Lucky Me, Lucky You!

    A lucky thing happened to me when I was on the coast  recently…         I have a good friend that lives in nearby Fairhope, Al.  She writes a column for Al.com and the Mobile Press Register, an Alabama newspaper with additional publications in Birmingham and Huntsville         … Continue reading

Creations, Celebrating Creativity Giveaway!

  I want to thank YOU today with a giveaway to celebrate YOUR creativity!       Whether you are an artist, an artist wanna be, a crafter, an art admirer or collector, a photographer, a musician, a doctor, a writer, a blogger, a foodie, a cook or chef, a teacher, a parent… Everyone is … Continue reading

Tablescapes, Spring Tease Giveaway!

We have had some really warm weather for February, with 74 degrees on Sunday     The guys had not one, but 2 grills going,  so thankful that it’s rarely snowing…     My thoughts of spring were tabletop     So throughout the house, I proceeded to shop     A pot with grass and … Continue reading

Fearless Friday, Painting Pumpkins and a Giveaway!

After recently being disappointed by the too small pumpkin plates I ordered from Pottery Barn,  I found these dinner plates from Pier 1 They are a generous size, perfect for dining or using as a platters…and guess what, they are melamine, perfect for the beach house! And just like the PB plates, they inspired a … Continue reading

Tablescapes, Carrot Tops & a Painted Apron!

Just because Easter’s over, doesn’t mean you have to put away your bunnies and carrots, they are perfect for celebrating Spring!     Carrots, orange muffins and fresh veggies make an instant centerpiece     There is something about carrot tops and cabbage leaves that make the world seem like a Bunny Garden     … Continue reading

Holidays, Winter & Spring Holiday Give Away!

Have you put away your jingle bells and swept the last greenery out the door? I love to put the holiday clutter away, but I am a sucker for a little sparkle… I put away the Sweet Home Alabama Tree, but left the cotton and greenery on the mantel I added some silver and gold … Continue reading

Views from the Porch and Giveaway Winner!

Labor Day is Monday which I guess makes summer officially over  :'( I keep my camera handy when I have a chance to relax on the porch, because you never know what you are going to see… But before we see the sights I want to announce the Giveaway Winners from earlier this month Yes, … Continue reading

Tablescapes, Villa Della Luna & Giveaway Winner!

If you are the lucky winner today, [and I so hope you are] of this beautiful Villa della Luna dinnerware by Pfaltzgraff You will be dining by the sea and “Dancing with the Moon” You will be warmed by the terra cotta and cooled by the cobalt blue and charmed by the playful patterns and … Continue reading

Tablescapes, Villa della Luna Giveaway!

Today’s the day! The Villa della Luna Giveaway! This gorgeous Pfaltzgraff dinnerware is enchanting, and so versatile…I have had a LOT of fun playing with it… It looks great outside It looks great inside It looks great set on a casual bar top for 2~ it looks fabulous everywhere! It is happy in the garden … Continue reading

Tablescapes, Villa Della Luna

I have some very exciting news today! Have you seen this Villa Della Luna pattern from Pfalztgraff? I bought some as a little secret present to myself in January this year, shhhh…..  It looks like hand painted Italian pottery~but it is actually very afforable It is so versatile too… you saw one of the Anniversary … Continue reading