The big snow of 2017 in Charleston, SC allowed us the opportunity to build this snowman. Of course I didn’t think about it until the snow was rapidly melting, so I was thrilled to get him put together and a photo taken. Continue reading “Make A Snowman Any Chance You Get!”
Several years ago we bought a Christmas tree, set it up, decorated it and it was beautiful. Then Charlie, our Jack Russell terrier, jumped off of our bed and landed wrong… Continue reading “Joy for only $2.99?”
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 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!”
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!”
Sherri Cassell. Her pastels are magical aren’t they? Well, so are her oil paintings! The bright pops of orange are stunning. Ojai Meadows – What a beautiful location! That’s one thing, plein air painters see some beautiful countryside, don’t they? We should be more like them, keeping our eyes out for the beautiful things in life! Continue reading “Featured Artist: Sherri Cassel!”
We have purchased about 4,700 sample size containers of paint from Benjamin Moore. We want to be absolutely, positively sure on this color selection thing, because it’s a big deal. A bad color can break a room, while a great color can make it sing!
Not fancy, but delicious. That’s how I would describe Bowens Island, a fabulous restaurant in the Charleston, SC area, very close to Folly Beach (for those of you who are familiar.) Continue reading “Stunning Views and Fabulous Food at Bowens Island – Charleston, SC”
This is a photo from the archives – on a past trip to San Francisco, CA. We always had a good time in San Fran. So much to see and do! Continue reading “The Color of the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, CA…”
I posted this painting by Norman Rockwell many years ago. I just had to post it again, it’s a favorite. The family gathered, all smiling and laughing. The table set so pretty and an abundant amount of food.
This is what everyone’s Thanksgiving should be like. Inclusion. To be part of a loving family. So if you see that someone is left out. Whether they’re young or old, tall or short, green or purple, invite them over, or if they are unable, bring them a plate and stop to visit. Something that will take minimal effort could make someone’s day.
I recently read something written by a foster child, things that he wished for. It broke my heart. He wished for wonderful things like a family, love, and a home. But you can tell how much he has been through based on the way he phrased it. “A house with running water and lights”, a mom and dad that don’t fight, he wants no drugs, no lice, no bugs in the house. He wants help with school. He wants his own comb, and soap. He would like a safe AC/heater, a coat and a toothbrush. So when you think you don’t have what you want… think about this child. What can we do to make this stop. How can we help? Where can we volunteer? These children need to become a priority in life. It’s not their fault. They deserve a chance at a happy life.
Take a few minutes to truly be thankful for all that life has brought your way. Say a prayer, or think happy thoughts for those separated from their loved ones for whatever reason. Pray for that miracle to happen. #today
I’m thankful for every one of you who take the time to read my posts – Catch you back here tomorrow!
Folly Beach – SCFolly Beach, SC. This is a beach full of life! Most of the time there is a lot going on and people everywhere. Continue reading “Folly Beach – Surf Cams!”
Thanksgiving has so much to do with traditions – family traditions of recipes made year after year, decade after decade, generation after generation. My Grandma’s Chocolate Pie (to die for!) is one of those recipes! It can be tricky when you want to make some of your favorite recipes to take with you when you aren’t having Thanksgiving at your house – so these recipes are all easily portable – and do not have to be reheated, an added plus, especially when the oven could potentially be very full! Click the orange links below for the recipes: Continue reading “Recipes to take for Thanksgiving Dinner – Including Grandma’s Chocolate Pie!”
There is a wonderful seafood place that we love to visit, Bowens Island restaurant. Their shrimp is fresh, fresh, fresh… lightly breaded and absolutely divine. Continue reading “Bowens Island View!”
Charleston, SC is well known for fabulous restaurants. Continue reading “The Ambiance at Taco Boy”
Fall in Charleston, SC is my favorite. It means we’ve made it through another hot summer – AND another hurricane season. The sky is fabulous, the clouds are so cool and the light is different. Dramatic. I snapped this on a morning walk. Continue reading “Fall in Charleston… ahhhh!”
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