My dear friend Cha Cha, from Sit Relax and Read is doing a happy dance. I am doing one with her. Because a girl should never have to dance alone. You see, she just got recognized by HGTV for her Spring Mantel!!! “STUNNING” is what the decorating editor of HGTV said about her Spring Mantel. If…
Spring is calling my name
This morning in our yard at dawn. {taken by Chief} Later today… Spring is calling my name. I am not going to let it slip through my {our} fingers. It’s one of the grandest times of the year, here in the South. This morning while eating my breakfast, I read this quote from Chief”s Progressive…
Our Easter Celebration
The coloring of the eggs – had to be one of my favorite activities this weekend. It was just Graham & I. I love those rare times alone with him. It’s such a treat. However, there were many more favorites this weekend. I sure wish my camera could capture the feeling of splendor we had…
pictures, mirrors, & limited letters
Wanted: 4 retail-like round mirrors for all corners of my house. Why? So I can keep better track of 30 little fingers. Because: they like these letters & thespacebar. areyoureadingmypain – here? a new keyboard has been ordered…but words will be few. because it takes twice as long to type. The shameful guilty duo. But…
Happy Easter
“…Did the grass sing Did the earth rejoice to feel You again Over and over like a trumpet underground Did the earth seem to pound He is risen Over and over in a never ending round He is risen hallelujah hallelujah…” Happy Resurrection Sunday! lyrics from Was It A Morning Like This ~ by…
Queso – Jalapeno Souffle
This soufflé may be served in bite size pieces or served as main dish servings. This is a great dish to add a little kick to your Easter Sunday Brunch. Are ya ready? Because this really is one of my very faves! 1 lb grated cheddar cheese 10 eggs beaten lightly 1/2 cup of flour 1/2 teaspoon salt…
learning patience
It seems like overnight we went from: “Mommy, can you help me?” to “No, I can do it myself!” Which is perfectly normal. In fact in my opinion, it is a little overdue. Like most kids {especially boys, so I’ve been told} that have younger siblings – he has “held on” to that toddler mindset…
our blooming mantel
It is really hard to contain myself this time of year. You see, I’ll pull over on any given street & just stare or take a picture of a tree in bloom. This blooming season is just a short treasured moment in a long year. So I thought I would do a blooming mantel. Just blooms,…
dreaming in pastel flowers & plates
What is it about this week – that makes me think in all things dishes & flowers? All I want to do is stroll through the flower market, eat off of pastel plates & turn everything around me into a pastel oasis. I love this week before Easter. The feeling is nothing short of magical. If I…
Spring Fling Recap
61!!!!! ENTRIES for my first link party! Talk about a Nest full of party goers! I enjoyed visiting everyone of you. Loved meeting all the first timers – or at least first time for me to see you. Always, so fun to make new friends! And for you deary dear regulars…you make me smile everyday! It…