We celebrated sweet Caroline’s first birthday at the most swoon-worthy little soiree last weekend. Sister put together this darling affair at CamiCakes Creamery in Smyrna’s West Village. They were absolute dolls to work with and the cupcakes and ice creams were divine!! Everything was so precious that I had a terrible time trying to narrow… Read More
John was beyond excited to choose the Tiny Prints Great White design for his Valentine cards this year. I was so not surprised, seeing as he looks forward to Shark Week fifty-one weeks a year and my DVR is overflowing with episodes of River Monsters. Now, I was on a serious mission to find shark… Read More
This Sunday Supper dish is an oldie but a goodie. I shared it last January with my three favorite chili recipes, but it’s yummy enough (and easy to boot) to warrant a second post on the old blog. Southwest Soup 1 pound ground beef 1 cup coarsely chopped onion 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 (16-oz.)… Read More
After using such darling Tiny Prints invitations for our Fireside Hot Chocolate Soiree and Southern New Year’s Feast, I was thrilled to see that they are offering pint sized, personalized Valentine’s perfect for the littles!! I just finished up Whit’s treats for his pre-K class and just couldn’t be happier with the result. (Yes, I… Read More
Once the Christmas decorations come down and are boxed away for the next year, I kind of relish a clean and simple home for a while. Yes, it can seem empty, but I like it. For the month of January, I simply moved my Southern Homes & Gardens boxwood wreath from the foyer to the… Read More
We had the great pleasure of spending the long weekend at a fun and adventure filled getaway at Wilderness at the Smokies in Sevierville TN!! If you’ll remember, this was the littles’ “something to do” gift from Santa, so we’ve been counting down the days since Christmas morning! The resort is an easy four hour… Read More
Y’all have seriously blown me away with your orders for preppy notebooks over the last week!!! Oh my, I’ve been working like a dog. THANK YOU for your support. And while I’m at it, today is the last day to place orders and have them ship this month. Orders placed after today will mail mid-February.… Read More