Funyuns, Zatarain’s and Dream Whip. Wait. What? I can’t imagine that these three things together have any relevance in your world. They don’t sound like they’d have any relevance to each other, for that matter. Weird. It is weird, unless… Read moreFunyuns, Zatarain’s, and Dream Whip
Working at the Starbucks Reserve Roastery and Tasting Room in Seattle, barista Claire Ostermeier became inspired to create new desserts using the coffee all around her. She began to experiment, combining a variety of ingredients that highlighted both sweet and… Read moreCoffee Bean Peanut Brittle with Sea Salt & Espresso
Happy New Year to all my readers, blogging buddies, family and friends! I am so grateful to have you in my life and and for your support during this third year of my blog. I appreciate you more than you could know!… Read moreHappy New Year and the 2015 Best of the Nest
Like many of us, I’ve been crazily preparing a shopping list and schedule for the holiday season. After pouring through recipes books and going cross-eyed on Pinterest, I finally pushed it all aside to take a break. I didn’t remember… Read moreLet Sprouts Prepare Your Holiday Meal and #PassTheJoy
If a private lanai, your own personal butler service and 17 pillow choices sound like ingredients for your perfect honeymoon, look no further than these sleek hotel honeymoon suites. Full disclosure: They don’t come cheap! Deluxe Overwater Lagoon Suite at… Read more10 of the Most Luxurious Honeymoon Suites Ever
There are some truths you just don’t find out until you’ve done it—a legal-name-change veteran’s take on making it official. If you want to save some time, fast-track everything with HitchSwitch. 1. You may be flipping through your wedding album before you have… Read more7 Things No One Tells You About Changing Your Name
Fall is here, and you know what that means: Oktoberfest! In fact, there is a large Oktoberfest celebration right here in Georgia in an amazing little town called Helen. The 45th Annual Oktoberfest is held each year from mid-September through November… Read moreOktoberfest Dishes
Summer refreshment at Starbucks comes in many flavors – from Honeycomb Crunch Frappuccino® blended beverages in Asia to Caramel Coffee Jelly Frappuccino® blended beverages in Europe. Here are more than a dozen summer beverages found in Starbucks stores around the world: Asia… Read moreSummer at #Starbucks Around the World
So many get-togethers during the summertime – picnic, beach, pool, backyard, lake, park, you name it. Instead of bringing what everyone else brings (you know I’m talking about potato salad, right?) surprise your friends with this fruit-filled melon, and everyone… Read moreWatermelon Fruit Bowl
While my daughter and I are travelling, I’m very fortunate that my friend Adriana from Daily Dose of Design has agreed to be a guest writer on the Nest during the month of May. You’ll really enjoy her tips, recipes and fabulous “designer… Read more10 Tips for Shopping at Home Goods (Guest Post) #DailyDoseofDesign
