October 31, 2017
Pecans are Falling
Pecans are a staple in many recipes. To ensure you have the best quality nuts for your next dish, harvest pecans as they drop from the trees. Do not wait…
October 3, 2017
Apples Apples Apples
‘Tis the season for apple picking — and along with it comes the smell of cinnamon and spices. And don't forget caramel with all types of sprinkles, nuts and…
August 11, 2016
Me Before You
The movie came out June 3rd; but before you go to the movie, read the book . The book is definitely better than the movie. And you relive the book…
June 4, 2016
HELLO JUNE !
Awww. June is here. I love summer and June brings summer . Pollen has long gone. Foliage and flowers are in full bloom . The trees look lush. The weather…
May 16, 2016
DIY Sea Glass and Shell Charger
While visiting Japan , my husband was lucky enough to walk the shore of the Sea of Japan daily. He took beautiful pictures of sunrises and sunsets and fishermen checking…
May 16, 2016
Wine Bottle Tiki Lights
Summertime is approaching and the bugs are back. Living in Carolina, you are going to find yourself outside. Whether it is back acre, by the pool, playing corn hole in the yard…
April 22, 2016
Monogram and Personalized
One of my many pastimes is putting a name on it. I love monograms and bows. I love the extra touches of personalization. I decided to venture out with an…
March 23, 2016
Bedroom Sanctuary
Have you ever spent a night at a motel or hotel and found it was a restful night? You actually felt more rested than if you were in your own…
March 14, 2016
Tabletop Fire Glass Pit
[caption id="attachment_1128" align="alignleft" width="235"] Source:Pinterest[/caption] Spring is here! Spring Mornings in Carolina are beautiful. Waking up before the sun rises and you see the mellow moon casting its light through…
March 11, 2016
Garden Cloche
Remember as a child learning the difference between an aquarium and a terrarium. I went right from minnows in a glass jar to wanting the glow in the dark fish in an…
March 10, 2016
Carolina Coleslaw
North Carolina is known for its barbeque. We love it so much we even have an app where to find the best bbq. And you can't eat it alone. Carolina…
March 1, 2016
Carolina Girl from Smithfield
There is a song about Carolina Girls. My husband said he heard it long before arriving in Carolina. When you are born and raised in Carolina, you grew up…
February 19, 2016
Sounds of Spring
Sounds of Spring Just before the sunrise and the sky is changing from dark to light, you can head the sounds of spring coming. The songs of the Carolina Birds.…
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 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 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 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…
