What a magical night, Christmas Eve! Between the visions of sugarplums dancing in little ones heads, the preparation, the cooking, baking, shopping, wrapping, delivering and merry making, THIS is the eve of Christmas. Tomorrow, a celebration for many… But, I’m also remembering those who may not have a lot this time of year and may need a little help with food…
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I love this photo. Wouldn’t you agree that this image embodies the true joy of the Christmas season? The simplicity of how it’s done amazes me. The simple beauty of the Christmas lights against the river and the nighttime sky = a scene I treasure. How are you decorating for the holiday season?
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Where was I when I took this photo? Is it a close up of a rocky surface mimicking mountains or taken from a distance with actual mountains. HOW can the sunrise be so bright and magnificent? We were out of town a while back, and let me tell you, the views were astounding! Take a guess where we were…
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Happy Wednesday! Where does the time go? It seems like it was just Halloween! Thanksgiving flew by and now Christmas is very, very close! For many of us there is so much to do to prepare. It’s good to start early, which I used to be good at, but now am running behind like most of you. It’s all good, we can only try to get everything on our lists done, right? Wondering what cool place I was at with such a beautiful view (in the image) – see below…
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I love taking photos of vignettes that hold special interest to me. I love the lines of this table/desk, the lamp illuminating the cool figure (known as a wooden mannequin for drawing or a “manikin”). I was outside when I took the photo and the trees, shrubs, even the Spanish moss is detectable in the reflections in the window. I love that it’s waving hello…
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Acorn squash. Eh. I’ve made it several times for us and neither of us are a fan. This time of year it’s plentiful and piques my interest. I ran across a quick and easy recipe for it and in the comments saw several that said “Even those who dislike acorn squash LOVE this recipe”. Ok, challenge accepted. Wow, they were so right. Twice in a week we’ve had it!
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A great book selection (especially for a certain group of women). This is my first Catherine Newman book. At first I thought 😳 but honestly, unless you are bothered by language and some circumstances, then this is a fabulous book. If you are bothered by either, this may not your cup of tea, but I have to say, I really enjoyed it.
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Are you looking for a lovely gift? A special holiday gift for someone to let them know you’re thinking of them? This is an excellent idea! A friend gave me one last year, and it’s been so special (and every time I see the candle I think of the person who gave it to me). It’s a lovely scent, not overpowering – just right!
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TRY THIS! If you haven’t jumped on the Boursin pasta train yet, here’s a great opportunity to do so. I’ve tried many renditions, one I’ve shared (with spinach and tomatoes) but I wanted one quicker to make but every bit as tasty. Bingo! This fit the bill. It was perfection in every bite. This make enough for two good portions with a little leftover. So adjust the amounts for more people. It reheats well!
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I have to say, Charleston, SC is about as festive as can be. We haven’t been downtown in quite a while so it was nice to get out on a cool day, walk the streets, pop in the shops and check things out. Visitors in our own town. What can be better? You’re home in 5 minutes, no packing required!
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Carley Fortune. I love her writing style. This book has the best setting. In my mind it’s like a Dirty Dancing resort, very nice, but in a charming way. The characters are fabulous although imperfect like the rest of us. Two people with an undeniable connection – but… Trust me, it’s a good one! So if you’re looking for a great book to read or if you need to add another to your TBR list – check it out… more info below!
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Tomorrow is Thanksgiving! I’m sure many of you are busy cooking, planning, running to the store (oh, I hope not!) and getting things done before the big day. I plan to do a little today and finish up tomorrow. I love a plan…
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Aren’t they gorgeous? I love to see a beautiful citrus tree in a huge pot – it really can make a bold statement. We don’t have one but we’ve looked at them. Charleston, SC is Zone 9 for plants, so it’s pretty tropical but we do get an occasional frost. That being said, there are many (MANY) citrus trees around here. A neighbor has a giant old (grapefruit or very, very large lemon) tree in his backyard FILLED with grapefruit looking fruit.
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Isn’t this a charming house plan? I love everything about this plan. For one, the porches – divine! A nice covered porch across the front, a screened porch on the side and a smaller covered porch in the back. There is so much curb appeal with the handsome windows, stunning door with surrounding windows – this is perfection. Let’s take a peek…
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Ladybird Books, new to the Charleston, SC scene opened late October of this year. We stopped in and checked it out, it’s SO nice – the kind of nice you don’t want to leave. It’s welcoming and it was refreshing to see so many young people (in addition to older people) looking at books and BUYING…
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