Month: April 2009
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Southern Tablescape Thursday
This week the tablescape is Easter Champagne Brunch. It was supposed to be on the back porch but the wind didn’t want to cooperate. After the vase fell over and got water on my tablecloth, I decided to move it inside! Be sure to join me tomorrow for a special Good Friday edition of A…
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Southern Marigolds
I am just itching to get my garden going, but, as I’ve written about before, I know the folly of planting too early. My seedlings are getting anxious as well, I think. They are ready to get out of their restrictive pots and get into the soil where they can spread. I’m starting my marigold…
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Southern Dove
I was snapping some pics this morning and happened to notice this dove. I have doves living near by that visit my bird feeders. I love how the treat me to their soothing coos at the end of the day. When I fill my bird feeder, I always sprinkle some extra seed on the ground…
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Southern Holy Week
Early this year, I wrote a post about my 2009 predictions. One of them was that with the economic down-turn, people would get back to basics. This week is a good opportunity to do just that by enjoying the beauty of Easter. Just this past weekend, our city held an Easter egg hunt in the…
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Southern Frugal Friday
Last week, I posted a “Frugal Friday” post and said I needed more sources for online coupons. Well, Miss Theresa at Take A Sentimental Journey was kind enough to let me know a great source for coupon information and other great money saving ideas. Check out Hazelruthe’s blog post on coupons. I’ve also found some…
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Southern Thursday Tablescape
Another tablescape hosted by Between Naps on the Porch. Today’s tablescape is “coffee on the porch.” As you can see, my little doggie, Bailey, decided he liked the chair (or maybe he just wanted to be in the pics, the little ham). The coffee set is one that I’ve had for several years. It isn’t…
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Southern Random Things
I’ve read several of these “random things about me” posts and have always found them very interesting. I was asked to write one myself and I’ll have to say it was kind of fun to write. So, here it is, 25 random things about me. Probably more than anyone wants to know 🙂 1. I…