Dawn Stary

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Tasty Tuesday: Fair Trade Pumpkin Bread

Fall! This is my most favorite time of the year. Well, actually October to January 1st is my most favorite time of the year.  I adore this time of year’s holidays and I adore sweater weather.  In San Diego this is great sweater weather time even into January! Since this time of year seems best […]

Our Beautiful Wooden Pieces

Growing up in my home meant you knew a thing or two about wood and all of its variations. My paternal grandfather, uncle and father were all amateur wood craftsmen.  My grandfather and uncle won awards for the pieces they created and all of the woodwork in my childhood home was made by my father […]

Syria

The civil war in Syria started in early 2011 and has taken a devastating toll on the country and it’s people.  It’s estimated that over 100,00 people have died as a result of the war and there are nearly a million refugees. The numbers are staggering, the tragedy unfathomable. I’d like to share with you […]

Tabletop Tuesday: Serving Pieces

Serving pieces are, of course, another important part of the shared tabletop experience. Beautiful and functional serving pieces can help set the mood of the meal. Below I have highlight three pieces that would bring ease and grace to any meal. Each item is made of a different material and are different in share and […]