This is a post of a very personal nature and one I have honestly dreaded writing. One year ago today marks the one year date of losing my precious Mother. The past year has been one of great loss, pain, grief, and change. This is the first time I have written on my blog in over a year. Despite the rest of the world complaining about how awful the Covid Pandemic has been for being … [Read more...]
Double Porch Swing Outdoor Space
Several years ago, we created a space under our back deck that has become my favorite place to spend time! Being a Southerner my whole life, I’m not sure why I waited so long to own a porch swing. It’s not just a past time here in the South, but rather a way of life. Like sweet tea, fried chicken, and pimento cheese are Southern staples, so is the Porch Swing. My parents had one on our porch … [Read more...]
New Exterior Paint Colors
After many years of enjoying Behr's Mermaid Net on our front door, I decided I was ready for a more traditional color! So many of you have commented and messaged me on social media about that pale aqua door, and I'm so glad you loved it well, too. It's still a beautiful color! I rearranged our back deck when I found a nice rectangular aluminum outdoor table & chairs. We still have … [Read more...]
Peonies in Bloom
My peonies bloomed about a month ago and were just beautiful this year! Not sure if that was due to a very rainy Winter, but even the pink one back in my cottage garden was covered in buds and every one of them opened into the prettiest flowers. I'd like to tell you I baby my peonies and have a gardener's secret about their success, but the truth is it's all nature! They are old, … [Read more...]