An Almost Southern Way of Life Blog & Art Showcase
This post was supposed to go out last Friday, January 8, but I messed up and saved it as a draft! I hope it’s still meaningful a week later! Monday, hubby told me with exasperation that the current news headlines were all bad news. In bold print, the media announced with seeming glee…
I love getting Christmas greetings in the mail, especially those that feature a picture of the family. I know, I know. I’ve heard the criticism of those cards. They are more proof that our culture is so self-centered that they think Christmas is all about them, as evidenced by the influx of family…
I’ve always resolved to never make ‘em, ‘cuz I just feel disappointed when I break ‘em. But this year, things have got to change. After a year of waiting for a vaccine, waiting for good news, and waiting for things to happen, I’m ready to take action. My action always starts with…
Merry Christmas, everyone! I’ve been wracking my brain for what to write about this week. After all, the blog is published on Christmas Day this year, so it must be inspiring, enlightening, and extra special! Alas, I could not land on a single idea, so (que the music) here are a few…
Last week, I shared some pictures of my home’s front porch, entry, and dining room. This week, I’m sharing with you the not-so-formal part of my Christmas décor. It’s in the part of the house where we spend the most time as a family—the kitchen, breakfast room, and living room. I’ve fallen…
I’ve wasted enjoyed spending a lot of time in past few weeks perusing home tours on Instagram and via a couple of my favorite blogs, missmustardseed.com and thistlewood.com, both of which were in collaboration with a lot of other bloggers. I confess: my Christmas décor is not all that this year. With no plans to host…
When I stopped homeschooling my boys and sent them to a local private school for high school and junior high, I scoured Pinterest and surveyed my teacher friends for the gifts most appreciated at Christmas time. All agreed that while mugs are a nice gift, receiving 25-30 of them per year…
Thanksgiving tops the list of my favorite times of the year, followed by Christmas. I love the smell of pumpkin spice, wood fires, and a Thanksgiving feast. I also love how quick and easy the entertaining can be with just a little preparation. I know, “little” is a relative term. I mean it in…
Fall, like no other time of the year, reminds me of the changing of the seasons of life. Last week, I wrote about the how hubby and I purchased a farm 35 minutes from our home to “attract” grandparents–ours, specifically! Before the farm, we would load up the minivan and drive 7-8…
Are you as entranced as I am by the changing of the colors of the leaves and the clicking and rustling sound they make as they fall to the ground? November in Mississippi is my favorite month of the year. The weather has settled down somewhat (although we’ve had to go into…