A year ago this month, I had the opportunity to chair a fundraising event at our church. A parishioner is friends with Patricia Moore-Pastides, and he graciously invited her to speak at our church. She is the First Lady of the University of South Carolina and has written an amazing cookbook entitled “Greek Revival Cooking Read More
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Collections: Spode Buttercup Dishes
I seem to have dishes everywhere. And once again, it’s thanks to Mother! A few years ago, she gave me 9 pieces of Spode’s “Buttercup.” She had no place for them, and I did… When I switched the living room and dining room, I did not have to rearrange anything on the walls…the placement worked Read More
February Culinary Club
Last night, Culinary Club met at my house. We had a delightful time as usual. Consider our meal “heart healthy” for February… The table was set with Johnson Brothers Rose Chintz. I have had these dishes since I was in the 6th grade…yes, the 6th grade! Mother bought these at an estate sale. She Read More
Razorbacks and Riverbilly
Last night, we were invited by our dear friends, Candy and Brad, to attend the Razorback Signing Day event at Verizon Arena. Brad is the drummer in the local band, Riverbilly. This was my first time to see them and WOW what a show!!! I was thrilled to have a sneak peek as Riverbilly is Read More
Alabaster Lamp
An alabaster lamp is elegant, regal, sturdy, vintage, and glamourous all rolled into one! I do adore my one and only alabaster lamp… My alabaster lamp sits in the living room where I enjoy her presence throughout the day! Many alabaster lamps are urn shaped with beautiful lines! The fluting on this particular one Read More
Tell Me A Story
By now, you know I love when a home “tells a story!” When I look at particular items, it brings a smile to my face, and that my friends is what a home is all about. One of my favorite features on my blog is “Tell Me a Story” which continues today… I’m honoring Read More
Love Is In the Air
It’s officially February, the month of love! During this month, food is more at the top of the list rather than decor. The kids and I will be making heart shaped cookies, creating Valentines, and I will be cooking up a Valentine dinner for Handyman Husband. I decorated the outside early this year (around mid Read More
Super Bowl Recipes
So the big game is this Sunday, and I cannot tell you who’s playing. I’ve heard who’s playing but cannot remember. I guess that means the Dallas Cowboys are not playing because I definitely would remember that! Super Bowl Sunday for us is a time for family, food, and friends! Sunday nights are “family night,” 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
My Latest Find
While attending the Wine Tasting event at church this past weekend, I was delighted when I saw this… A decanter made entirely of cork from Italy! I had never seen anything like it! The silent auction offered a “Buy It Now” price (thanks to Mother), so I signed my name, and it came home with Read More