With the unusually warm weather that we’ve had this spring, my tree peony is blooming extra early. I adore regular peonies which bloom a bit later in the season and love having a tree peony to enjoy before the big regular peony show. The deer don’t touch this plant which makes it a must for…
My aunt saved a lot of my grandmother’s things and recently gave me this cute purse that granny made in the 1980’s. I washed and ironed it and it’s my current new-to-me spring accessory. The purse can be carried with either a short or long strap. Granny made the applique and I think it’s incredibly…
My kitchen door needed a wreath for spring and I couldn’t decide what I’d like to make. If you’ve been a long-time reader of my blog, you may remember the Anthropology inspired soda bottle “wreath” that I made using an old tennis racket back in April of 2010. I spotted this “wreath” in my basement…
Have you heard of Fresh Produce clothing? I’ve seen this brand in select stores for years but have never owned any until recently when I was asked to review a Fresh Produce product of my choice. It took me several online shopping sessions before I finally choose the Café Wrap Dress in Fiji. I always…
Quick, easy, and delicious meals are just what I like to prepare on a busy evening after a long day at work. Asparagus squares take less than 30 minutes to prepare and require very few ingredients. I adapted this recipe from one I’d clipped from the August 2002 issue of Southern living. Asparagus Squares…
A big project on our spring “to do” list is to stain our dock. Yesterday Mr. SP took the afternoon off so that we could head to the lake to put the first of two coats of stain on it. 3.5 hours later, all but a small portion that needs to be reached via kayak…
We couldn’t have asked for a prettier Easter Sunday here in Virginia. Not only was it Easter, it was Mr. SP’s birthday and Mama’s birthday on Saturday. We celebrated Easter and the two birthdays at Walnut Avenue. Mama used Granny’s china to set a really pretty table full of good food. A southern meal isn’t complete…
Cindy of Dwellings- The Heart of Your Home recently hosted a giveaway for a Shabby Apple Spanish Steps dress and I was the lucky winner. My dress arrived on Saturday and I couldn’t resist getting dressed up in it even though I had no special place to go. Shabby Apple has been all over blog…
Epiphyllum, also known as Orchid Cactus, is a jungle-leaf cacti or leaf-flowering cacti native to Central America. My grandmother gave my Epiphyllum to me when she moved from her house into a retirement home. Each spring I await its glorious blooms. The photograph below was taken last Sunday. This past week I’ve watched the buds…
I can’t let Easter pass by without sharing some of my decorations. To tell the truth, I’ve had my Easter things out since the end of February! It’s been nice this year to have plenty of time to enjoy them. The chick basket below was crafted by my grandfather years ago. I haven’t used it…
Easter is one of my favorite holidays for decorating. I like having a seasonal centerpiece for my kitchen table and the scrapbook paper covered eggs that I created work beautifully. Making these is super easy!Directions:Assemble supplies: scrapbook paper, Mod Podge, foam brush, scissors, measuring tape, and eggs. I used paper mache eggs but plastic or…
Learn how to make your own Easter cards to send to friends and family. Easter will be here before we know it. Sending cards is an Easter tradition that I enjoy. This year I thought it would be fun to make my own cards to send. The cards that I designed are easy to make and require…