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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…

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…

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…

The joy of letter writing

The joy of letter writing

Dear All 4 One Home Friends, I remember as a child, I couldn’t wait for the mailman to come in hopes to receive a letter from either my grandparents, friends, or a pen pal. Anytime I received a letter addressed to me, it brought me…

Grandma’s “Lose 10 lbs in 3 days” Diet

Grandma’s “Lose 10 lbs in 3 days” Diet

Happy New Year Friends, Traditionally each January I like to go through my closets and kitchen cabinets and purge unwanted items that I no longer need.  While doing so, I was looking through several of my cookbooks and found a folder with old newspaper clippings…

If a picture is worth 1000 words, then what is a memory worth?

If a picture is worth 1000 words, then what is a memory worth?

I’ve been asking myself this question lately, “If a picture is worth 1000 words, then what is a memory worth?”  It seems to me if it’s a good memory it would be priceless. Additionally, in the era of selfie sticks and social media posts, is…

Enjoying The Seasons

Enjoying The Seasons

Today I’m sitting here at my kitchen table looking out onto our patio admiring all of what nature has to offer.  At first glance, I see our turquoise swimming pool reflecting the bright Floridian sun, while the Mama and Papa cardinals are hopping along the…