Category: Southern Living

Okay, it’s here! October 12th is my 12th wedding anniversary. When we were looking for places for the ceremony and reception, of course, I took pictures and after the wedding, then, I had before and after pics! I would love to share some of them with you for the wonderful Monday Metamorphosis hosted by the…

Join Chari at Happy to Design for Sunday favorites and Charlotte and Ginger at Blogger Spirit for Spiritual Sunday and enjoy your Sunday! Philippians 4:6-7 “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will…

As I told you yesterday, next Monday, October 12th is my 12th wedding anniversary. I remember so well picking out my wedding china. My wonderful groom went with me and we picked it out together. We wanted something that was classic and would stand the test of time. We decided on Lenox Citation Gold. The…

So many wonderful red things to see these days. This past Saturday, there was a hot air balloon event on the local campus of ASU (Arkansas State University, Mountain Home). A lot of people are decorating with fall mums. I love the red ones with the yellow centers. The pyracantha (fire thorn) berries are turning…

Yesterday afternoon, I was expecting a visitor for a quick business meeting. Of course, as a Southerner, you can’t have anyone cross your threshold without offering at least a drink and preferable something to drink with a bite to eat.  Since I had less than an hour and didn’t have time to go to the…

It’s the time of year to start thinking about transforming simple ingredients into fabulous Christmas gifts. Start making your  homemade liqueurs now and they will have a wonderfully delicious flavor by the holidays. So, what do you need to make your own liqueurs? A few simple ingredients, some jars and some pretty bottles. You can…

Join Chari at Happy to Design for Sunday favorites and Charlotte and Ginger at Blogger Spirit for Spiritual Sunday and enjoy your Sunday! Now that Autumn has arrived, I’m reminded, yet again, that “to everything there is a season.” This post is from April 24, 2009. I was putting in my garden for the summer:…

Yes, I’m hooked. I love my pets. I love other peoples pets. I’m hooked on my sweeties. Bailey is my sweet dog. We got him from a shelter when he was 2 years old. It was his second time in a shelter in his short 2 years. We have had him for almost five years…

We had dinner on the porch tonight. The showdows are lengthening, the sun was going down. There is a bit of Fall chill in the air. It’s Tablescape Thursday with Susan at Between Naps on the Porch. Hey, We gotta join Rhoda at Southern Hospitality for her Fall party too! Today’s Lagniappe: Brandy Alexander The…

I love the way fall looks and the way it smells. Here are some ideas for adding a touch of fall to your home and to your tummy! Idea #1 Cut the stem end off of a pumpkin, hollow it out and pop in a pot of mums or other flowers. Add a few berry…

I like looking at pictures of beautiful houses. Have you ever spent time looking at pictures of houses that are for sale? I have, and, this is a wise truth that I have learned. If you are selling your home, get good pictures and review them before they are posted with your listing! Here are…

Join Chari at Happy to Design for Sunday favorites and Charlotte and Ginger at Blogger Spirit for Spiritual Sunday and enjoy your Sunday! This post is from January 23rd of 2009. A loving tribute to my 93 year old grandpa! Even to your old age and gray hairs I am He, I am He who…

Does that title say Southern Laughter? Oh, I mean any laughter! Laughing is good for you both physically and emotionally! It is fun to laugh. Laughing 100 times is the equivalent to 10 minutes on the rowing machine or 15 minutes on an exercise bike! Laughing lowers blood pressure and boosts the immune system. This…

It’s Tablescape Thursday with Susan at Between Naps on the Porch. Well, the fair is over. Here is the place setting that I entered. This is how it looked after judging. Some things had been moved around, but, they were close. I asked a lady that was there about having things moved. She said that…