There will never be a day just like today…
I find some of the most beautiful quotes in the very best of ways. Will Jones, General Manager of The Swag reads a quote that moves him before the BBQ picnic (and other special events). Each time I...
View ArticleMy foray into sourdough bread baking: “Momma’s going to have to toughen up”
I had to laugh… I ran into a friend (who I had just taken a sourdough workshop with) in the bread aisle at Whole Foods. Imagine hearing this while you’re shopping: “Mother isn’t doing well – I don’t...
View Article“Don’t worry about a thing, ‘Cause every little thing gonna be all right!”
BUSY. Everyone is soooo busy right now. Make a plan (it’ll help), make a list (or two or three in my case), then chill. As Bob Marley sang, “Don’t worry about a thing, ‘Cause every little thing gonna...
View ArticleThe magic of Christmas Eve!
Christmas is a magical time in the eyes of a child. But even as adults, Christmas can be pretty magical. Reliving some of our happiest times through well worn traditions, familiar scents of cookies...
View ArticleMerry Christmas To All…
🎄MERRY CHRISTMAS!🎄 Some things are priceless, right? Especially mementos that elicit memories of good times. Like this wooden bowl (made by my dad – THANK YOU, DAD!) filled with wooden Christmas...
View ArticleSourdough Bread – Figuring it out…
Is there anything better than a good loaf of sourdough bread? Yes, there is! One you bake yourself! I took a short workshop recently, we were given some of the sourdough starter “Mother”, and...
View ArticleWhat I loved about 2023, the best is yet to be!
Well, it’s almost 2024 – hard to believe, I know! So I’m looking back at photos from this year (note to self for 2024: GO THROUGH YOUR PHOTOS!) – I ran across this image, taken at breakfast at our...
View ArticleNew Year’s Eve Musings…
Many of you have plans for a big evening. Parties, fireworks, laughter and friends – sounds great. But staying home sounds equally as wonderful (to me!) – Whatever your preference make a good time of...
View ArticleDon’t waste a moment!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!! Can you believe it’s already 2024 – it sounds so futuristic! I swear, by this year I would have thought we would be able to hop on a modern chair on a conveyor belt that would whisk...
View ArticleThings of Beauty | Winter in Charleston, SC –
Sassy, bright and happy! A good theme for 2024. Snapdragons amaze me. 💛 They have such life and presence! They’re such a colorful addition to a bed, window box or planter. We saw these beauties at…...
View ArticleAchieving a “flow state”– getting in the zone!
A flow state (or being in the zone) is a great place to be (details below) – and what fun these puzzles have been. I see why so many people do them. I’m happy that they’re popular again. I haven’t done...
View ArticleWild storms throughout the country…
Well, this image fits this week. It’s crazy, I’m not sure how it happened or what it’s of or even when it was taken. My phone takes its own photos. The storms that are happening throughout the country...
View ArticleAdding a little zing…
Our kitchen sink has two windows which I love. It makes doing dishes more pleasant when you have a view. But something was missing, and I knew just what it was! I plucked these flowers out of a bouquet...
View ArticleCool photo on a chilly day…
I love taking a quick photo while out walking. We’re so fortunate to live where there is so much beauty. This bird was closer and flew (beautifully) to this location – just him and his shadow. I think...
View ArticleA thought provoking quote …
My phone tends to take photos on occasion – and I thought this was a good one, it captured a nice sunset – good job! I saved this photo because it’s a good reminder of how quickly life goes by. There...
View ArticleIt’s Camellia Time in Charleston, SC!
Camellias! These stunning beauties are giving quite the show here in Charleston, SC. So many different varieties, each standing out and commanding attention. Some camellias are towering and blowing in...
View ArticleOur Resident (Neighborhood) Barred Owl
This is the cool (huge) owl that has fascinated our neighborhood day and night. He is remarkable and stoic. His head swivels, he meets your eyes – yet from quite a distance up in the trees. I don’t...
View ArticleWhat do you see??
What do you see when you see this image? My husband and I were on a group hike in the mountains (Waynesville, NC) and when I ran across this old tree – I thought it looked remarkably similar to...
View ArticlePretty in Pink!
Just look at the perfection in this blooming beauty! A feast for the eyes for sure. I snapped this at a garden center on a windy day, so I lucked out that it’s in focus. Stunning petals, gorgeous bloom...
View ArticleHappy Valentine’s Day – A perfect vignette!
Happy Valentine’s Day! Isn’t this the prettiest vignette? All the reds and pinks pulling it together nicely. I love the camellias in the glass bowl (so beautiful), and the light pink (large!) tulips in...
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