When we were learning about John’s patron saint, Simeon, during his confirmation preparation, we decided that we would celebrate his feast day at home each year. This wasn’t something I did growing up, but we love to eat, we love to celebrate, and I thought it would be a nice way to “remember” our patron… Read More
I looked for a long time for the perfect thing for our front door in those winter weeks between Christmas and Valentine’s Day before finding this Have Mercy cross a few years ago. I love putting it up at the start of January, and then again for the Easter season. Seeing the little uplights in this photo… Read More
It’s been a long time since I had the pleasure of eating at Boma Flavors of Africa at Animal Kingdom Lodge. It’s pretty out of the way unless you are staying there, but it is one I make a point to enjoy when I am! Boma is located on the lower level of the lobby,… Read More
Welcome Anna Dasher! Santa delivered the joyful news and our family officially grew by four feet on the very last day of 2021!! The sisters fell right into their movie roles. Anna is constantly knocking at the door to play. Elsa is all “Not now, Anna” and “Go away, Anna”. The rest of us are… Read More
After a day spent at home resting, watching football, reading and working on our new puzzle, we enjoyed our 19th annual New Years Day meal! I gave myself gorgeous white linen napkins with a metallic god monogram for Christmas (ha!) and they were the jumping off point for my table. It was sparkly and festive… Read More
We kicked off our New Years Eve festivities at a delicious dinner out with Whit. John was with friends. Afterwards, Whit had a few friends over to our place. He didn’t want to miss a good meal out, and so he started his soiree later in the evening. It is such a strange feeling with… Read More
A bright new year full of possibilities and adventure is on the horizon, and I love taking time at the end of each year to look back on what YOU loved about Dixie Delights in 2021. What a ride! Top Posts of 2021 My Home Tour The Saga of the Spider (thankfully we have a great… Read More