Island Gets New Lighting!

If you want a Big Bang for your $- change out some light fixtures. I made these mason jar pendants a couple years ago and I still like them I just wanted a change. 

Today's trend is oversized lighting. I found these lanterns on Amazon for $104 each!

The kitchen is really bright!  So bright I'm gonna need to install a dimmer!

New Textiles for a new year

I love changing out my decor for the seasons. My IKEA Ektorp sofa and chairs got their winter coverings and I love the instant warmth and the fact that I have a "new" sofa for $189!  However the IKEA I was visiting only had 1 chair cover in stock, waiting on it!! But you can see the difference from the kahki! I lightened up the rug with this find from Target. I can't spend a lot of $ on area rugs- it's my dogs' favorite spot to tinkle!!

I think my Ektorp sofa and chairs are three years old and I couldn't be happier with how they've held up. The lighter slipcovers are at the cleaners and will be put away til Spring!

And here r the dogs checking out the new potty ugh!

Nanna's Rolls

Our first snow is on the ground and it's bitter cold. I love to bake on snowy days- it warms the house and the smells are amazing. Today was a great roll day!!

 My Nana(who turns 93 next month) makes these rolls (still) every weekend. As a little girl I remember Saturday mornings at her house- watching her mix them and then later form them. The best part- warm rolls fresh from the oven for lunch!! 

It's taken me a few years for my rolls to come close to hers!  A lot of bad batches later, and I think they're "ok".  I guess I just don't make them enough!  Below is the recipe- straight from Nana! PS- they also freeze well after baking in freezer bags!

New Year- new goals

Since it has been almost a year since my last post (terrible!)- I thought I would try this blog thing again!!  Lots of items on my list this year, I have three going: personal, family and house. 

Just took down Christmas and I love how bare and fresh the house looks. Time to organize and freshen up, but cozy up too since it is winter in northeast Ohio (ugh). 

I started with my mantel!  A great place to start and sometimes a challenge!