Month: January 2010
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Southern Frog
Well, we heard we were going to get snow. We heard it would be a lot of snow. It was! We had more snow than I have ever seen in a place where I have lived. We live in a retirement community and many of the people who retire here are from “up North.” This…
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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! This past week, we have had a lot of snow. It started out as sleet and we were so fearful that we would have a repeat of last year’s ice storm that…
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Southern Season
Okay, we have had unbelievable snow here. For those of you East of Arkansas, it is coming your way! Okay, so it is time to bring out the Spring inside. I tend to go for live houseplants but I love these pink silks: The vase was a gift from wonderful friend in Dallas, Julie Jones.…
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Southern PinkPi
Pink Saturday is coming up. One of the features will be what is coming up this week with Donnadots – Stay tuned! You will love them. That and more . . . for With all of the snow we have had here in Arkansas, you would think that I would be way ahead, but, I’ll…
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Southern Survival
Well, they say it is coming. An ice and snow storm. Last year we had the terrible ice storm that left us without power for seven agonizing days. It was not fun, but somehow, we managed. As I am writing this, I already have seen reports of 15,000 without power already in our neighboring state…
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Southern Mardi Gras Memory
Last year, we had a fabulous Mardi Gras party. That was back before I started participating in the wonderful Tablescape Thursday, hosted by the always gracious Susan at Between Naps on the Porch. I only posted one picture from the party last years, so today, I thought I would share some pics from the party…
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Southern Dreamin’
Last year at this time, we were without power because of the awful ice storm. Our weather forecast this week is calling for freezing rain and snow! This really is NOT working for me. I’m thinking of places I’d rather be. How about Jamaica – watching a RED sunset. What is the saying? Red sky…
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Southern Tortilla Tuesday!
The wonderful tortilla. So versatile, so affordable, so yummy! What can you make with the wonderful tortilla? Chicken Tortilla Soup Perfect for a chilly day (or a hot day, or a windy day . . . hmmm, just about any day)! 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 2 medium carrots, finely chopped 2…
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Southern Recovery
As I am writing this, New Orleans is preparing to play in the NFC Championship game in the Superdome in New Orleans. Five years ago, after hurricane Katrina, it was said that another football game would ever be played in the dome. Win or lose – the people of New Orleans have something to celebrate.…
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Southern Birthday!
Join Chari at Happy to Design for Sunday favorites and Charlotte and Ginger at Blogger Spirit for Spiritual Sunday and enjoy your Sunday! Today, is my wonderful Grandpa’s 94th birthday! I wrote this post last year for his birthday. What a wonderful blessing to have such a wonderful man in my life! Grandpa has lived…
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Southern Spring Prep
Wow, I’ve got to do some maintenance on my computer today. While that is running, I’ll be getting out the Spring dishes and putting the Spring touches around the house. I’ll be sharing some of those pics this week. Here are my favorite dishes for Springtime. Stripes and florals. Love them, especially in these dishes.…
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Southern Fun
Just for fun: and for Foodie Friday Today’s Lagniappe: Cheese Straws A Southern classic 1 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon seasoned salt 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard 1/2 cup shortening 3 to 4 tablespoons water 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese 1 tablespoon paprika Sift together the flour, salt, and dry mustard. Cut in shortening…
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Southern Table
It’s Tablescape Thursday with Susan at Between Naps on the Porch. Click on the pic to see more tablescapes. Yesterday, I posted pics of my beautiful robins and their eggs. The color of those eggs are what make me love this china so much. The pattern is called Sterling Rose by Royal Tettau. You may…
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Longing for Southern Spring
It is warming up a bit around here and I am really, really getting antsy for Spring! The other day, I was sitting in the car while my husband ran into a local store. While I was waiting, I noticed a lovely robin that landed on a winterberry tree and was having a feast. It…
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Southern Goodies
Around our house we enjoy football. With the playoff games going on it has been a lot of fun watching the games and rooting for our teams (New Orleans Saints – win, Dallas Cowboys – lost). While we are watching the games, of course, like so many, we enjoy having a little snack. 6 Layer…