It’s been a good while since I’ve shared an Empress cocktail. Do you remember my pandemic project?! When I ran across this recipe on their Instagram, I knew I had to gather the ingredients to take to my girls weekend in the mountains. We thoroughly enjoyed it there, and Honey and I also enjoyed it… Read More
Happy February! I was excited to flip the calendar and pull out all the pink things and hearts. This is one of my favorite door hangers! January and February are particularly dreary here in Atlanta and it adds a much needed splash of fun and color. I have no idea what I was thinking when I… Read More
A couple of weeks ago I went ahead and added a few sweet touches to my decor for Valentine’s Day. I put them up a little sooner than usual so we could enjoy them for a good solid month. Over the years, Mother painted and cut the garland for me, and made the three heart… Read More
I’ve been sharing our Valentine’s “Heart Attack” since 2012 here on the blog, and even more than a decade later, it is one that never gets old. You really only need paper and something to write with, and it takes just a few minutes of time each day. Since I live a real, in the… Read More
This weekend I had the luxury to get away for two nights with two of my oldest friends. We stayed at a family cabin in the North Georgia mountains that I’ve been fortunate enough to visit a number of times over the last three decades. We spent most of our time in comfy clothes, sipping… Read More
UPDATED August 2025 This latest update of my favorite resort features pictures of the STUNNING suite renovations, as well as details on every nook and cranny of the resort. It is no secret that it is my absolute personal favorite resort at Walt Disney Resort, and the one we choose most often for our family.… Read More
I am excited to share an absolutely divine winter soup with you tonight. It is the epitome of cozy comfort food. I adore the one in the soup bar at Publix and this is just as tasty – but much more affordable to feed my hungry family. Chicken & Wild Rice Soup You can find… Read More