Spring, When Flowers Bloom and Nature Sings
Dear March—Come in— How glad I am— I hoped for you before— Put down your Hat— You must have walked— How out of Breath you are— Emily Dickenson Spring is here and yes, it is when flowers bloom and nature…
Can We Talk?
Oh my dear friends, how I love to talk. Actually I think I am making up for the last two years of being bed ridden and in a non-talkative state! I know…., I know! Now I want to talk …and I want to cook and I want to go back to doing all the things…
Dog Days Of Summer And Of Course Rain!
It has been so hot here in SW Florida that the Dog Days of Summer are perfect for refreshing cold salads al fresco. It has been so hot here in SW Florida that the Dog Days of Summer are perfect for refreshing cold salads al fresco. I believe we should send those days off in…
Under The Tuscan Sun With A Tuscan Tablescape
Under The Tuscan Sun With A Tuscan Tablescape! Yesterday, I told you of the honeymoon the Captain and I went on. I have Tuscan on the brain. And I can’t help remembering the movie “Under The Tuscan Sun”!…one of my all time favorite movies because it was about Italy, Tuscany, romance and fixing up an…
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Lemon Tree Very Pretty & The Lemon Flower Is Sweet
“Lemon tree very pretty and the lemon flower is sweet, but the fruit of the poor lemon is impossible to eat”! Peter, Paul and Mary sang those words many moons ago …in spite of the lyrics…., I can’t help but love lemons! I love the fresh scent of lemons, don’t you? I love the wedge of lemon in…
I Had A Dream…..
Folks, I had a strange and yet lovely dream about tea. Let me explain. I have never really liked going shopping. I usually shop on-line as it is so much easier, the choices are vast, it is delivered to your door and I have never had to send anything back. Garage Sales usually don’t…
Chair Sitting And Pumpkin Hollow!
We really need to talk, so grab your pumpkin spice latte, apple cider or pumpkin-a-rita (I promise, I don’t judge) and let’s you and me do a little Chair Sitting! Perhaps, I better give you my definition of chair sitting,… because I am sure the thought ran through your head that you certainly know how…
Nautical Tablescape With Mahi Mahi Baked Tacos Recipe!
Living in SW Florida means we have access to fresh fish daily. And of course a nautical tablescape is a must. So it seemed fitting that I provide a easy to make baked fish taco and set up a pretty easy peasy nautical tablescape for the “catch of the day”. For my nautical tablescape, I…
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Coastal Florida Seafood Boil And Tablescape!
Coastal Florida Seafood Boil And Tablescape! Whoopee!!! I have always loved Spring and living in SW Florida our coastal climate for me is like a delicious frosting on a perfectly made cake. When I think of Spring, and the cooler days turn into warmer days…I think of a year full of rebirth and new…
Southwest Tablescape, Land of Enchantment, New Mexico!
My dear readers….I want to share a tablescape I put together last year…. because it is getting close to Cinco de Mayo… and that always takes me back to New Mexico. So let’s revisit this post and tablescape. I love the Land of Enchantment, otherwise known as New Mexico, and after living there for several…
Fall/Autumn Decor & Tablescape
Good morning, my dear readers…..I thought since I have been talking “Fall” for several posts…. that I would share with you a little tour of my Fall decor. My confession is, I always decorate for the Holidays…it used to be for my kids and then I realized that it was for the biggest “kid” of…
Gone Fishing And The Call Of The Wild…..
There it is! Hear it? Oh, I guess I am the only one who hears the call of the wild voice. It calls to me mostly in the Fall of the year. The call I receive from my inner voice is to go out and enjoy nature and all the wonderful sunsets and sunrises. And…