Global influences on my home design reflect my chldhood creative side and moving multiple times across the globe to today! Interior designer My mom kept it. I don’t know why it survived and other work did not. It is a 6th grade essay titled “What Do You Want to be When You Grow Up? ” … Read More about Global Influences on My Home Design
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Celebration of Mother’s Day
Meg strolled on the terrance with her big smile that melts my heart with this huge bouquet. BRUNCH ON THE TERRACE Amy trained in from NYC where she now lives. Yikes! You know how these moves can affect a mom’s heart. Of course we are excited for her! She has a new job; shares a … Read More about Celebration of Mother’s Day
Spices for Jesus
Istanbul Spice Market Later, Joseph of Arimathea asked Pilate for the body of Jesus. Now Joseph was a disciple of Jesus, but secretly because he feared the Jewish leaders. With Pilate’s permission, he came and took the body away. He was accompanied by Nicodemus, the man who earlier had visited Jesus at night. Nicodemus brought a … Read More about Spices for Jesus
Tips for Spring Faux Floral Arrangement plus Cute Bunnies
I love this vignette for the spring season! Bunnies and pink florals. For Easter. Are the flowers faux? Absolutely! traditional urn for a tradti0nal look The tradtional urn was a thrift prize that was passed to me by Rosemary of My Home and Travels. It suits my home style which is a mix of farmhouse … Read More about Tips for Spring Faux Floral Arrangement plus Cute Bunnies
Midweek Trivia Night Out
What romance novelist in the 90’s sold over 800 million copies? Any idea? No? See the answer at the end of the post. Hint. It is not Julia Quinn. Jim, Amy, Meg and I went to Trivia night at the historic Southern Market that hosts Wednesday Trivia night every week. Amy often has gone with … Read More about Midweek Trivia Night Out
A Season of Promise
This is a post from 2021 Lenten season. This year there is no snow. Spring sprouts are beginning to pop up in the flower beds. But no blooms yet. Just the promise of what is coming soon! When the blossoms do come, it will be a glorious sight! lent is a reminder of brokeness O … Read More about A Season of Promise
Warm Your Soul with Soup
What can warm your soul when it is brrrr cold outside? A glowing fire? Family? Lit candles? How ’bout homemade soup? We have a few favorites. This one is from a fellow Army wife from our Germany days. It’s Chicken Tortellini Soup. chicken soup with a twist Try this hearty chicken soup with a twist. … Read More about Warm Your Soul with Soup
Retro Artichoke Dip & That Spinach One Too
Do you need a stand by hot appetizer in your favorites collection? Here you go! Spinach Artichoke Dip! Add to your Recipe Collection Having a few favorite appetizers in your ‘Favorite Family Recipes’ collection is a good idea. The easiest of all is pre-peeled shrimp with cocktail sauce. It is a special treat for everyone. … Read More about Retro Artichoke Dip & That Spinach One Too
Farmhouse Company Soup
It’s raining today. No snow this winter so far but soul and body hearty soups still chase the damp cold away. This soup is a favorite, right up there with French onion soup. I have meeting tonight starting at 5 PM. These usually last until 8 or longer. Making soup during the day to keepin … Read More about Farmhouse Company Soup
Packing Christmas Away
Sunday was Epiphany, the day that marks the end of Christmas season. Epiphany is the rememberance of the Wise Men who arrive at the house to worship the Child. When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped … Read More about Packing Christmas Away