Fearless Friday, Getting Started
One of the hardest parts of the painting process is simply getting started I am often inspired by a photo, an experience, a color, the way the light falls on something…and often my mind is so full of ideas I literally “can’t see the forest for the trees” At this point I … Continue reading
Tablescapes, The Witch is In!
It’s Autumn Tablescape Blog Hop week! When sweet Chloe from Celebrate & Decorate suggested this hop, she said we could do anything Autumn, Halloween or Thanksgiving…{see all the links at the end of this post] Since Autumn is slow coming to the deep South, I’m afraid I went a little rogue … Continue reading
Recipe Box, Eggplant Parmigiana, Sausage & Pesto Pizza
I’ve had the idea for this pizza rolling around in my head for a while Italian marinara sauce, thick with sausage, freshly baked eggplant parmigiana slices, and fresh mozzarella a top a basil Parmesan crust 😋 Seriously good! Incredibly easy… Peel and slice eggplant, salt and drain on paper towels. Dip slices in egg and … Continue reading
Take-out Tuesday, Figgy Pistachio Chicken with Balsamic Glaze
This dish got rave reviews from HHjr, he proclaimed it an amazing combo of flavors and contrasts… Pretty fancy for Take-out Tuesday, right? But guess what, I made this after a long hot day of running around town when cooking was the last thing I wanted to do… But, dinner was my turn that night … Continue reading
Recipe Box, Sweet & Savory Apple Tart with Fennel & Prosciutto
It’s raining leaves at my house But they aren’t the pretty fall leaves you save and wax and put in your centerpieces or pumpkin pots It was 97 degrees, dry as a bone, and I think they’ve simply given up! I had to use faux leaves in my pots because the real leaves were just … Continue reading
Fearless Friday, Lobster Buoy Love
I haven’t had any time to paint these past few weeks, with house guests and traveling, so today’s painting is one I did a month or so ago, to finish the guest room redo I did a watercolor of buoys earlier this summer, you can read about the inspiration and see the tutorial … Continue reading
Home Decor, Arched Doorways & Giveaway Winner!
Okay y’all, it’s officially fall! So the calendar says, but we’re still in the 90’s in Alabama… 😅 But pumpkins have arrived 🎉 I couldn’t resist a centerpiece using the hand painted pumpkin table runner before I send it to the giveaway winner… Yep! Today’s the day! … Continue reading
Party Panache, Beer Cheese Fondue with Tater Tot Kebabs and Endless Possibilities
Next time you have a gathering, try this irresistible, easy to make, fondue to wow your guests We were hoping to leave Ole Miss in the mud at last Saturday’s football game Ole Miss has beaten Bama the last two years! 😱 Our daughter and some very good friends are Ole Miss alums, but they … Continue reading
Take-out Tuesday, Alabama Comeback Bars
We had a ball last week with my brother-in-law and nephew, who surprised us with an impromptu visit, and flew in from Southern California to relax with us at the beach for a few days… I wanted to make sure they were properly attired… We had a lot of perfect weather plus a few pop … Continue reading
Home Decor, Falling at the Beach
This has been a busy week with guests, but I did have a chance to get a little fall in the air before they arrived Look closely inside the rim of the blue pot this little tree frog was ready to greet our guests too… I hope he’s … Continue reading
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