Recipe: Brown Rice with Mushrooms and Spinach – the perfect side dish!

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Brown Rice with Mushrooms & Spinach

I posted a recipe that Samantha’s mom (*read story below) shared with the group for Artichoke Chicken (originally from AllRecipes.com), and WOW – is it ever an amazing and very easy recipe. This is the perfect side dish to go along with it. This recipe comes together quickly, thanks to Trader Joe’s Organic Brown Rice found in the freezer section. Approximately three servings and three minutes in the microwave. Toss with the mixture below, and WELLA! The nuttiness of the brown rice and mushrooms are a perfect combination! Continue reading “Recipe: Brown Rice with Mushrooms and Spinach – the perfect side dish!” →

Sunset: St. Philip’s Church

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St. Philip’s Church – Charleston, SC

St. Philip’s Church – Charleston, SC – This photo was taken several years ago in January approaching sunset. The color of the light on the church is magnificent. I also love the shadows from the homes reflected on the buildings on the right side of the image. Continue reading “Sunset: St. Philip’s Church” →

Add this restaurant to your list: MINERO – Charleston, SC and Atlanta, GA!

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We stopped at this restaurant for the first time on Fred’s birthday this year. We’ve always heard rave reviews, and I can see why. The food was excellent as were the people, and it sure is more fun when the place you visit has a good vibe to it.

Minero has an excellent vibe. Continue reading “Add this restaurant to your list: MINERO – Charleston, SC and Atlanta, GA!” →

Decluttering Your Holiday Decorating Stash!

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Flashback!

Years ago we bought this cool tinsel tree. Then as we were walking the dog we saw that someone cleaned out their attic and placed these vintage ornaments (still in the box) by the road with the trash. We picked them up and they worked perfectly on this tree. It was like Christmas to pick up something so cool! Continue reading “Decluttering Your Holiday Decorating Stash!” →

St. Mary’s Way House Plan by Our Town Plans!

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St. Mary’s Way by Our Town Plans

This is the St. Mary’s Way house plan by Our Town Plans. This plan is 3,671 square feet with 4 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms. I love that there are options for two additional bedrooms. One as an additional guest suite, adding 381 square feet, and the other is an optional attic suite, adding 762 square feet!

Another interesting fact about this home is that there are two ways that it can be placed on a lot and both are equally as stunning! See Our Town Plans website to see the other elevations (click the orange link above). Click HERE to see a few real life images of this home (exterior). Wow!

Continue reading “St. Mary’s Way House Plan by Our Town Plans!” →

Christmas Traditions And A Great Christmas Cookie Recipe! Family Fav!

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Christmas Cookie Tradition

Christmas is a time for family traditions. Baking cookies, visiting friends, taking an elderly neighbor a little something to let them know you’re thinking of them. All are nice things to do (all year long). Here are a few of our family traditions… Continue reading “Christmas Traditions And A Great Christmas Cookie Recipe! Family Fav!” →

(“Samantha Sayers”) Artichoke Chicken: 5 Star Recipe!

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Artichoke Chicken!

There is a story to this recipe, which I will explain in a bit. The recipe? Artichoke Chicken. This recipe sounded fabulous to me, since I like artichokes, chicken (and artichoke dip!) So I gave it a whirl and WOW! A quick mix of a few ingredients, spread on top of chicken breasts and popped into the oven. *Poof* MAGIC is served! I kid you not! Continue reading “(“Samantha Sayers”) Artichoke Chicken: 5 Star Recipe!” →