabeth Poett” on Magnolia Network.  As many of you know, we lived in the Central Coast of California, and that is where we…

The Chateau Collection

The Chateau Collection

Hi Friends, By now, many of you know that I love to design, craft, entertain, garden, and cook.  For years now, I’ve been wanting to start up a business where I can create something for others that will bring joy and elegance into their homes.…

Mexican Shrimp Cocktail

Mexican Shrimp Cocktail

If you’re a fan of the traditional shrimp cocktail and you love the flavors of Mexican food, then you must give this recipe a try.  This is one of our favorite ways to eat shrimp, it’s very refreshing for those warm summer days with the…

Classic Quiche Two Ways

Classic Quiche Two Ways

Quiche (/ˈkiːʃ/ KEESH) is a French tart consisting of pastry crust filled with savoury custard and pieces of cheese, meat, seafood or vegetables.  I love to make quiche when entertaining family or friends for brunch or a light lunch. Quiche is great served warm or…

G’s Meyer Lemon Bars

G’s Meyer Lemon Bars

Hi Friends! If you haven’t noticed by now, I have a thing for lemons, all things lemon.  Lemon decor, home fragrances, food, cocktails, and lemon desserts.  My passion for lemons started in the year 2000 when my husband and I purchased our first home together…