This time of year (at least here in Charleston, SC) ripe tomatoes and fresh basil are abundant. This is the time of year to include these ingredients in just about everything!
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Terry Pesso. Her paintings are exploding with happiness. The colors, the subjects, everything about them brings a smile to my face.
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I would love to be sitting in one of these chairs beside my Dad this year to wish him a Happy Father’s Day in person. Travel isn’t likely until this coronavirus at least slows down. Our numbers are rising in SC. #pleasewearyourmask #iwanttoseemyfamily
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The cool thing is that each of us has a different idea of what we like or don’t like (if you work in a gallery you will quickly see how there can be one painting, and the comments throughout the day are so varied “love it”/”hate it”, “don’t get it”/”it speaks to me”, “I LOVE the color palette”/”I hate those colors” – it is so interesting!) – which is a GOOD thing. Our house was very classic in design. Some antiques, some new pieces, but something was lacking. We have since fallen in love with the Mid-Century Modern furniture. The classic pieces are so amazing! There is a reason you see them in museums! Those pieces are EXACTLY what our rooms needed!
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It’s so exciting to find a new recipe that becomes a favorite. I get tired of making the same things, so when something catches my eye, I try it and when we love it – Woohoo!
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Dot Courson, and artist from Mississippi that has such a talent for painting. Dot’s work is amazing. She painted this study (above) to get the feel of the setting to use to paint a larger painting. Continue reading “Featured Artist: Dot Courson!”
Well, it’s heron time in Charleston, SC – actually it has been for a few months. Many of the young herons are out of the nest and learning to fly. The adult herons take off so strongly. Perched on a limb they thrust themselves forward and into a strong flight pattern…
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Isn’t this house plan a beauty? It’s so striking – tall in stature and with such classy lines! Imagine if you had a nice view… the large window upstairs (the living area) would be a dream! I love it painted red – striking!
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Is there anything better than a meal that is quick to pull together, has a variety of veggies, good fiber, and so much tastiness that you cannot wait to eat it? This is a meal that you probably have ingredients on hand for and that you can alter to fit what you love.
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You know how it is, different seasons bring special favorites back into our lives. Well this couldn’t be more true with this year’s spring bounty which is showing in a vast array of colors, at our local stores, farms and CSA pickups.
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Day Lilies… in all their beautiful yellowness are a symbol of happiness and cheer. I have them outside of my window, and when I look out in the morning, they are so happy – they start my day out the right way… with a smile!
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Today’s featured artist brings us paintings from the best of two worlds, Maine and California – two fabulous locations with the most stunning scenery.
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Pretty fabulous, isn’t it? Do you know what I notice first thing about this plan? The screened porch. I love that it’s set back – which makes it so private!
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Gardenias have the most wonderful scent – I approach our yard after a walk and smell them wafting in the air. Gardenias are special to me…
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