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            Good order is the foundation of all things. – Edmund Burke Now is the perfect time to get your home organized and ready for the upcoming Thanksgiving/holiday season especially if you are hosting out-of-town guests and relatives.   An organized space not only looks great, but it also functions a lot better and will help to lessen the stress of having guests and planning a holiday dinner.   Every room in your house should be a well-thought-out and functional space equipped with storage solutions to help declutter and beautify your abode.  The kitchen, bedrooms, laundry room, and home office are the key areas that need to be well-organized as they get the most traffic.  Tackle each room at a time making sure your storage supplies are on hand before you start (e.g baskets, labels, dividers).   Room Organizing Ideas Kitchen/Pantry For a more cohesive pantry use wicker baskets and glass bottles for storage and l...

  "Inside every seed is the potential for an incredible harvest." - Farrah Gray. Ripe, juicy, and sweet tomatoes are full of nutrients such as potassium, Vitamin B, E, C, and a substance called lycopene, which has been linked to many health benefits, including reduced risk of cancer and heart disease.  Tomatoes are also a good source of fiber, approx. 1.5 grams per (average-size) tomato.   Farro on the other hand is a nutritious grain that has been around for thousands of years.  It has a nutty taste and a chewy texture (light brown in color) and is packed full of protein, fiber, minerals, B vitamins, magnesium and, antioxidants.   You can cook Farro in place of white rice for dinner and it can be used as an ingredient in stews, soups, and, salads.  See recipe below:   Farro and Tomato Salad Ingredients: 1 1/2 c.  farro 4 tbsp.  olive oil, divided  3 tbsp.  small capers patted dry 2 c.  fresh flat-leaf parsley  3...

  “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” —Leonardo Da Vinci Fall 2021 is all about a neutral color palette consisting of rust, tan, cream, white, navy blue, soft blue, and grey, and textured accessories creating a cozy farmhouse aura.   If you love earth tones and velvety textures, then fall 2021 is definitely for you.  In order to achieve a more modern fall aesthetic below are a few items that you might want to incorporate to get that look: a rustic vase in brown or taupe a woven striped square throw pillow artificial berry plant woven storage baskets framed wall art (nature-inspired) smoked glass vase plush velvety throw in navy, dark forest green, or brown fall wreath (green or rust) Decor Tips: Modern neutral fall interiors consist of using white or pale pumpkins, items from nature (twigs/branches), cozy pillows and throws, art objects that are white or grey, curved chairs, and vintage-inspired textiles.   If you are on a tight budget, use what yo...

  "Fashion is the armor to survive the reality of everyday life." — Bill Cunningham The tried and true button-down shirt has long been a staple in every fashion lover's closet.  It is versatile, sophisticated, very easy to maintain, and timeless.   A simple white button-down shirt can be paired with almost everything in your wardrobe, e.g. jeans, skirts, Bermuda shorts, biker shorts, and of course dress pants/slacks.  It is the go-to piece for summer/fall 2021.   Below are 5 Ways To Wear A Button-Down Shirt In 2021: (Source: Pinterest)                                                                                    #1                                     ...

 " You can have anything you want in life if you dress for it.                                                         Unknown If you need a wardrobe update for summer 2021, and feel stuck, look no further than street style fashion.  Street style has been influencing fashion for years, especially celebrity street style.   Street fashion is not just for the youth, anyone can rock street style.  It is an individual take on fashion and lifestyle such as trendy sneakers, hats, jackets, handbags, jewellery and  T-shirts . Since summer outfits can repeat themselves quite quickly, that's where street  fashion lends a hand.  You can turn a boring outfit into something unique and trendy by incorporating some street style influence.  Just take take a look at these photos below:          ...

Cocktails are the perfect way to cool down and refresh yourself from the hot days of summer.   Below are three delicious non-alcoholic cocktails made with fresh fruits and vegetables that will certainly cool you down on a hot humid day.   Limonana Ingredients 1 ½ ounces mint syrup (below) 1 ounce fresh lemon juice East Imperial Yuzu Tonic Mint sprig Mint Syrup 1 packed cup fresh mint 1 cup simple syrup (1 part sugar and 1 part water) Directions Fill a collins glass with ice. In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add 1 1/2 ounces mint syrup and 1 ounce fresh lemon juice, and shake until chilled. Pour into glass. Top with East Imperial Yuzu Tonic.  Garnish with a mint sprig and a lemon round. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Fill a large bowl with ice water. Add 1 packed cup fresh mint to boiling liquid, and cook for 17 seconds. Using a strainer, transfer mint to the bowl of ice water. Strain, and squeeze out excess water. Blend mint with 1 cup simple syrup (...