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Grab Those Moments

Grab Those Moments

I turned from folding laundry the other day to talk to my buddy, Buckley, and almost squealed at how ADORABLE he looked, with his big beautiful head resting on his favorite old scruffy teddy bear. He was so drowsy that he actually stayed in place while I dashed to grab my camera. I snapped a […]

Linguine with Tomatoes, Brie, and Basil

Linguine with Tomatoes, Brie, and Basil

Fresh-picked aromatic basil … juicy, ripe, ruby red tomatoes warm from the garden … ooey, gooey, melty Brie cheese … garlic and pasta — is your mouth watering yet?! This is one of those meals that just screams SUMMER!  A friend gave me this recipe years ago, and I’ve been making it every summer since. […]

New Life in the Late Summer Garden

New Life in the Late Summer Garden

It’s easy to be excited about gardening in the spring. All those fresh, brightly colored flowers are just bursting with life, and there’s so much potential in what we see, but by August (and even earlier in warmer parts of the country) everything’s looking a bit tired and worn out. Some plants are ready for […]

Summer Wildflowers

Summer Wildflowers

I guess I should post this sketch before summer is over and the fields of wildflowers have all faded to winter browns and grays. I just love watching the progression of wildflower varieties that come and go in the fields and roadsides in our area throughout the year. I’m trying to be more aware of […]

Watercolor Wedding Invitation

Watercolor Wedding Invitation

When my daughter, Sara, got engaged last December, she asked me to do the artwork for her wedding invitations. Since the event will be held here at Summerhill, she thought it would be nice to have a drawing of the house on the invitation. The blue hydrangeas that surround our house in the summer set […]

Wild Rice Chicken Salad

Wild Rice Chicken Salad

I first tasted this great chicken salad at a friend’s house, and I couldn’t stop eating it! It’s so-o-o good. The recipe was originally from Southern Living. Give it a try – I think you’ll love it. (Note gluten free modifications below.)  Wild Rice-Chicken Salad 2 (6.2 oz.) packages long grain and wild rice mix […]

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