Debbie Macomber 2019 Reader Retreat
March 29th- March 31st, 2019. Come relax, unwind and attend workshops taught by local artisans with Debbie Macomber at the 2019 Reader Retreat! Space is limited to first 130 people, to provide a welcoming and close-knit experience, event tickets sold through Alderbrook Resort and Spa. Read more
2017 Reader Retreat at Alderbrook Resort and Spa
October 27th – October 29th, 2017 Come relax, unwind and attend workshops taught by local artisans with Debbie Macomber, at the 2017 Reader Retreat! Space is limited to first 100 people, to provide a welcoming and close-knit experience, event tickets sold through Alderbrook Resort and Read more
Black-Bottom Coconut Cream Pie
Black-Bottom Coconut Cream Pie 1 baked pie crust ½ cup sugar ¼ cup cornstarch 2 cups half-and-half 4 egg yolks 3 Tbsp butter 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup sweetened coconut flakes ½ cup chocolate chips ¼ cup heavy Read more
New Years Resolutions
As we welcome 2017, I am focused on my word for this year, dreamer. And with that in mind, I have come up with some resolutions to help guide me through the year. My hope is that these ideas will Read more
Fresh Starts
I do love fresh starts and there’s none better than the beginning of a new year. There always seems to be hope and enthusiasm around this time of year. Such eagerness to dig in and make positive changes in our lives. Read more
Honey Chipotle Oven Roasted Ribs
Honey Chipotle Oven-Roasted Ribs Serves 6 ¼ cup minced canned chipotle chiles in adobo ¼ cup honey ¼ cup mustard powder 1 ½ tsp black pepper 3 Tbsp coarse salt 5 lbs pork spareribs 1/3 cup honey Preheat oven to Read more
Dream Jar
The Giving Season
It’s that time of year when the search for the perfect gift begins. I can always tell by the number of catalogs that hit my mailbox. As a mother and grandmother, I have my eye out for something special, a Read more
Peppermint Oreo Truffles
Peppermint Oreo Truffles Makes about 40 truffles 1 package Oreos, crushed 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk 1 tsp peppermint extract ¼ tsp vanilla extract 1/4 tsp salt 16 oz white chocolate chips Peppermint candies, crushed Combine crushed Oreos, sweetened Read more
December 2016
In December, we are giving away a BOSE SoundLink Color bluetooth speaker and a copy of TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS. Listening to your favorite holiday music and curling up with a great book are perfect ways to enjoy the season! Read more
October 2016
This month I’m partnering with Balsam Hill. Balsam Hill’s harvest and Halloween decor will fill your home with the heartwarming colors of the season. Create a festive and inviting atmosphere with the colorful Autumn Acorn Wreath and twinkling Pre-Lit Twig Read more
Chocolate Covered Pretzel Apples
Chocolate-covered Pretzel Apples 1 Hershey’s Milk Chocolate Bar 1 package Green Rips Licorice belts 3 cups twist pretzels 6 oz red Candy Melts Cut each rectangle of chocolate into 6-8 sticks for the stems. Set aside. Using kitchen scissors, Read more
Sweet Tomorrows Printable Recipe Card
Sweet Tomorrows Recipe Card 4×6 download now!
August 2016
In August we are thrilled to bring you a great summer giveaway! This month’s giveaway grand prize is a $200 Magnolia Market Gift Card paired with a signed hardcover of SWEET TOMORROWS. What could be better than shopping at this Read more
A Summer Centerpiece
Painted Mason Jars Tools: Mason jars Acrylic matte paint Foam paint brush Fine-grit Sandpaper Start with a clean jar so your paint will adhere correctly. Use the foam paint brush to paint your jar all over with the acrylic Read more
Buttermilk Berry Shortcakes
Buttermilk Berry Shortcakes Makes 8 2 cups flour 2 Tbsp sugar, plus more for sprinkling 2 tsp baking powder ½ tsp salt 10 Tbsp cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces ¾ cup buttermilk 1 egg, whisked well, for egg Read more
My love for Cameos
I’m not sure when or why I became fascinated with cameos. It could be because they are carved from sea shells and I’ve always loved being close to the ocean. I purchased my first cameo while in Italy, as a Read more
Rose Harbor Series Binge Reading Challenge
I am excited to bring you the chance to binge read my Rose Harbor Series, with the anticipated final novel coming this August! I put together a Rose Harbor Series Guide that will guide you through reading each book in the series. Don’t miss Read more
Be an Encourager
“A word of encouragement after failure is worth more than an hour of praise after success” – Anonymous I’d been writing for five years and had four completed manuscripts yet had not sold a single word of fiction. The rejections Read more
How to Throw a Summer Party- Honey Soy Chicken Skewers
Honey Soy Chicken Skewers Serves 4 3 garlic cloves, minced ½ cup soy sauce ¼ cup honey 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs 15 wooden skewers Salt and pepper Combine garlic, soy sauce, and honey in a large bowl. Read more
How to Throw a Summer Party- Blackberry Mojito
Blackberry Mojito Makes 1 drink 4 blackberries 1/8th of a lime 8 mint leaves 2 Tbsp superfine sugar 1 ½ oz light rum 1 cup ice 4 oz club soda Place blackberries, lime wedge, mint leaves, and superfine Read more
Talbots Fashion and Fiction June 15th
I’m excited to be a part of a new summer reading partnership that Talbots and Random House put together. You can visit Talbots’ site to enjoy a free reading guide for A Girl’s Guide to Moving On, plus enter to Read more
