February 15, 2016
It’s National Gum Drop Day !
It’s National Gum Drop Day ! If the Valentine chocolates weren’t enough for celebration and indulgence, how about a box of gumdrops. February 15 is National Gum Drop Day. When…
February 15, 2016
Pinecone Zinnias
Today was a day of cleaning up limbs that had fell from the snowfall last week. Among the limbs were lots of pinecones. I use pinecones in many of my…
February 13, 2016
Just Because it’s Valentines Day
Last minute goodies for the children. Floral arrangements completed, Valentine cards in the mail, chocolate covered strawberries done. I still have a few gifts to finish. This idea is so…
February 11, 2016
The Pretty Pineapple
I recently visited a doctor to discuss some minor surgery. We set the date and she gave me a packet of instructions in a glossy folder to take home for…
February 10, 2016
Celebrating 50 years with Southern Living
There is one magazine you will see on the coffee table in any Southern home. It is the Southern Living. I grew up with this magazine. In fact, the…
February 10, 2016
Arranging the Roses
You open the front door and by gosh, there is a long box sent FedEx addressed to you. If you are lucky enough to have your sweetheart with you…
February 9, 2016
Chocolate Dipped Strawberries
Valentines Day is just around the corner. I am putting the finishing touches on my sweethearts gifts. The personalized handtowels are completed.The name tags with jute twine and glassine…
February 7, 2016
The Lucky One
With Valentine's Day approaching, I can't help but think of my favorite romantic author. He writes love stories from the heart. He makes it all believable and you fall in…
February 7, 2016
Classic White Blouse
Aww. A crisp white blouse. It is a classic. No southern lady’s wardrobe has only one. We have at least ten or more and they are in different styles and length of sleeves. Some…
February 5, 2016
Set the Table
Down South, we like parties and festivals. If a friends says they are throwing a party, you know it is going to be a good time. Throwing a party takes…
February 4, 2016
Free Design of Personalized Coasters
My personalized burlap coasters were a hit. I made three dozen sets . I am now ready for a burst of color. I found an adorable DIY idea on creating…
February 3, 2016
Hen on a Basket
Ask any Southerner what is a Hen in the Basket and they will tell you. “Why, that is my Grandmother’s candy dish.” Growing up in North Carolina, I was lucky…
February 1, 2016
A White Bowl of Lemons
I always have a big white bowl of lemons sitting my kitchen. Growing up I learned from my mother, that lemons were a staple in a Southern home. They…
January 29, 2016
North Carolina Sonker
What in the world is a sonker ? If the word sonker doesn’t ring a bell, you probably have never visited North Carolina and if you have, you didn’t…
January 27, 2016
North Carolina is Horse Country.
North Carolina is Horse Country. From the Outer Banks with native ponies to the mountains of Asheville, farms and stables abound. Growing up in Carolina, you will have experienced at…
January 26, 2016
Burlap and Lace
Burlap and Lace burst on the scene in weddings several years ago.Coming from a true Southern background, I couldn’t see the beauty of the two put together. My idea of…
January 24, 2016
Valentine’s Day Freebie
If you love designing as much as I do, you actually enjoy the winter season. You are inside and have a reason not to venture out into the snowy weather. With…
January 22, 2016
North Carolina BarbeCue
Every southern state has its own special way of making bbq and its sauces. In fact, every state declares their sauce is the best and pig cooking too. Of course a challenge…
January 18, 2016
Love and Valentines
Valentine's Day! Such a special day. It is the time the florist phone is ringing , right up to closing. Extended hours could go to 11:59 pm and there will…
January 17, 2016
Homemade Chocolate Pie
In Carolina, we take any reason to visit a neighbor and share food. The place to meet someone for a chat is around the eatin’ table. We don’t take a full…
