Category: Southern Living
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Southern Outdoor Rooms
If you’ve been around A Southern Life for a while you know that I really enjoy being outdoors as much as possible. Outdoor rooms are the perfect place for me. What do you need to have an outdoor room? For me, all I need is a comfortable place to sit, a little shade and maybe…
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Southern Sunday
Recently I posted pictures of the steep hills that I encounter on my daily walks. These steep hills and long walks are made much more bearable by the beautiful scenery that I see as I pass by. Our lives are like that. Sometimes, we encounter steep hills but they are made bearable by trusting in…
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Southern Spring Showers
We have been enjoying days and days of sunshine, but as I look at my plants outdoors, I could see, they really needed rain. Watering is great, but sometimes, they just need a good soaking rain. Well, yesterday, last night and this morning – they got it! It is another beautiful day here in my…
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Southern Favorites
Do you have recipe sites that you routinely visit? I do! Some of my favorites are And then, of course there are the great blog parties with recipes, like today’s party at Gollum’s What are your favorite recipe sites? Today’s Lagniappe: Melon, Mozzarella, and Prosciutto Skewers This lovely recipe is from All Recipes. If you…
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Southern Endings
Sadly, The Cottage, which I have posted about is coming to an end. They had the most wonderful dishes and home items, but, now, they are going out of business 🙁 I did a tablescape at The Cottage that was one of my favorites. Here it is for: From when times were better for The…
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Southern “Herban” Renewal
Every year, I plant herbs. Sometimes I plant them in my her planter. Sometimes in my garden. But, always, I must have herbs in the garden. This year, I have put herbs in pots. Sorry I didn’t get the before pics. I got busy moving the huge pots and then planting them! I moved my…
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Southern Sunday
Everywhere I look, new life is beginning, the trees and flowers have bloomed, the birds are busy building nests for new life. New life is everywhere. Thank you Lord for all of your blessings! Thank you for the new life we can have in you through your Son, Jesus! Therefore if any man be in…
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Southern Wonderful World
I LOVE spring! The trees The flowers The blue skies, the asparagus, the snap peas, the strawberries . . . okay, I digress! I love the colors but I also love the flavors. What a wonderful world! Today’s Lagniappe: Spring Green Risotto Something pretty and green for Spring from Ina Garten for * 1 1/2…
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Southern Ramblings
I’ve been “rambling” a lot lately. By rambling, I mean walking. Generally, I spend my day at my desk, creating websites, blogs and social media as well as other internet marketing activities, so my daily walk is very important! I thought I’d show you a couple of the more challenging parts of my walk. This…
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Southern Veggie Plate
As the weather warms up, I am really looking forward to those summer veggies. I love restaurants that offer a good veggie plate. Usually, three vegetables and a side of cornbread. My picks always include fried okra. I can be pretty flexible on the other sides but I insist on having okra! Some other favorites…
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Southern Friend
A few weeks ago, I showed you the beginnings of my dear friend Donna Butler Douglas’ bathroom. Well, they have finished the re-do and here it is! Two mirrors instead of one and new lighting certainly are a great update. New paint, a great area rug and some new accessories . . . Looks fabulous,…
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Southern Recap
What a beautiful week this has been! It has truly been a beautiful and wonderful week! Filled with sunshine and so many beautiful colors, including PINK! Happy Pink Saturday! Here me visiting with Margaret Banks on The Margaret Banks Show at Mountain Talk 97 with Audio on Demand. Just click the “Audio on Demand” button…
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Southern Dinner on the Porch
The weather has been incredible here lately! Dinner on the porch is definitely in order for So, here we go! If y0u have been following this past week you have seen scenes like: and, So, today, we are taking those scenes, and combining them for a spring tablescape! Today’s Lagniappe: Asparagus Salad Something lovely for…
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Southern Health
Around here, we are trying to eat healthy and be healthy! One thing we are doing is walking 3 miles a day. There are a lot of steep hills around here that make this a bit challenging but, we are up to it. I love that my wonderful husband is joining me in this venture…
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Southern Good Friday
Happy Good Friday to all! Julia at has a fun party this Friday, called Freaky House Photos Friday. I couldn’t resist this one. Okay, all my Realtor friends, watch out. I found some fun rooms in your MLS pics. Click on any of the pictures to see the show! [nggallery id=1] Truly, I know that…