Yesterday was a wee bit crazy, so here I am today to show you my parent’s screened-in porch! There’s nothing like a screened-in porch…they are “oh so Southern!” One of my readers mentioned how she missed screened-in porches now that she lives in Southern California (native Arkansan). My advice to her was to build one! Read More
Category: Entertaining
May Culinary Club
May is a busy time of year, so instead of our usual Sunday evening, Culinary Club met on a Thursday night at Diane’s home! It was a splendid time as usual. The dinner was outstanding… For starters, we had Smoked Salmon Spread! It was simple and a big hit! We also enjoyed this delightful Peach-Riesling Read More
Orthodox Easter
We celebrated Orthodox Easter this past Sunday, May 5. We follow the Julian calendar only for Easter. The Julian calendar and the Jewish Passover determine the date of Easter which makes Orthodox Easter different some years than Western Easter. This year we had a low key yet fun-filled and very relaxing celebration. And the church Read More
Collections: Cocktail Shakers
Mother and I were invited to a fundraising event in Hot Springs by my dear friend, Alecia, a few weeks ago. The event was fabulous and the purchases were too! We took advantage of our time in Hot Springs and went to a couple of antique shops. One in particular, Bath House Row Antiques, owned Read More
April Culinary Club
What a wonderful time we had at Colleen’s home for Culinary Club last Sunday! Her patio, garden, and of course, the food was a true treat! I absorbed all of the details… As I walked down the steps to her lovely patio, a complete wave of relaxation came over me! Her centerpiece was lovely, and Read More
Muffins, Mimosas, and Moms
On Saturday morning, I hosted a fabulous party, “Muffins, Mimosas, and Moms” with my great friend, Candy. We donated this party to our school’s adult fundraiser, Bright Night. And I’m so glad we did… Mimosas greeted our guests first thing! Of course, the muffins played an important role, but the mimosas were the star! The Read More
The Bar Is Open!
A few weeks ago, I posted “I Am on the Hunt For,” and I was searching for a bar to put in the living room. Well, I found the “pieces” to this puzzle, and I’m thrilled with the results… If you had told me I would have chosen animal print for the living room, I Read More
March Culinary Club
Hello again! Last week, Daniel had his adenoids removed, and he’s doing fantastic! I’m back with some yummy recipes. Peek-A-Boo Beth was our hostess with the mostess… Beth chose recipes from Ina Garten’s “Foolproof.” I’d say this cookbook lives up to its title! Colleen enjoyed perusing through the pages…Ina’s cookbooks can definitely be read like Read More
Bright Night
I was a little cuckoo during our last visit. But I have to say, the event I co-chaired with my dear friend, Candy, was a great success… Thanks to Candy! She secured our venue, the suite box at War Memorial Stadium, where our beloved Hogs play 2 games a year in Little Rock! This was Read More
Go To Appetizer
I’ve got the Super Bowl on the brain…more like “What to serve during the Super Bowl!” Which reminded me, I never posted a “Go To Appetizer” from the holidays. However, this is a “Go To Anytime Appetizer”… Nothing beats a glass of wine, flatbread, and bruschetta! The pineapple symbolizes “hospitality!” I’m loving the Bota Box! Read More