After enjoying a delightful presentation from Chris Norwood of Tipton Hurst last week, last but certainly not least, is this great wreath idea. Chris showed our neighborhood garden club three fabulous ideas for fall arrangements. Hope you enjoy the last installment of his projects… Chris started with this fantastic twig like 20″ form…I’ve never seen Read More
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Tea Time
A few years ago, I was inspired by my friend, Amanda. She had lunch with her grandmother every week. So, a new three generation family tradition began…”Tea on Tuesdays at Two!” Not only were great memories made, but Elizabeth was exposed to having tea at a very early age (She also enjoys coffee with YiaYia…milk Read More
Garden Club: Another Fall Arrangement
Last Friday, I shared our neighborhood garden club’s program by Chris Norwood of Tipton Hurst. Please enjoy another great and easy fall arrangement… Chris first gathered dried wheat and placed floral tape around the middle! Next, he placed rose hips around the wheat and secured with floral tape! The ends of the stems were Read More
November Decor
October 31 has come and gone, so the Halloween decor has been put away until next year. As November arrived, I added a few more fall items just in time for Thanksgiving… I created these wheat topiaries this year. Height, texture and of course the wheat were a must. I love their slender, elegant feel. Read More
Fall Harvest Potluck
Our neighborhood had a “Fall Harvest ‘Crockpot’ Potluck” yesterday. The weather could not have been more perfect! Neighbors came together for a delightful meal, and the children (of all ages) enjoyed running, laughing, and old fashioned playing! Rewind 30 years ago…growing up in Dallas as Mother organized our neighborhood gatherings. It was every 4th of Read More
Garden Club: Fall Arrangement
Yesterday our neighborhood garden club met, and we enjoyed a delicious “crockpot soup” lunch. Prior to lunch, we heard from the talented Chris Norwood, vice president and lead floral designer at Tipton Hurst, a local florist… The “before” lying across the conference table in our neighborhood’s club house. Fresh wheat, millet, broom corn, and Read More
Another Happy Halloween!
Last night was perfect for trick-or-treating here in LR! Fresh, crisp air welcomed all of the neighborhood children in costume including our own! Once again, tradition comes into play! Growing up, Mother would stay home to pass out candy, and Daddy would take my brother and I door to door. Great memories! Now we do Read More
Guest Blogger: Handyman Husband
Part One: The Life of a Blogger’s Spouse One day last year my wife was extremely nice to me and told me she wanted to attend a Blogger’s Conference in L.A. My first question was “What in the heck is a Blogger?” (Notice I am using my inside or polite voice. As a retired military Read More
Big Cedar Lodge: Fall Decor and Flowers
As you know, we just got back from Big Cedar! The outdoor decorations were a definite reminder of the fall season! It was fall perfection… The colors took my breath away as I walked to Devil’s Pool restaurant! Mums galore…I asked how often they’re replaced since mums do not have a long life. The answer Read More
The Birthday Banner
Growing up, my family had many traditions! And now I have the joy of passing down these traditions to my children. My prayer is for these traditions to be passed down generation to generation! One big tradition is the “birthday banner!” Mother would paint “Happy Birthday Jana” on white butcher paper and hang it across Read More