Tablescapes, Iron Bowl Party
I know you all are thinking about Christmas shopping, decorating and recipes…well, it’s still the height of football season here in Alabama and there is no bigger game all season than the Iron Bowl. Watching the Iron Bowl is a tradition at our house, and every year we gather friends and family in the Man … Continue reading
Tablescapes, Velvet Pumpkins & late fall decor
When I start a tablescape or centerpiece I choose a piece to work as a base or an anchor and build from there. You have to start somewhere right? It might be a tray or a bowl, or just a large object or series of objects. This centerpiece began with a large round shallow bowl … Continue reading
Recipe Box, Healthy Apples!
APPLES! Turns out, an apple a day does keep the Doctor away! My husband, HH has been struggling with acid reflux for a while and has tried all kinds of pills and treatments. After breaking out into a rash 3 days after starting Prilosec otc, he swore off all drugs. Then, a crazy thing happened. … Continue reading
Cupcakes & Tea for the Witch & Me!
Halloween is just around the corner so I decided a little insurance might be a good idea…Just in case a witch stops by, to cast a spell, or spill some spiders, or do some other ghastly prank or ghoulish trick…I set a table for her & me, so we could sit down for a cup … Continue reading
Tablescapes, Fall at the Beach & Tempura Onion Rings
Hungry Husband and I were able to sneak away to the beach this weekend and it is still summer like here, highs still in the low 80’s, and last night we had no guests, plans or children…sometimes a little down time is needed! We generally don’t go to a lot of trouble with meals when … Continue reading
Tablescapes, Seafood lunch
Recently we entertained some very hard working friends during a leisurely September weekend on the coast. I decided to set the tone for the weekend with a little “counterscape” on my kitchen island I filled a large shell dish [Pottery Barn 2010] with some of my favorite shells…then I added some blue pebbles just for … Continue reading
Take out Tuesday, Fancy Snacking
HH & I are staying at the beach all week and I won’t be home for take out Tuesday ,so I am sending some homemade Chex mix with HHjr and his family for nibbles on the drive home. My kids and their friends love this stuff and if I don’t have a fresh batch ready … Continue reading
Tablescapes, Refreshing Flowers
Our house was full of flowers this past weekend, some hydrangeas from the garden, some roses from my sweet husband, and a lovely bouquet from some friends that came for dinner. I love flowers, and hate to part with them, so when they start to droop, I refresh the arrangements to make them last as … Continue reading
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