St Phillips Place House Plan by WaterMark Coastal Homes for Southern Living!

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St Phillips Place House Plan by Watermark Coastal Homes | 📷: Jon Herron

Isn’t this house a beauty? I love the gorgeous front porch across the front and the to die for screened porches on the sides. How heavenly! When you want to converse with passers by, you can situate yourself on the front porch, when you want to tuck away and read a good book and can hunker down on the screened porch, free of bugs – or hey, if you just want to take a nap while listening to the birds chirp!

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Remembering the Happy Days! #sweetbeast

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This photo was taken a few years ago – but it brings solace. Charlie was bigger than life (and he thought he was as big as the biggest dog he would ever run across). He left an indelible impression in our lives. We are so thankful for all the laughs, the smiles and the wonderful memories. We are blessed. #withoutadoubt

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Saying Goodbye Is Never Easy…

On By Barbara StroudIn dog, THOUGHTS4 Comments

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Charlie, who has lived with us for almost 15 years has crossed the Rainbow Bridge. His personality was larger than life and he will be missed forever. I had to write a post on a blog I started when we first brought Charlie home. He wouldn’t rest unless he was right next to me. He would hop up in a chair, then I would sit and with his back to the chair (sitting up) he would press his feet into my back. There we would sit while he napped. He is the reason I started a blog (Life with Charlie) all those years ago. That blog morphed into artfoodhome.com – I still cherish his beasty ways – he was the best dog ever!

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Guess the Artist (Detroit Institute of Arts) #30!

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Well, these five subjects look perfectly content being outdoors after swimming? Bathing? An interesting painting that could be interpreted in a variety of ways, but nonetheless tells a story. A story that you can go a long way with. Question for you – do you recognize the artist? Who might it be? If you know comment on this post or on social media (or just Contact Me via contact form/email).

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Sourdough Cheese Cracker Recipe | Read at your own risk!

On By Barbara StroudIn FOOD, Recipe, Sourdough2 Comments

Do you make sourdough bread? If so, you’re familiar with the term ‘discard’ – the amount that you take out when you feed your start. You hate to throw away the start, but you really only want so many pancakes, etc. Well, let me solve the dilemma of what to do with your extra start (discard) – because once you have these cheese crackers there is NO GOING BACK. So read at your own risk!

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Guess the Artist (Detroit Institute of Arts) #30!

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Breathtaking. If I had to use a single word to describe this painting – it is breathtaking, inspiring. You can feel the woman’s exhaustion. Yet her love and carry for her children, despite all odds is still very apparent. The elements in this painting keep your eye moving and keep you right there, stuck in their story. Amazing, yes – but can you guess the artist on this one? Answer is below…

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The Edenton House Plan (SL-2042) by J. Wright Home Design for Southern Living!

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The Edenton House Plan by J. Wright Home Design for Southern Living

I love the lines of this house. It’s welcoming, it’s fresh and modern yet it would be difficult to tell if this is an immaculately kept older home or a new build. Each element compliments the other so nicely. The inside was designed so thoughtfully. Great plan (and fabulous architectural illustration!)

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Tried this ray of sunshine, I am a convert…

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How happy is this? After (finally) purchasing a Scrub Daddy that i’ve heard so much about, but wasn’t going to give in to the cuteness – I had to try it out. I mean, don’t say you don’t like something if you’ve never tried it, right? I bought – I tried – I am a convert!

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