A Southern Life

A Southern Life: my take on traditions, food, sights and more.

  • Southern Dogwoods and Daffodils

    Okay, the truth is that dogwoods and daffodils don’t actually bloom at the same time around here. There are still a lot of daffodils blooming but they are starting to fade as the dogwoods take center stage. Oh, and the redbuds are pretty spectacular too! Truly, one of the most wonderful benefits of our morning…

  • 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…

  • Southern Easter Blessings

    Happy Easter For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16

  • 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…

  • Southern April Fools

    Before we get to the fun tablescape let me announce the winner of the National Association of Junior Auxiliary’s Silver Spoons, Blueberry Afternoons Cookbook give away! And, the winner is . . . Victoria! Congrats Victoria and thank you to everyone who left comments to win. Don’t forget, you can still get this fabulous cookbook…

  • Southern Sunshine

    Wow, I have really been enjoying the sunny spring days! Watching the robins and bluebirds and cardinals is just a pure joy. Don’t forget to check back tonight to find out who won the cookbook! If you haven’t signed up to win yet, you can do so today (Wednesday, March 31st) through 3:00 p.m. central…

  • Southern Easter Recipes

    Easter is such a blessed time of year. It is also a wonderful time to share recipes and baked goodies with our friends and neighbors and those in need. What could you make for someone? A Lemon Meringue Pie? Pound Cake? Hot Rolls? So many possibilities! What are you giving this Easter season? Today’s Lagniappe:  …

  • It’s Beginning to Look Like a Southern Easter!

    The Junior Auxiliary Cookbook give away is still going on! You just have to leave a comment on this post for a chance to win! It is beginning to look like Easter around here. The pastels and bright colors of Spring are a sure sign that Easter is near. Of course, there is a greater…

  • Southern Palm Sunday

    Join Chari at Happy to Design for Sunday favorites and Charlotte and Ginger at Blogger Spirit for Spiritual Sunday and enjoy your Sunday! The cookbook give away is still going on! Check out this post for details. Happy Palm Sunday! Today, I am posting from April 6th last year. I think it is interesting that…

  • Southern Spring

    Some more pictures from my walks. I love walking this time of year. So many blooms blooming and trees turning green. Just spectacular. As we were walking yesterday, I thought “God really does things right!” What a beautiful world we live in! So many colors! This next picture is of a sweet bluebird couple that…

  • Southern Menu

    The National Association of Junior Auxiliaries cookbook give away is still going on! Just leave a comment (one comment a day) between now and 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 31st on the give away post! The ad for the cookbook features a menu for a Mother’s Day Luncheon. The menu is: Chicken, Mushroom & Artichoke Bake…

  • Southern Luncheon

    My dear friend, Christy Case Keirn is the president of the National Association of Junior Auxiliaries. The NAJA has a publication that is published twice a year called The Crownlet. In this publication is information about the NAJA Cookbook – Silver Spoons, Blueberry Afternoons. “A collection of recipes from junior Auxiliary Chapters in Louisiana, Mississippi,…

  • Southern Stroll

    What a lovely time of year it is to take a walk through the neighborhood! The homes are adorned with blooming trees, flowers and shrubs. It truly is a beautiful world! A little outdoor pic for Outdoor Wednesday with A Southern Daydreamer and Rednesday! with It’s a Very Cherry. Today’s Lagniappe: Grilled Asparagus with Sesame…

  • Southern Season

    Spring is here. What is in season? Lots of other wonderful and delicious things are also in season like rhubarb, sugar snap peas and asparagus. Don’t you just love this time of year when the world is waking up from a winter’s nap and starting to take on beautiful color? Spring is one of my…

  • Southern Renewal

    Finally, as you can see by the spring countdown calendar – SPRING has officially arrived! Nothing says spring to me more than preparing the garden. I needed a little inspiration today, so I looked back at some of my garden pics from last year: Another metamorphosis with Susan at Between Naps on the Porch! That…