by Barbara McKay | Dec 28, 2017 | Décor, Home, Home & Garden, Personal Musings
I am fascinated by these gorgeous roses from Ecuador and thought you would also enjoy learning about them. 15,000 of these roses will be in this year’s Rose Bowl Parade. Ecuador’s unique location in combination with altitude and sun produce the world’s...
by Barbara McKay | Dec 25, 2017 | Holidays, Home, Home & Garden, Seasonal
Merry Christmas! I hope you all are enjoying a day filled with love and laughter with loved ones. Once the day is over, and the gifts are unwrapped, many people are unaware of all of the unique things you can do with your Christmas tree following the holiday season....
by Barbara McKay | Dec 4, 2017 | DIY, Family & Friends, Holidays, Home, Home & Garden
I’ve shared my love for DIY body scrubs on my blog before but, with the arrival of the holiday season, I thought it was a good time to share another one of my favorite homemade recipes to share as a gift. This easy recipe for Lavender & Coconut Body Scrub is...
by Barbara McKay | Nov 7, 2017 | Décor, DIY, Home, Home & Garden, Home Improvement, Inspiration
Previously, I shared a DIY recipe for simmering potpourri to make your home smell like Williams-Sonoma stores (click here). As we prepare for the holidays, today I’m sharing a few more of my favorite natural recipes to make your home smell like the season. Get three...
by Barbara McKay | Nov 6, 2017 | Décor, DIY, Headline, Holidays, Home, Home & Garden
The beauty of nature is always beautiful and, to me, fruit is no exception. When I slice open a lemon, a grapefruit or an orange, I enjoy the clean, fruity fragrance, as well as the sight of the vivid colors that citrus fruits possess. Not only are citrus fruits tasty...
by Barbara McKay | Oct 3, 2017 | Home, Home & Garden, Inspiration, Lifestyle
Fall leaves are always a beautiful sight at this time of the year. I was excited to hear peak fall foliage season in North Carolina is on its way. I enjoy seeing the change in color during trips venturing down country roads, as well as to Grandfather Mountain. It’s...
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