Residence Joy

Hi there! I’m thrilled you’re here! I’m Dana, a quasi-designer, craft enthusiast, canine loving foodie that loves to write about all the joys at home. In the real world I sell houses. This is my blog, welcome to Residence Joy and Welcome Home!

Dana Stewart

Tastes of Summer

Feel the heat of the sun? Summer is HERE. That means it’s time for fresh vegetables.  Okra growing in my reaised bed vegetable garden Feel the heat of the sun? Is your air conditioning running nonstop throughout the day? Mine is, but I live in zone 7a. Does that sound like something you’d read about […]

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Candy Cane Caprese

A simple gluten-free classic Italian appetizer with a holiday theme.  5 Ingredients – 10 Minutes to Plate 4-5 Roma tomatoes 16 ounces bite size mozzarella balls Fresh basil  Balsamic vinegar Crackers  This appetizer comes together so quickly, and you can make it as large or as small as your needs. I serve on my wood

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Doggie Weather Report

THE WORLD IS YOUR PET’S BATHROOM It sounds crazy, I know. But hear me out. You have a beloved pup and three or four times a day it happens…. The potty train, a poop shift, the sniff-o-rama, if you will.  I’m referencing canine bathroom breaks. You’re spoiled. When you have to go it’s always the

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Charcuterie Slider

Charcuterie Sliders

Charcuterie ( shaar koo tr ee) Sliders To charcuterie or not to charcuterie, that is the question. IF you can pronounce the word itself.  Origins of the epic ‘meat board’ began in the 15th Century in the butcher shops of France. During the time when Shakespeare was writing plays in Elizabethan London and Galileo was

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Snowpeople Ornaments

What’s not to love about Christmas ornaments? Whenever I shop – especially at craft shows, I am immediately drawn to the festive and whimsical orbs. Ornaments are sentimental and thoughtful, yet inexpensive projects, which makes for a perfect gift. I call these snow people ornaments – you can differentiate between snowman and snow woman with

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