Over the weekend I had the great pleasure of introducing John to one of the deep South’s most quintessential snacks: Coke & peanuts. It’s almost a rite of passage down here to sit on a porch, in a pick-up or even at the filling station and savor this salty sweet goodness. I had picked up… Read More
So, on a complete whim a few weeks ago I revealed that I work. I know, I know. Just when you thought you knew more than you ever wanted to know about me. I actually do keep a few things private :-) If you will, let me start from the beginning… Growing up, Coca-Cola was… Read More
This is something I’ve been thinking about blogging pretty much since the inception of Dixie Delights. I first became aware of Grey Gardens when HBO aired their special back in 2009. We were living with bestie S and “Mr. Todd” for about two months, and came across it one night. We were absolutely captivated and… Read More
I’ve already over-shared on John’s favorite Christmas gift of the year (Ticket to Ride), and wanted to follow suit with the baby’s best – the Sour Candy Factory Kit . He’s been itching to give it a go so we spent all.morning.long in the kitch yesterday whipping up all sorts of … um… interesting… Read More
If you’ve been following along with our Instagram escapades, you’ll know that Christmas 2014 was the holiday of Ticket To Ride*. John received the game from my parents for Christmas and we have played it every day, multiple times a day, since then! The adults even stayed up late after the littles were fast… Read More
I first mentioned my love for Beaufort Bonnet Company in my Dressing Southern Tots post of yore. The company’s hallmark bonnet, based on a generations-old heirloom pattern from the coastal town of Beaufort, South Carolina, is one of my all time favorites for little girls. I mean, every time I got pregnant I crossed all… Read More
I positively love every.single.thing. about the Nutcracker ballet. My very favorite rendition…and I’ve seen A LOT as a self professed Nutcracker lover… is the American Ballet Theater’s 1977 production with Gelsey Kirkland and Mikhail Baryshnikov. For a more modern two minute update, y’all absolutely HAVE to see this ad!! The Bailey’s drinking Nutcracker lover in… Read More