The Dorcas House

October is “Domestic Violence Awareness” month here in AR.  I know this because I volunteer at The Dorcas House, a home for battered women and children.  The Dorcas House is part of the Union Rescue Mission.  God truly brought me to this house.  It was last January that I arrived at The Dorcas House bringing Read More

My Visit With Bunny Williams-Part 2

My visit with Bunny Williams continues.  If you missed my first post, enjoy reading about it here!  Although I took this trip in August, I will never forget!  We continue with the gardens.  I just received an email from Eric Ruquist, whom you’ll meet.  He said,”the gardens are being put to bed very soon.”  I Read More

The Decorated Entry

It’s always a “treat” decorating for each new season and holiday.  After ending the summer months of not so much decorating, it’s nice to be in full swing again.  The kids especially enjoy this time of year.  And both actually took part in the decorating.  Most of the decorations on the entry table are for Read More

Tell Me A Story

As I have stated before, I’m a true believer in your home telling a story.  As I look around my home, I literally can tell you a story about every piece.  The Where?  Why?  How?  and When?  I encourage my clients to tell a story as well.  “Tell Me a Story” will be a series Read More

An 80th Celebration

Although the wedding festivities had ended, the celebrating did not.  We celebrated the groom’s father’s 80th birthday!  What a great event… This special event was held at The Capitol Hotel, an historic icon here in LR.  The party was located on the 2nd floor with access to the fantastic veranda.  And the Bloody Mary is Read More

My Big Fat Greek Wedding: Part 2

And the wedding weekend continues!  Enjoy the ceremony and reception…   Sweet nieces of the bride, Bella and Rosa!  Elizabeth having her hair done…she’s on cloud nine!     The beautiful Mother, Rita, and bride!      Gazing at the bridesmaids and bride having pictures taken outside!  Daniel in a tux, oh my! Yes, self-portrait! Read More

My Big Fat Greek Wedding: Part 1

This weekend was a true highlight for my family.  We had the honor of attending and taking part in our dear friends Nick and Kristi’s wedding.  (Handyman Husband and I are godparents to Nick’s girls, Ashleigh and Anna Marie.)  After a year long engagement, the time finally arrived!  In June, I hosted a “Koufeta Party” Read More

One Last Peek…

Here’s one last peek at the outdoor fall decor…   I love these grapevine topiaries I made while 8 months pregnant with Daniel…yes, a labor of love! I love a Croton during the fall.  The colors scream “It’s Autumn!” The Creeping Jenny once again plays a leading role as that perfect punch of color! The Read More

Pumpkin Pudding

Yesterday, I had my two dear friends, Chad and Amy, over for our monthly lunch date.  (Amy and I are sorority sisters and then she introduced me to Chad when they were in medical school together.)  It was Chad’s idea to meet once a month to reminisce and catch up; we’ve doing this for several Read More