I’m enjoying a day with my wonderful husband today.We love picnics. But before I share some great picnic ideas and recipes I want to acknowledge Memorial Day for what it truly represents. Remembering the men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. Also I am extending gratitude to all those who …
Category Archive: Holidays
Mar 31 2013
From Our Easter Bunny
Mar 29 2013
Easter Weekend
Happy Good Friday wishes to you all. I am starting this beautiful weekend off by announcing the winners of the Compliment My style giveaway… drum roll please. The First Prize Winner is Sandra P and The Second Prize winner is Vonni Congratulations to you both!!! I have sent you emails with all of the details. …
Jan 21 2013
For Your Sweet Tooth
Thank you so much for sharing my joy last week. Your comments were amazing and lifted me even higher. The spotlight was on me last week. But, today I am shining the light on a few of the yummy recipes shared at the Thursday Favorite Things hop. There were so many delicious recipes it was hard to choose. …
Dec 28 2012
Christmas Eve Tradition
We have a tradition at our house for our Christmas eve meal. Pizza! That’s right I have served pizza for Christmas eve dinner since the mid 80′s. It’s a fun tradition and delicious too. We only have pizza about four times a year and Christmas eve is one of those times. Everyone can have whatever …
Dec 27 2012
Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop 68
The holidays are winding down and I can’t wait to see what you have to share. I hope you had a wonderful holiday, new years is next!!! It’s time for one of my Favorite Things! The Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop. Thank you to all who make this blog hop so much fun! I’m happy to have …
Dec 24 2012
Christmas Wish from Katherine
Dec 21 2012
Joy Of Giving
I love to give gifts. My monthly giveaways at Katherine Corner always brings me joy. Thank you to all who participated and helped to promote the Happy Holidays giveaway. It was my most popular giveaway to date! Using the rafflecopter selection system the winner has been selected. Please join me in congratulating Christina from the blog Spilled Milkshake. Congratulations Christina your gifts will …
Dec 17 2012
Peppermint Topped Chocolate Cookies
The delicious mix of peppermint and chocolate is perfect for the holidays. I included these in our neighbor gifts this year . I found this recipe in a pile of recipes written on scrap paper. I swear one day I will get them all sorted, typed and put in a proper notebook, LOL What You Need 1 Cup flour 1/2 Cup cocoa …
Dec 15 2012
Yippee We Have Snow
Yippee, we have snow!!! I hadn’t plan to post today. But, I could not contain my excitement and I wanted to share with you. A peek from our front door. Do you have snow? you can see a previous ( better) winter photo here and I found a few older photos to share that were …
Dec 10 2012
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
A new week ahead , I hope you all had a great weekend. I am happy to say I spent the weekend creating a blog makeover and new headers for clients! As promised on Friday, I am sharing my husband’s absolute favorite cookies. Oatmeal raisin cookies! Perfect for the holidays or any day ( a nice neighbor gift too) Perfect for …
Nov 21 2012
Warts and All
It’s Wordy Wordless Wednesday- I know the title probably made you raise an eyebrow. It’s a silly thing people say when they are expressing what you see is what you get. With that in mind I am sharing a recent photo of yours truly taken last week ( if you are a facebook friend) you …
Nov 19 2012
Bakewell Tart
It’s Thanksgiving holiday week here in the US and I am sharing something from England, go figure, giggle. I have dual citizenship with the US and UK so it is fun to blend yummy foods! In addition to the traditional Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday foods I hope you will give this tart a try. It is …
Nov 12 2012
Veterans Day Recipe
We in the US are celebrating Veterans Day today. We are acknowledging and celebrating all of our soldiers and their selfless commitment to our country and its citizens. Those that faced the unimaginable, those that lost their lives in the line of duty, those who continue to give their all for each us. Our heroes past and present, …






















































