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Style Update in Andalusia, AL
Darlene Real-Higginbotham and I had the pleasure of working with Deb McKathan from Andalusia, AL on a recent style update. She won the makeover by
Tomato Sandwiches
One of the most-loved and often-eaten sandwiches in the south is pronounced by my sweet daddy as a “mater samich.” The first thing I have to
What to Wear to Graduation
There’s so much to consider when choosing an outfit for a student graduation. Will it be held indoors or out? Will it be in a
Dippity Do
A recent article by Rick Bragg in Southern Living had his mother threatening to “fry an egg in dippity do” if she couldn’t find her much-loved
Appearance Matters
It is my extreme pleasure and with much excitement that I introduce you to a new and exciting addition to Fashion Friday’s. Today is the
Old 27 Grill
Nights were cool. The bug zapper would bzzzzt an unlucky mosquito now and then and laughter would echo across our smoke-filled carport. These are my childhood
May the Fourth Be With You
Hello friends! I am so very proud and excited to wish you all a Happy Star Wars Day, today! This is a very short post
How to Rock a Wine Festival
“When you wear a hat, it is like medicine for the soul.” Add to that the medicinal properties of wine and a perfect weekend at
Wedding Guest Dresses
Spring is officially here in Fairhope. The cow birds are bubbling, Indigo Buntings are decorating our lawn like little Easter Eggs, April showers are preparing
Adopt a Bench
I adopted a bench. It was homeless and needed a home that would show a little TLC. My foyer was empty and feeling neglected too,
Long Time No See
Hello to all of my fabulous readers! Long time no see. I’ve not been able to write much lately due to many family obligations, but
Nutritional Supplements Produce Intelligent Redundancy
For the past one to two years I have struggled with organization and staying focused on the task at hand. I may start organizing my
Planning for Retirement
It amazes me how often Mr. Cozi and I turn to each other these days and say, “that was fun”! In spite of a hitch
Necklaces for the Woman Over 50
Cozi Rosie will be modeling different necklaces for multiple necklines today. As I am now 5 years older than I was in 2010, I’ve decided
Cooking with Cast Iron
I’m really not that good of a cook and have even toyed with the idea of eliminating it from my life and therefore from this
Pompous Grass
Yes, I know. The grass is actually spelled “p-a-m-p-a-s”, but really… when you look at this “irritatingly grand, self-important, grass, couldn’t it be spelled p-o-m-p-o-u-s? Of
Thumbs Up!
Simple things thrill me these days. A small little emoticon from a dear friend on Facebook is the inspiration for today’s post. Thanks, Twiggy! Last
50 Shades of True Love
This week’s Fashion Friday is all about.. With all the hoop-lah about the 50 Shades of Grey movie coming out today, I thought we’d take
Valentine’s Recipes
I recently found a cookbook from the early days of my marriage. It is one of the ways I learned to cook, so I thought
An Empty Hospital Bed
When thinking about this week’s generosity post, I couldn’t get the picture of my brother-in-law in his hospital bed out of my mind. Dave is
Boots Made for Walking
In the words of Nancy Sinatra, “these boots were made for walking, and that’s just what I’ll do.” However, these boots were actually made for
Lord, Teach Me to be Generous
I am blessed with many friends, but I received a double dose of generosity from two special ladies this week. Joan Moore and Pat Dupre
Cracklin’ Rosie
Neil Diamond hit number 1 of the Billboard Top 100 in October of 1970 with the song, “Cracklin Rosie”. Some believe the song is about
Chili Seasoning Mix
On winter days, when I am chilled to the bone, my most comforting food is a bowl of chili. The spices in this stew seem to
