Purple Coneflower / Echinacea

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Pin It These Purple Coneflower, otherwise known as Echinacea, are popping up all over our yard. We originally planted them in just a few places, but they’ve happily reseeded in other spots. I think I’ll let them be. It’s fun to have a splash of color where you don’t expect it. And they’re not hurting anything or anyone. One of the places it has found continue reading …

Mighty Tea

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The hustle and bustle has finally settled down around here. And I don’t know about you, but a nice cozy chair, and a good book sounds like a pretty nice evening to me. Top it off with a cup of warm, comforting tea and it’s nearing perfection on the chillin’ meter right now for me. I’m a big iced tea drinker, but a warm cup continue reading …

Sweet on Tea – Part I

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There’s nothing as refreshing as the perfect glass of iced tea. Freshly brewed. Perfectly sweetened – not too much, not too little. I love me some iced tea. Not sure if I have what it takes to be considered an iced tea expert. Connoisseur? Yes. Picky? Most definitely. And I know I’m not alone. I have friends (and you know who you are) who make continue reading …