Silent Sunday
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Apple-Cranberry Crisp Recipe
While I have been keeping up with the Jubilee I did manage to do a few things in the kitchen. As it has been gloomy and rainy here I made a little Apple-Cranberry Crisp, and it turned out fabulous if I do say so myself, even if it is not much too look at!…
Pinehurst Arboretum Visit
Rain, rain go away, come again another day…. today is a grey, rainy day so I thought I would brighten it with a few photos from my weekend. I spent the weekend in North Carolina and while there I visited thePinehurst Arboretum. This is a beautiful 35 acre park that was designed in the style…
Banoffee a Super Simple Dessert
Hello! Did you enjoy your long Memorial Day weekend? What did you do? Watch a parade? Attend a barbecue or two? Salute a veteran? Work in your garden? Visit family? I went to visit family, and I enjoyed every minute. OK, maybe not when we got a speeding ticket for 9 miles over the speed…
Best Ever Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Monday already… the weekend needed to be a day or two longer.  Although to be honest, I really did not do too much, I planted some more containers for my deck, cleaned out my fountain and I did manage to bake a few things (suprise).  Aside from that I read and spent time with my husband and…
Apple, Almond, Blue Cheese Salad and of Course Some Chocolate
As I mentioned yesterday a lazy weekend was had by all at my house, but I did manage to get off the couch long enough to make a few things. In addition to the berries I showed you yesterday I made some of this apple salad. Granny Smith apples are my favorite, although I like other…
Mother’s Day Breakfast Ideas
On Mother’s Day all women deserve a special meal to celebrate them, in addition to their flowers or whatever gift you are giving them, after all we are all mother’s of the world, to kids, pets, friends, etc.  If you cannot be with your mom because she is far away or you are not…
The Language of Flowers: Flowers on Mother’s Day
Dear Mom by anonymous Dear Mom, I said a prayer for you to thank the Lord above For blessing me with a lifetime of your tenderhearted love. I thank God for the caring you’ve showed, For the closeness we’ve enjoyed in time of laughter and of tears. And so, I thank you from the heart…
Celebrating Mother’s Week
A Mother by Anonymous A Mother is one who understands the things you say and do Who always overlooks your faults and sees the best in you A Mother is one whose special love inspires you day by day. Who fills your heart with gladness in her warm and thoughtful way. A Mother is all…
Silent Sunday
Happy Sunday, enjoy your day!
Horses, Hats, Hors d’ Oeuvres…Getting Ready for the Kentucky Derby
Happy Friday! Happy Weekend!! I thought we could use a little “eye candy” to start the weekend and get ready for the Kentucky Derby on Sunday. A Few Hats Image from Gardens and Guns HERE Image from Gardens and Guns Magazine HERE And of course a day at the Derby or watching it with friends would not be complete without some delicious…
Hermes Celebrates 175 Years of Craftsmanship with Leather Forever Show
Hermes, the iconic luxury leather goods firm is celebrating 175 years with the show Leather Forever opening May 8th-27th, 2012 in London. On display will be items celebrating its beginnings as a saddle and harness maker to the aristocrats of Paris to its evolution as the creator of small leather goods in the 20 and 30’s,…
