Month: September 2009

  • Southern Observations

    Dr. Andrew Weil wrote a book called Eight Weeks to Optimum Health. One of the things he recommends is having fresh flowers in your home. That is a wonderful idea. I love having fresh flowers. To make it even more affordable, I grow my own! Even in the winter you can go out and find…

  • Southern Sunday Favorite

    As I was looking at past posts today, I found this one from February in which I discuss the girl who was my best friend, from 7th grade to her death from breast cancer in 2005. It was about  her great ability to have fun and be happy in the midst of the worst of…

  • Hooked on Southern Apples!

    Okay, not just Southern apples, any apples. I love when September comes around and we start getting that fall feeling. I love the taste of apples and the smell of apples as in Aromatique’s cinnamon cider candles: How about the smell of Apple Crisp?: You can decorate with apples: Eat off apples: You can even…

  • Southern Fair Entry

    Welcome to my entry in Tablescape Thursday. Hosted every week by the very talented Susan at Between Naps on the Porch. Last year, I entered a place setting in the County Fair. Since I enjoy doing tablescapes, I thought this was a fun thing to try. Lo and behold, I won Best of Show for…

  • Southern Fun

    My friend Darla (who was introduced to me by my friend Darlene, whom you may remember from the Mardi Gras party), posted a picture on her Facebook page with the caption “Here’s to you, Christi” Isn’t that great? I had to call her to tell you that I loved her pic. She told me that…

  • Southern Fried

    Today, I’m going to share a beer batter that can be used to coat many things for frying. 1 egg 1 cup dark beer 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt In a medium mixing bowl whisk the egg. Stir in the beer. Add the flour and salt. Mix until the batter is smooth. Set…

  • Southern Change

    It’s time for Met Monday with Between Naps on the Porch, and I am so excited about today’s metamorphosis! Notice anything different around here? That’s right! A Southern Life has a new look. I’ve kept the colors and header because I really like them. Here is how the site used to look: Now, there are…

  • Southern Sunday Favorite

    Join Chari at Happy to Design for Sunday favorites and Charlotte and Ginger at Blogger Spirit for Spiritual Sunday and enjoy your Sunday! Today’s favorite is from August 18th. I think the verse is perfect for this post: I am always in awe of the beautiful things in nature. Today, for Outdoor Wednesday with A…

  • Southern Somthing Easy

    Can you believe it is already time for Foodie Friday again? Where is the time going? My days seem to be getting busier and busier lately. I have needed some easy recipes that I can make and forget. This is one I really like: Mexican Beef 1 beef roast, any type 1 can RoTel Tomatoes…

  • Southern Football!

    It’s Tablescape Thursday with Susan at Between Naps on the Porch! Miss Kbeau at Life in the Slow Lane told me about this party, so, I just have to link it up for her! College football season is upon us. In the South, we take football very seriously. For that reason, I think I have…

  • Southern Sunset

    It’s Outdoor Wednesday again! This is one of my favorite days because I love showing and seeing all of the beautiful outdoor pictures. Thanks Susan for coming up with this great party! Here are some pictures of sunsets that I have been blessed enough to get to enjoy: Hope you have had some beautiful sunsets…