Fearless Friday, Nutcracker

When time is limited and I want to get a quick art session in, I like to use pens and markers I keep them handy on a tiered tray by my favorite spot Today we are going to draw and color a nutcracker, just like we did with the Festive Snowman last week, and this … Continue reading

Holidays, Happy Labor Day!

As the sun sets on the summer of 2020 We are spending the weekend on the coast with extended family Celebrating being together, safely with outdoor cookouts and boat rides As we enter into a new season, we all have much to look forward too, with cooler temps, fall decor and holidays As we all … Continue reading

Holidays, Merry Holidays

      I have been slow getting holiday ready this year…         But the tree’s finally done         And the stockings are hung         I’m going to sit back and wait for Santa and his reindeer!         I wish you very Merry … Continue reading

Recipe Box, Easy Slo Cook Cranberry Sauce and Recipes using Cranberries

When I saw this Slow Cooker Cranberry Sauce over at Lynn’s Happier than a Pig in Mud I couldn’t wait to try it I had all the ingredients on hand Into the crock pot they went Along with a few tired clementines This is how it looked after 1 hour and after 3 hours After … Continue reading

Bless Your Heart Holiday Giveaway!

  In the South, when someone says, “Bless your heart,” it can mean a variety of things… It can be used as a sincere expression of sympathy or genuine concern But it often is used as a substitute for what one’s really thinking… {That dress is so ugly it could turn milk sour} “Bless your … Continue reading

Take-out Tuesday, Holiday Cranberry Flatbread made with leftovers!

I spent a relaxing weekend at the beach house, {and yes my toothache was totally caused by stress} and had a lot of fun playing in the kitchen, doing fall projects, swimming, reading, and being totally free of schedules… One of the meals I enjoyed was a flatbread created with Thanksgiving and Christmas flavors in … Continue reading

Fearless Friday, Winter Moon

My life has been so crazy lately, chasing squirrels at the beach house, dodging hurricanes, endless meetings about estate matters, transfers, accounts, and this week it was a crazy tooth that sent me to several dentists who ultimately decided that I was nuts   a little stressed… 😜 One of them even said, “Go to … Continue reading

Holidays, Merry Christmas

Ho Ho Ho! Only 1 day to go!     Wishing you much Joy & Merry and a Christmas that is extraordinary!       May your coal taste like candy     May stars and snowflakes hang from your chandy       May you glow in the joy of the season     … Continue reading

Holidays, Frosty’s Meltdown

  Frosty makes an appearance at our house every year     He loves to surprise visitors in the powder room!     One year he took a Bubble Bath     One year he took a Shower     Last year he had a Spa Day     Complete with Snowman Makeup!     … Continue reading

Holidays, Welcome to the North Pole!

Welcome to the North Pole!  💈     Today is the 4th day of Celebrate & Decorate’s Holiday Home Tour featuring all different styles of holiday homes and decorations from very creative bloggers     Isn’t it great fun to get a peek of how other people “celebrate and decorate”  😉     We host … Continue reading