When I shared a snippet of From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler in my to-read stack, I was overwhelmed with messages and comments saying “that was my favorite childhood book”! A week or so later, and before I had even started it, I volunteered to help Whit’s teacher organize the library in… Read More
The Magnolia Table Chicken & Dumplings was another big hit around here! It is one of the ultimate comfort foods, in my opinion. I’ve made numerous variations of this dish over the years and this one was our favorite. Now, here is what Jo’s looks like… … and here’s mine. Barf. It looks awful but it tastes… Read More
Happy November!! I had two people ask me this week about storing holiday decor. I don’t have a photo of that, but I did dig up how I store all of my door hangers on hangers on a rod in my attic. I added this puzzle to our collection this Halloween when I fell in… Read More
Whit saved up a little donation and couldn’t wait to spend another afternoon reading to the cats at a local no-kill shelter. They allow a few kids in at a time and create a library environment where they read in a soft voice while the cats roam around. They always seem to flock near the… Read More
I am soooo excited to say that one of my dearest, truest friends is one of only four finalists in the Lilly Pulitzer For the Love of Lilly contest! She’s one of the kindest, most deserving people I have the honor of knowing. Her late mother purchased her first two pieces for her when she was… Read More
Honey and I were so excited to be invited by The Murder Mystery Co. to their dinner show in Atlanta last weekend! It had been years since we have been to one and even more years since we hosted our own back in the day. The theme for our evening was Midnight at the Masquerade. Guests… Read More
UPDATED REVIEW HERE One of our all time favorite Disney restaurants is Le Cellier Steakhouse, beautifully tucked away in the Canada Pavilion of Epcot’s World Showcase. We eat here on almost every trip, with our selections ranging from just soup to three course meals depending on the visit. The Canada pavilion is one of my… Read More