What’s in My Wine Toolbox?
Kara Bordson2025-09-18T20:36:28-07:00There are so many wine tools out there—it’s hard to know what actually helps and what just fills a drawer.
September 2025
August 2025
Photo Napkin Rings
Kara Bordson2025-08-21T18:52:45-07:00Of all the little touches I add to a table, this one tends to leave the most lasting impression. It’s easy, inexpensive, and works beautifully for any celebration.
Frozen Herbs in Oil
Kara Bordson2025-09-19T09:58:35-07:00Freezing herbs in oil is a simple way to preserve those fleeting summer flavors. With just a few basic tools and a little planning, you can tuck those fresh, vibrant notes into tiny time capsules.
July 2025
Rocking Chairs
Kara Bordson2025-07-18T15:06:01-07:00There’s something undeniably soothing about a rocking chair.
April 2025
Tools for Life
Kara Bordson2025-05-05T13:27:40-07:00If I call it a junk drawer, it’s bound to fill up with just that…junk!
Green Tomato Salsa
Kara Bordson2025-04-22T13:17:21-07:00This garden-inspired salsa celebrates the season’s first tomatoes—tangy, unexpected, and perfect for outdoor entertaining.
Meet me on the Porch
Kara Bordson2025-04-04T11:11:35-07:00When the weather plays along, porches—no matter the size—become a natural extension of your home.
January 2025
Radishes & Roses
Kara Bordson2025-02-06T18:55:13-07:00This is a show stopping arrangement and a true farm to table centerpiece!
Celebrate Mardi Gras at Home—No Parade Needed!
Kara Bordson2025-02-06T20:09:06-07:00As a New Orleans native, Mardi Gras has always been a special tradition for me—but you don’t have to be from New Orleans to embrace its magic.
My Decluttering Routine
Kara Bordson2025-01-03T15:27:12-07:00Each year, I like to kick things off with a lighthearted approach to decluttering—treating it as a refresh, not a chore.