18 Ideabooks by Liza Hawkins

My husband and I have owned two houses together. The first one was built in 1953 and had all of the age and none of the charm of the era in the kitchen: old wooden cabinets, cheap linoleum over the old original flooring, a rusting metal sink — you get...

April showers bring May flowers — or so they say. Liven up your kitchen with fabulous bold floral prints, the brighter the better. Don't be afraid to go bold with floral accessories in the kitchen. I promise they'll bring a smile to your face! —...

There's something classically delightful about wooden kitchen accessories. With simple lines, an earthy feel and quiet practicality (I love practicality in the kitchen), it's easy to fill your cooking space with everything bamboo and beyond. Spoons, salad...

I'm not much of a gardener, and granted, I don't have much space in my tiny backyard to garden anyway. But I do enjoy having fresh herbs at my beck and call. Thankfully, there are clever ways to easily accommodate a fresh herb garden in or near your small...

Whether it serves a certain function, has an artistic flair or is a holiday accent, the right mug for sipping your tea, coffee or hot cocoa is important to have. From mugs for sipping while wrapped up in a blanket on a snowy Sunday afternoon to travel-friendly...

Pantone recently announced Emerald as its Color of the Year for 2013. Say bye-bye to 2012's energizing Tangerine Tango, and welcome prosperous...

Is there ever a time of year that's filled with as much baking as November and December? Between Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Eve and all the other holidays in between, you could very easily become a bake-aholic. Whether you're a cookie, pie and...

There comes a time when the important job of hosting Thanksgiving gets passed down from one generation to the next. Until that duty is placed in your lap, it's hard to fully understand the complexity of what it takes to be the host. From having the right...

Halloween is right around the corner, and if you're feeling kitchen-crafty, then there's nothing more apropos than baking — no, decorating — the perfect spooky cupcake. Have fun with it! — Liza from (a)Musing...

The school year begins in a little over a week for my 7-year-old, and the age-old question begins again: "Am I a packer or a buyer?" She really does love to bring a packed lunch, and I like to make the meal fun for her when I can. There are loads of cool...

Whenever I'm cooking, I like to have my kitchen tools at the ready, whether I need wooden spoons, spatulas (I love my wooden spatula) or a good set of tongs. Having a handy container or two sitting on my countertop is key, and far, far better than...

Cobalt blue is such a soothing, visually pleasing color in a kitchen. From backsplash tiles to wine glasses, you'll love how a deep cobalt hue brings life to what can otherwise be a boring, drab space. It's like eye candy! — Liza from (a)Musing...

Nothing says summer like eating a juicy, freshly-grilled burger! These 20 ideas will help get your grilling juices flowing so you can create some great warm-weather meals for friends and family. — Liza from (a)Musing...

Cinco de Mayo's right around the corner and party hosts all over are dusting off their blenders in preparation for large quantities of margaritas. Whether on the rocks or blended, a frosty margarita can be the perfect accompaniment to warm and spicy freshly-made...

It's March and spring is in the air! Flowers, sunshine, longer days — they're all spectacular after a long, cold winter. Hopefully these fun floral placemats will help transform your kitchen and lift your spirits! — Liza from (a)Musing...