I mentioned last week that we are so looking forward to Whit’s first communion in May. Well, there’s nothing like a party to spur you into action, right?! I got right to work this weekend planting SPRING in my pots!! I have to say, it felt SO good and looks SO good already. I wanted to… Read More
I can’t think of a more patriotic way to mark America’s birthday and our love for our country than flying the glorious Old Glory. I keep a tub of flags in all shapes and sizes and reuse them year after year. They only take a few minutes to put out because we leave the mini… Read More
When we moved in, the homes on either side of us were still well loved by their original owners. In fact, we became very close to Miss J (she was kind of a fixture in our day) and we were all saddened when she passed away a while back. If you’ll remember, the big mirror… Read More
I just adore this time of the year in the South. Everything has greened up, the days are getting longer and the weather makes it very pleasant to be outside. We spent the time between Honey’s big 40th trip and his party getting the yard in ship shape order. You know, fun chores like spreading… Read More
So, to say I’m obsessed with this meal would be putting it lightly. Mother made it down in Savannah and I’ve since whipped it up twice back home. I served it once on it’s own as a veggie supper and a second time as a side with our favorite Barefoot Contessa flank steak. Cheese Grits… Read More
Before the “ankle incident”, we spent a day preparing and planting our herb and veggie garden and it’s looking great!! (Please excuse the eye sore next door. I cannot WAIT for the new owners to finish up their NINE month renovation. It is non stop hammering and drilling and spraying and loading and dumping. Not… Read More
When we were gathering supplies for our garden this spring, I picked up a packet of moonflower seeds for half off at the Home Depot. They were full of promise with statements like “giant white fragrant flowers” and “easy to grow”, yet I was skeptical given my black thumb. So, I threw a few in… Read More