For John’s sweet sixteen, Sister and her family took him to dinner at Bones Steakhouse, an Atlanta institution. They had such a marvelous time at this milestone age that we proclaimed it a rite of passage for all the cousins! In December, it was Whit’s turn, and just last month we had the honor of… Read More
I recently wrapped up the Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas, and I can honestly say it’s one of the best series I’ve read. This is s strong statement… maybe the best since Harry Potter. I devoured book after book over the course of the spring and summer, and found myself missing the… Read More
I made the most divine lemon cake to enjoy over the long holiday weekend, and not a single crumb was left before we were even halfway through! This one was truly a labor of love … zesting eight lemons and squeezing out every last drop of their juice. (I used the extra juice for fresh… Read More
By kicking off the long holiday weekend at the Braves game Wednesday night, it felt like a full-fledged vacation right here at home! Honey and the boys have played more holes of golf than I can count, grabbing every available tee time they could find. With the boys away, I pulled together a spontaneous game… Read More
We kicked off an extra-long holiday weekend with a night out at the Braves! Thanks to our sweet friends L & J, we enjoyed cheering on the home team from the Truist Club. It was the perfect summer evening for baseball – a light breeze, clear skies, and the stands packed with Braves fans. Does… Read More
We ended up with the most delightful June evening for our Sips & Suits mahjong night! I couldn’t resist taking advantage of the clear, cool-ish night and set up our game in the courtyard. Arrivals were at 6:30, with game play starting promptly at 7. That first half hour is always for a few bites… Read More
These Tri-Berry Muffins are the perfect make-ahead for the upcoming holiday festivities. My family devoured them – most notably complimenting the nice sugary crust on top. And, with the berries being so very fresh right now, it is the perfect time to whip up a batch! >>Tri-Berry Muffins Recipe<< From Barefoot Contessa At Home Wishing… Read More