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Ally’s free digital magazine Fall 2020 is full of inspiration and ideas for living in our ‘new’ normal world! Food and home ideas to delight! Magazine Free Who doesn’t love free. And, that’s what I’m doing for you during these tough times. Yes, this magazine is totally free! Free Online […]
Don’t break the bank! These doable inexpensive budget kitchen makeover ideas are sure to give to give you an added sparkle to your kitchen! Makeover Kitchen OK, we all want to make our kitchen sparkle. But we don’t want to break the bank. We don’t have a huge budget to […]
Hosting a Tea Party on a Budget Perfect tea party ideas are simple and easy with just some basic inspiration. From the tea party food to the tea party decorations, it’s simple! Hosting a tea party on a budget isn’t difficult. You just kind of use what you have around […]
Bedroom designs on a budget! These seve budget bedroom decor ideas can happen without breaking the bank! Feel like you’re in a new room! Room Makeover There’s something exciting about a room makeover OR REdecorating, especially when it’s your own bedroom. The only problem is that redecorating can cost a […]
Boho Bedroom Bohemian or Boho is definitely one of the most favored interior decor styles next to Scandinavian and minimalist. It’s easy to achieve since you can mix different elements with abandon. Best of all, it’s affordable! If you plan to create a bohemian feel in your living room, here […]
We all outgrow things. And, we all outgrow things throughout life, not just when we’re small kids and literally growing. Our lives change. The direction of our interests, hobbies and passions and the way our personal worlds operate all change. We’re not the same people in our 40s that we […]
What’s it really mean to be downsizing your home? Does that mean you find a home that’s less square footage? A home that’s all on one level? A tiny home? Downsizing has so many different connotations. For those entering their 50s, 60s and beyond, sometimes downsizing sometimes means, among other […]
This post is a paid partnership with True Aussie Beef & Lamb. Believe me, I don’t partner with any brand unless I truly believe in and support their product(s) and the kind of company it is. One that shares similar values as I. Most importantly, I only work for food companies […]
When my dear dear friend, Claudia, asked me if I’d donate a dinner to the fund-raising for Smith Medical Clinic of Pawleys Island, SC, I didn’t take a skinny second to say, YES! I know that I’m so very blessed to be able to afford health care and health insurance, […]
OK, I know you might be thinking, how do you get so excited about a kitchen remodel? And, even more crazy than that, how do you get insanely thrilled, no ecstatic, about a new sink in your kitchen? Now, I’m not a kitchen snob by any means. For goodness sakes, I […]
In my first post on this huge kitchen remodel, I talked about saying goodbye to an old friend. Yes, mixed emotions because this dear friend, my kitchen, has been my steadfast companion for about twenty years. Through thick and thin, hurricanes, cooking and entertaining from two to a hundred people, […]
What makes a friend? What makes someone or something a dear friend? Can a dear friend be an inanimate object. Does it have to live and breathe? Or can it live and breathe but not be human? I think so. I think that friends come in all sizes, shapes, types, […]
CONGRATUATIONS! Our winner is Joanne Lee!! This is a red hot giveaway! Yes, YOU could win this totally gorgeous and wonderful KitchenAid Mixer in this giveaway! And, by the way, I have this very SAME mixer (red hot baby!) in my kitchen, and I LOVE IT! Click on the rafflecopter […]
OK, I’m gonna try to do some intel for you. Intel as in scouring Pinterest for some great ideas for the 4th of July and decor. Pinterest makes life so stinkin’ simple and easy. But, if you have some of my favorite boards for ideas, well, I just might […]
Summer’s big celebration in America is July 4th. It’s a given that there will be parades, fireworks, grilling, BBQs, and lots and lots and lots of red, white and blue. Almost like other big ‘decor’ holidays, like Christmas and Halloween, communities, towns and cities start showing signs of 4th of […]
Spring and Summer mean dining outdoors for me, my family and friends. Mela and Kate, my harvest and farm tables, made from 100+ year-old barnwood, have been lonely all winter. *Sniff Sniff* Sweet Mela endured some trauma in October 2016 when she was nearly swept away by Hurrican Matthew. Thanks […]
Summertime. Such a glorious season. Summertime and the living is easy so George Gershwin’s song goes. We know though for some summertime isn’t easy living but maybe the busiest season of the year. Think farmers. This is when they adhere to the saying of ‘make hay while the sun shines’ time. […]
The holiday season means means entertaining. Brunches. Lunches, Breakfasts. Dinners. Cocktail parties and more. Rather than doing the same ol’ same ol’ table designs with your sit dinners, why not change things up. With just a few tweaks and changes, you can reshape the mood and ambiance of your table. […]
I love to throw a dinner party. Doesn’t matter what the occasion. Birthdays. Weddings. Retirement. Knee replacement. Who cares? All that matters is that everyone’s around the table enjoying great food, conversation, camaraderie, libations, laughter and making special memories. Crafting dinner party tables that talk is the key to a […]
Reeeeeally need your help. I’m vying for the Dream Job of cooking for one week on the Hallmark Channel show, Home and Family. To move to Round 2, I have to have ‘likes’ and ‘comments’. That’s where you come in as friends and food family to help me in this […]
This is a sponsored post. I’m partnering with Brabantia and am receiving compensation to review their storage container products for the kitchen. Believe me, all of the opinions are solely my own. It takes a lot of time to do a product review, and I take my responsibility seriously because […]
Disclosure: First of all, this is a sponsored post. I am receiving compensation for this post. But, rest assured, everything you read is my own opinion, and there’s no way I’d be doing this post otherwise. I’ve spent time reviewing this company and working with their marketing folks. And, I’m […]
Al-fresco. Such a pretty word. It’s Italian and means ‘cool air’. Sounds pretty fancy and maybe prissy, but once you embrace the word in your vocabulary, know the joy it brings then you’ll have no hesitation in inviting your friends and family to an ‘al fresco’ affair. Basically, it’s eating […]
I love coffee. And, I know I’m not alone. I mean just look at the sales of coffee from Dunkin’ Donuts to Starbucks, coffee is a culinary delight and here to stay. Listen up to some interesting facts from the National Coffee Drinking Trends 2010, National Coffee Association reported by the […]
OK, don’t think you have what it takes to make a dazzling table for Christmas Eve dinner or Christmas Day dinner? Think again. Just put on your magic lightbulb thinkin’ cap, and you’ll see that it’s all there. All you need to do is put it together. In 2014 we […]
This post is not so much about words and talk as it is about seeing, feeling and being inspired. That’s what glamorous holiday tables are. Tables that sparkle with joy and happiness. These tables can be actual tables. a park bench or a big rock! It doesn’t matter. What matters […]
Free. We all love free. And, there’s nothing freer than what Mother Nature gives us from Her bounty to use with our entertaining and decor. Regardless of where you are, whatever your geographic area’s foilage/plants, and the time of year, there’s always something that can be used for your table’s […]
Fall’s one my favorite seasons for so many reasons~from the shorter days, falling leaves, start of the holiday season including Halloween for adults! Then there’s an entirely new array of foods for Fall~soups, stews, heartier fare that sticks to your ribs and warms your belly, especially if you’re temperatures start […]
Summer is not summer without two things: iced tea + lemonade! I love teaming with the International Housewares Association’s Inspired Home to review products that make living and life just more fun and boholicious. Now, this is a sponsored post, but not to fret, everything you’re going to read comes […]
Traveling the world is just so easy now. No, I’m not talking about braving the long lines, schlepping through TSA then unpacking your life as you go through the metal detectors and then sometimes getting frisked~I’m talking about jetting around the globe right at home from your kitchen! In the […]
I have a unique and totally French girlfriend, Marie-Christine or ‘Frenchie’, born and raised on a farm in Brittany~~she came to America, fell in love with an American boy, and now, after almost 20 years, they live their unique and beautiful life with their pup, Tashi, in the Rocky Mountains. […]
When I first started thinking about creating a cookbook, and just writing those words still sends goosebumps down my spine, I knew immediately that I wanted it to reflect my style, my panache. It had to be a boho cookbook. Out there on the shelves of bookstores are thousands and […]
Nothing is better than the scents of cookies baking, and in the boho home during the holidays that’s a definite indication of great things about to happen! These are hippie chic twists on cookie faves. Santa, Kris Kringle, Ol’ St. Nicholas, whatever you call him, and his elves work hard […]
Looking for some new recipes to cozy ’round with family and friends during the holidays~~well, here you go~~these most fave boholicious recipes of mine are ‘wrapped’ in holiday glimmer and glamour, sooooooooooooooooo click on the picture and see what you’ll unwrap! Here’s to grooviness in your life and on your […]
Whether you’re decorating your holiday table(s) for 2 or up to 20 or more, it’s always great to create a cozy festive feel that excites the eyes but still works as a functional table where folks all sit around and delve into a memorable dining experience. It’s not costly to […]
Four pounds of thick cut hardwood smoked bacon. Two pounds of ground sausage. Four pounds of ground meats. Three pounds of pasta. Five pounds of new potatoes. Thirty-two eggs. Mounds of fresh vegetables, fruits, cheeses and salad greens. Milk, Juice. A big homemade double chocolate cake. Wine~~lost count on the […]
Gadgets are the best! They save time. They make things easier. They ease stress and work. Who doesn’t need a new gadget in their life. And, if you’re in the kitchen, you probably have some of your favorite gadgets that you just can’t live without. Well, here are seven of […]
So you might be wondering how you can change up your holiday decor without a lot of work and expense~~well, there’s nothing more exhilarating than going bohemian’~~eclectic, colorful, a sassy flair, whimsical and more, the ‘boho’ look gets even more beautiful when there’s spontaneity and the spirit of your soul […]
You probably have so much in your home already that you can use and re-purpose to give your space that eclectic vibrant boho look. It’s not difficult~~da lot of planning~~you want to go with the feel, the flow and the look that comes together in a new way. Now this […]
Seasons bring so much to life—it’s the delicious reminder that nothing’s constant and change is good—letting go of the old and embracing the new. From new foods and nature to what we wear, those of us who live in seasonal areas can shift into new modes of eating, cooking, activities, […]
We express our personality in everything we do~~from your interaction with people, your hairstyle, jewelry, the way you smile, how you entertain and, yes, even with how you set and style your kitchen or dining room table! Your tablescape is a beautiful expression of who you are~~it’s a place where […]
I loved loved the movie ‘Walk the Line’~~about the life of Johnny Cash. I loved the ending when all was good and you saw the little kids playing with the homemade telephone at June and Johnny’s home~~Johnny’s Mama and Daddy were there for a family gathering~~a joyful occasion after so […]
If you’re like me, you see kitchen artistry & beauty in small things~~from a Mason jar with its ‘writing’ and glimmering shine after a good wash and dry to an ebony well-seasoned cast iron skillet, the shapes, colors, textures and nuances of the objects just make me smile. And, being […]
Sometimes you never know what you’re going to get when the stars line up and the force of luck is with you. Yeah, I’m talking about boho scavenging & bingo finds! So much of my food styling finds have come from unlikely places~~trash piles, discarded objects on a curb just […]
Each Christmas I try to have a ‘theme’ for giving to family and friends~~last year, for my three grown adult boys, it was the creation of ‘Legacy Boxes’~~each got three, really attractive hip looking {you know the Pottery Barn or IKEA look} boxes that I had lovingly spent time filling […]
I’m the kinda person who lives and operates with lots of spontaneity. It can be as simple as going to put a book back on the book shelf, noticing say something dusty, and spending the next few hours tearing apart the bookshelves, cleaning, re-arranging and re-designing. Maybe that’s called getting […]
The end of summer signals the ushering in of Fall, and likewise the ending of winter brings on Spring, so you may say ‘what’s so big about that?’ “Duhhhh Ally, change of seasons.,,hello, been going on forevvvvahhhh!” Well, not so quick~~that means I’m totally ready for a change of venue […]
I’ve been having a lot of folks over the past couple of years, friends that follow my antics in the world of cooking and life in social media, ask me about my kitchen~~what it’s like, how it’s laid out, what works for me, how do I have it organized, and […]
