Today is the first day of summer, the longest day of the year, and it’s my Daddy’s birthday! We’re taking him to lunch and then Mother and Daddy are coming over for dinner. Daddy finally told me what he wanted for dinner at 10:30 last night as they dropped us off from seeing “Jersey Boys!” Read More
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Cement Memories
A few weeks ago, the kids took part in a “cement memory!” Something that I still remember doing as a child! We live on a corner lot, and a large truck of some sort backed up over the concrete curb and pretty much broke the concrete in half. Not so safe for kids! Handyman Husband Read More
Polishing Silver
Polishing silver can be a chore; however, once the endeavor is complete, it’s well worth it! I do not have a huge collection of silver, but what I do have, I treasure. This past weekend it was definitely time to polish the silver… BIG difference! These sterling silver candelabras were my college graduation gift Read More
Happy Father’s Day!!!
Yesterday was the day we honor our daddy’s, granddaddy’s, and the special men in our life. These men are our true “rocks” in the family. Their encouragement, love, and support are truly characteristics that need to be recognized throughout the year. A couple of weeks prior to this special day, I take the kids to Read More
Six Years Ago…
Six years ago tomorrow we moved into our home! Time sure does fly!!! Elizabeth was 1 1/2 years old in a crib, and I was told I’d never have Daniel! WOW, how plans change as you look back. It has been a pure joy turning this house into our home… To think when we Read More
School Spirit Memories
We are finally in our first full week of summer! I love the summer months although the heat has hit Little Rock with a vengeance! A few weeks prior to the school year ending, I embarked on a little school spirit project… This “Fulbright” painted sign represents a memory from my own childhood! Mother created Read More
Oil Paintings: A Portrait
I am such a fan of oil paintings! I am starting to collect more and more slowly but surely. Portraits have always intrigued me, but I will admit there are some that scare me too! Handyman Husband and I recently went antiquing. I found a portrait of what I thought to be a Russian priest, Read More
My Parent’s Garden: The Screened-In Porch
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
Garden Tour: Part 2
As you walk through the “front door” of my parent’s garden, you walk along a path underneath a huge Southern Magnolia tree. It’s the “roof”of the kid’s play area. And as you walk past the play area, you walk into a wonderful oasis… Welcome to the focal point of the garden! Every brick and stone Read More
My Parent’s Garden
As promised, I am sharing my parent’s garden with you this week. And after 645 pictures , I will be featuring their garden in “parts.” On Saturday, it rained like cats and dogs. Honestly, I love a rainy day in the garden. Without the sun’s brilliance, the green foliage and colorful blooms “pop” in such Read More