Dan and I love to entertain at our home. When we lived in our grand old Greek revival in Atchison, welcoming large groups was no big deal. But our snug little lake cottage where we live now just doesn’t have the space for big gatherings. So when we renovated the house, we decided to make the most of … [Read more...]
Fabulous Outdoor Fall Fete
The weather is too beastly hot in Kansas for me to do much entertaining in the late summer, but as soon as the tiniest autumn chill is in the air, I start planning for a fall fete on my patio. One of my favorite ways to spend a bright, clear fall evening is under the canopy of amber, red and orange … [Read more...]
6 Essentials for a Perfect Porch
It happens every year. There’s always an unseasonably warm day toward the end of winter when I lose my head. Giddily, I tell myself that winter is over and it’s time to get my porch ready for outdoor living. I sweep the floor, uncover the furniture, pull the cushions from the basement … [Read more...]
Go Play Outside
Every spring, I count down the days until I can open my porch for the summer season. Dan and I practically live on the screened porch, a sanctuary where we can enjoy our morning coffee, sneak in a Sunday nap or entertain family and friends. But before we move outside for the season, I always give my … [Read more...]