Category: Southern Living

  • Southern Table with a Friend

    You may remember getting to know Linda Howell previously. She is my good friend who is a great real estate agent and a fabulous actress. Linda invited me out to The Cottage last weekend where we sat at this beautiful table with her gorgeous china and visited. The china is Montmery by Haviland. It was…

  • Southern Parents

    As promised, here are more pictures. Today we are taking part in Outdoor Wednesday with A Southern Daydreamer. See more outdoor Wednesday by clicking on the pic above. Today’s Lagniappe:  Shrimp Dip My Mama used to make a similar version of this that I just loved with tortilla chips, enjoy! 1 can shrimp (4-6 oz.),…

  • A Southern Second Chance

    It’s 2nd Time Around Tuesday! My dog Bailey is my story today. Bailey was 2 years old when we found him in a shelter in Paragould, Arkansas. It was his 2nd time in a shelter in his short 2 years. He was filthy dirty and a bit afraid. When we found him, we called immediately.…

  • Southern Arrival!

    Talk about a metamorphosis! How about this: Check back on Wednesday for more pics. They are so sweet. Both Mama and Daddy birds are feeding the babies and, yes, I’ve got pics. Join Susan at Between Naps on the Porch for more Metamorphosis Monday! Today’s Lagniappe: Margarita Now that warm weather is upon us, it…

  • Southern Sunday Favorite

    Today, I’m joining our friend Chari at Happy to Design for Sunday Favorites whre we get to share a favorite past post. I love this. Thank you Chari for the great idea! So here it is. I always have enjoyed sharing with y’all about people I love. Here is one of my favorites: Southern Mama-isms…

  • Southern Flashback Foodie Friday

    I’m joining Kitchen Bouquet today for Flashback Friday and Designs by Gollum for Foodie Friday. I’m flashing back to remember one of my Daddy’s favorite dishes, chicken fried steak! His mother, my grandmother made this and my mother learned how to make her recipe from her and now my mother has taught me. This chicken…

  • Southern Table at The Cottage

    My friends Linda and Doris and I had a great time setting tables this week. We were at The Cottage, a great little store here. We found great pieces in the store to set a table. The owner of The Cottage is a great guy, but, unfortunately, he is looking to retire. If anyone out…

  • Southern Robin Update

    As you may recall, last Wednesday, I posted pics of our little robin in her nest. At that time she had two eggs. Since then, she has laid two more eggs for a total of four! She is a very good mother. She runs off Blue Jays that get too near and is always on…

  • Southern Porch Accessory

    I wanted to share with you a picture of a little garden bench that was given to me. It was unassembled and plain wood when I got it. I painted it and hung it on the wall of my porch. I think this little bench was originally intended to be used to set plants on…

  • The Southern Garden is In!

    It’s Metamorphosis Monday! Click on pic to see more on Between Naps on the Porch Finally done! The rain finally stopped long enough for me to finish getting my garden in. It isn’t a really big garden but it is just right for my husband and me and a little extra to share. I’ve got…

  • Southern Roses in the Snow

    As, you all know, Mother’s Day is this coming Sunday. If you’ve been visiting here for a while, you’ve gotten to know my Mother a bit. If you haven’t met her yet, put “Mama” in the search bar on the right and you can meet her and read her guest posts. I know you will…

  • Southern Fish Fry/Robin’s Nest

    It is Outdoor Wednesday and memories of fish fries! Click the pic above for more of Outdoor Wednesday! I have to interrupt my Southern food series to show you what this pretty little robin has been doing on my porch. After you see the pics, read about my Grandpa’s fish fries – a Southern tradition!…

  • Southern Porch Party

    Today, I’m joining Barb at Grits and Glamour for her porch and patio party. You may be wondering what happened to the series on Southern food. Well, it’s still here. You see, porches and Southern food go together like greens and ham hocks. Back in the day, they didn’t have air conditioners. So, Southerners would…

  • Southern Gracious Plenty

    Southern Food and Southern Cornbread – More than just something to eat! (The first in a series on Southern Food) One of the things that really defines the South is the food. It is one thing that has always brought us together. Whenever a family suffers a tragedy, the Southern community goes into action to…

  • Southern Frugal Friday

    I’ve had so much fun with y’all this week. I hope you have had a good time as well. So, Frugal Friday, finds me trying to find inexpensive ways to garden. Well, yesterday, I stumbled upon the best garage sale I have ever been to. I’m not sure where the sellers got all of these…