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2012 Country Living Magazine Blogger Award Finalist

I have some fun news to share about this blog today.  CELEBRATE CREATIVITY (in all its forms) has been named a finalist in the 2012 Country Living Blue Ribbon Blogger Awards.  Yay!

My blog is a finalist in the LIFESTYLE category and later this month Country Living Editors will pick the winner.   

HOW TO CREATE A SUCCULENT GARDEN

W ith Summer quickly winding down, I'm continuing my end-of-the season gardening theme with another way to bring lovely greenery indoors.

Succulent plantings not only make for a beautiful presentation, they're also among the easiest plants to maintain.

Throughout this post, I'll share how to create your own small-scale, succulent garden that you'll be able to enjoy for many seasons to come. 

THE FRIDAY FOODIE Nasturtium Salad

F lowers are often an integral part of any decor or event, used to enliven a space and at the same time add a splash of color.  Well, the same can be said when it comes to using edible flowers in the kitchen.

Today's FRIDAY FOODIE  is all about pretty Nasturtium and how the use of these colorful flowers can not only brighten the look of your next salad but boost the flavor too.

CHALKBOARD GARDEN POTS

Y ou may think I'm a tad bit obsessed with herb gardening considering I posted an update on my budding, small-scale garden just a few short months ago.

Actually, I'm not as obsessed as I am thrilled about how great my garden has been growing.

Even though I've started a new batch of herbs, today's post is less about herbs and more about the pots you can put them into.

SHOP HOP Gather

W hen you think of the word "gather" there are perhaps many things that come to mind that relate to collecting, finding and/or scooping up.  

However, if you ever find yourself in Midlothian, Virginia (near Richmond) the word GATHER is most often associated with one of the area's most charming, vintage shops.

THE FRIDAY FOODIE Nana Banana's Favorite Cinnamon Buns

S ometimes the word "decadent" isn't quite descriptive enough to sum up a sweet treat.  However, in this case that's the only word I can think of when it comes to these cinnamon buns.

For months, my Mom aka Nana Banana, had been bragging about her discovery of these delicious buns.   After tasting them myself, I now know what all the fuss was about.

KITCHEN AREA MAKEOVER Part II The Ruler Runner

L ast week, I left you with a look at a few changes I made to my kitchen eating area.  New drapes and  a new area rug have made a big difference but this space still needed a little bit more.

This week, I turned my attention to my large, farm-style table which was in sore need of a little pick-me-up.