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…
April 20, 2016
Relaxed Dinner Party for Eight
It’s time for an Italian dinner party. I purchased some new wines for taste testing and I found on Pinterest the copycat recipe of Carrabba’s dipping oil. All that’s left is…
April 18, 2016
Pinecone Zinnias
My pinecones are still falling. Im ready for summer and summer flowers. So until my zinnias bloom, Ill do the next best thing. Create pretty zinnias from pinecones. I use pinecones in many…
April 7, 2016
DIY Table Lights
I love this time of year and at the end of a day, I really don't want to go inside. The weather is cool but still enjoyable. Watching the sunset…
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 21, 2016
Easter Dinner
Easter, which celebrates Jesus Christ’s resurrection from the dead, is Christianity’s most important holiday. It has been called a moveable feast because it doesn’t fall on a set date every…
March 19, 2016
Easter Eggs
Imagine a room filled with 55,000 chocolate Easter Eggs wrapped in purple foil all ready for delivery. The smell of peanut butter and cream cheese together with melted chocolate . That…
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 7, 2016
Bunny Ear Napkins
It's spring! Fresh flowers are the best and easiest accents for Easter. They make a table come alive. There are so many table linens and napkins in spring colors. It is hard to choose. Source:…
March 7, 2016
Easter Tablescapes
Bring the fresh look of spring to the dining table. Easter says pinks, yellows, lilacs, lively greens, little rabbits, chicks and jellybeans. Just displaying one large bunny with a bouquet…
March 5, 2016
On the Go Travel Games
Traveling long distances alone is fun. The phone is off. You have your own music or book playing. You take the back roads to your destination. You stop along the…
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…
March 1, 2016
1812 on the Perquimans
Perquimans County of North Carolina. Its Indian meaning is “ Land of the Beautiful Women.” It is nestled on the coast of North Carolina surrounded by the Albemarle Sound with…
February 29, 2016
Queen Sugar
Who doesn't love a great Southern read ? Our Southern culture offers stories of tall tales to romantic spins and mysteries unsolved. If you're from the South, the fictional characters of any…
February 29, 2016
Transferware Florals
Transferware and flowers. I love the combination. Nothing speaks as elegant as redwedge and roses. Transferware has been used in Southern homes since the big plantations of 1800's. It is…
February 28, 2016
Sunday Brunch Quiche
Brunch is good any day, but Sunday Brunch is special. A day of reflection and worship. A day of visiting family and friends. I look forward to Sunday Brunch, especially with…
February 28, 2016
Living by Logic
Living by logic. As an adult, we have decisions to make.Daily you hear the media, politicians, leaders, social media everydayers, voiced their demands and opinions upon others . As we say…
February 23, 2016
Beautiful Bulbs for Spring
The purple-leaf shamrock is a low-growing foliage plant for the garden that also makes an attractive indoor plant with its rich, vibrant, purple leaves. The dark colors blend well and…
February 23, 2016
Bunny Bait
This highly addictive sweet & salty mix is quick and easy to throw together, using popcorn, candy melts, and your favorite combination of pretzels, nuts and candy. Pop your popcorn and…
